Job Description:

Position Title: Carbon Capture Technical Executive

Requisition ID: REQ-3557

Position Type: Full time

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Job Title:

Carbon Capture Technical Executive

Location:

Palo Alto, CA

Job Summary and Description:

Due to our growing research and development portfolio in the field of transport and storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) and low carbon fuels, including hydrogen (H2), EPRI is seeking a Technical Executive to lead its transport and storage research program. As a leader in this program area, the position requires that the individual have a broad understanding of different modes of transport and underground storage of CO2 and fuels. EPRI is seeking individuals who have direct experience in managing and leading large internal and external research teams with diverse backgrounds in engineering, geology, and geophysics. Experience with writing proposals, applying for, and leading federal research grants is a must.

The candidate will be responsible for setting the technical / programmatic research direction of the Transport and Storage Infrastructure Program, leading, and managing the program. Working collaboratively with engineering, geologic, and support staff, the successful candidate will be responsible for creating research and development strategies, preparing funding proposals, and developing business opportunities. The candidate will identify resources needed to carry out the research, develop and manage program budgets, project contractors, deliverables, and schedules, and prepare and present research reports and results.

Candidates who do not possess demonstrated knowledge and experience in transport and underground storage of CO2 and/or H2 will not be considered for this position.

Demonstrated experience and expertise in the following areas:

• Ability to recognize tactical and strategic research problems related to transport and storage that exist or are emerging, and develop new business opportunities and research projects that address these issues.

• Manage and lead large research teams and research projects ranging from theoretical (paper studies) to field applications (hands-on projects) for industrial and government customers.

• It is imperative that the candidate have a strong foundation in the scientific principles and processes related to fluid dynamics (pipeline transport) and subsurface flow and transport of multiphase fluids through porous media (storage).

• Comfortable working with a diverse group of collaborators drawn from industry, academia, government, and non-profit research labs.

• Effectively manage a research program and multiple projects simultaneously.

• Develop project budgets, schedules, and deliverables.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills a must.

Education

• M.S. or Ph.D. in engineering, reservoir engineering, geology, hydrogeology, or related earth science field.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 15+ years of experience in projects and program management related to engineering, geology, geophysics, hydrogeology or other earth science field, or comparable work/educational experience.

General responsibilities include:

• Manages small to large level projects without direct people management responsibilities.

• Assumes responsibility for highly specialized technical objectives or problems where the relationships between cause and effect are difficult to establish and little or no precedence exists, and the use of creative imaginative thinking is required.

• Assists project teams in the geologic aspects of the technical work.

• Assists with proposal efforts and new promotional work. Helps prepares proposals, technical publications, and delivers presentations.

• Maintains familiarity with the progress and problems in assigned technical areas.

• Works independently on technical activities with little to no supervision and guidance.

• Responsible for the success of individual projects.

• Shows maturity of technical expertise and assumes responsibility for highly specialized technical objectives.

• Communicates complex technical information effectively to diverse audiences, including technical teams, executive leadership, and non-technical stakeholders, tailoring messaging to suit varying levels of expertise.

The salary range for this position is $177,650 USD to $204,750 USD annually.

This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including without limitation applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s annual incentive program. The amount of incentive varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan.

This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision, 401k, STD/LTD and paid family leave, life and accident insurance, paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay).

EPRI participates in E-Verify, an online system operated jointly by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration (SSA). EPRI uses the system to check the work status of new hires by comparing information from the employee's I-9 form against SSA and Department of Homeland Security databases.

EPRI is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/Disabled

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