Energy Compliance Services - Senior Manager Chemical Engineer

The Weaver Experience

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While our business is based in numbers, our success is truly based on people. It’s why we commit to supporting our people not just in their professional growth, but also in their ability to lead balanced, integrated lives. At the foundation of that commitment are our core values . Weaver’s core values were created specifically to empower our people to deliver extraordinary service and be their best selves. Our goal is to balance high development with high performance in order to meet the long-term goals of each individual, team, and our firm.

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Position Profile

Weaver is seeking talented professionals to join our growing Energy Compliance Services (ECS) team. Weaver’s ECS practice is dedicated to helping businesses navigate compliance with evolving regulations, including regulations governed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environment and Climate Change Canada, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency, California Air Resources Board, as well as other various states and provinces. Many of the environmental programs we focus on within our ECS practice are rooted in managing the human impact on the environment, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing sustainability. We have substantial expertise and experience with transportation fuel regulations, including petroleum-based fuels as well as renewable fuels.

The Senior Manager will be responsible for developing expertise in technical laws and regulations related to the ECS practice. Day-to-day work will include acting as the Professional Engineer (PE) of record for engineering reviews, conducting on-site inspections of renewable fuel production facilities, and leading a team focused on our Quality Assurance Plans (QAP) program. They will supervise activity of the team and review all deliverables for completeness, accuracy, and technical proficiency. They will direct others in engagement planning activities such as time budgets, required documentation, procedure design, and risk identification. The Senior Manager will work closely with leadership in a physical office setting (Houston, Austin, or San Diego) or remotely from our Virtual Office in order to execute plans effectively.

This is an opportunity that will require 20-30% travel to clients and conferences in the U.S.

To be successful in this role, the following qualifications are required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from an EAC/ABET accredited University
• 8+ years of experience in the chemical engineering field, with a solid background in project management, consulting, regulatory compliance, and/or client relations
• Currently holds Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience performing mass and energy balance calculations
• Experience interpreting and preparing block flow diagrams (BFDs), process flow diagrams (PFDs), and process descriptions
• Demonstrates independent thinking and strong decision-making skills
• Excellent writing and presentation skills required
• Assess nature of conflict quickly and use appropriate interpersonal style to reduce tension and enhance negotiation/agreement
• Identify areas where client relationships are weak and develop corrective actions
• Act as a catalyst for change and encourage innovative work practices that improve current routines and processes

Additionally, the following qualifications are preferred:

• Exposure to oil and gas industry, or experience in energy compliance and fuels regulations
• Extensive understanding of refining and renewable fuel production processes
• Demonstrated ability to build a network of contacts
• Very adaptable, responding to changes in client demands and schedules
• Adept at modifying mentoring style to different knowledge levels and types of people

Weaver Benefits

At Weaver, our most valuable resource is our people. We take the time to evaluate our employees’ wants and needs and invest our resources accordingly. Weaver goes beyond offering competitive health benefits, such as medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Learn more here – Weaver benefits . This role includes 30 days of PTO, 11 holidays, and 4 scheduled recharge days!

We also offer in-house CPE and learning opportunities through our internal L&D department. Our multi-faceted internal learning program includes technical improvement, practice development, management/leadership training, and whole-life growth. Our goal is to balance both high development with high performance to meet the long-term goals of each individual, team, and our firm.

Annual Base Pay Range for California: $140,000 to $175,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

WeaverLEAD

We are committed to investing in the strength of our team. That is why we have created an internal leadership coaching program to train leaders to support other leaders at every level of the organization. The goal of WeaverLEAD is to inspire the growth and development of our leaders by:

L eaning into the experience of exploring new ideas for each individual’s growth as a leader.

E ngaging the coaching mindset at work with new ways of thinking about challenges and opportunities.

A dapting to the transformation that takes place as a result of participating in the program.

D eveloping yourself and others with coaching competencies to create a firm-wide culture of coaching.

People are our formula! At Weaver, we recognize that everyone brings different strengths, backgrounds, and working styles to our team. We cultivate a safe and inclusive work environment that celebrates each individual’s unique qualities through visibility, progression, advocacy, and support. We are proudly an equal opportunity employer.

What’s next? Interested applicants should apply directly to the job posting. You may apply to multiple roles. Be sure to upload your most recent resume and ensure that it is attached to your application. By registering, you are only activating an account and creating a presence. Please apply directly to a position of interest. You will receive a confirmation email after completing an application for a role. After reviewing your application, a friendly Weaver Recruiter will contact you soon and walk you through the hiring process. Thank you for exploring a career with us. We look forward to meeting you!

Currently, we are not accepting resume submissions from third-party staffing agencies for this role. This role is Employee Referral Program eligible.