Carbon Storage Principal Consultant: North America
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About Us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world's most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

About The Role

Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) is critical to meeting the climate goals of companies and countries alike. DNV has a strong track record in CCUS built on key research, the development of related Recommended Practices, and delivering advisory work worldwide. It is anticipated that CCUS deployment will grow significantly in the coming years.

DNV Energy Systems seeks a CO2 Storage Principal Consultant to join the CCUS Venture team. The CCUS Venture is a Global Team responsible for growing DNV's CCUS business through providing specialist expertise, strategic growth initiatives including those focused on subsurface storage.

This position is based in North America preferably in our Katy, TX office.

What You'll Do

• Lead teams of subsurface experts for the delivery of certification and technical assurance of CO2 storage sites
• Verification of Measurement, Monitoring and Verification (MMV) plans, technology selection and methodologies
• Advisory support for industry, investors, and government agencies
• Lead subsurface risk assessments
• Develop and lead subsurface CO2 related Joint Industry Projects
• Client-facing position, including project management responsibilities
• Support business development activities including identifying areas for growth within CO2 storage, proposal development (including budgeting and resourcing) and support for development of new products and services for the CCUS market
• Coach less experienced team members

What we offer

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
• Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
• Spending accounts – FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
• Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace
• 401(k) with company match
• Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
• Education reimbursement program
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid/remote opportunities
• Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
• Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
• Career advancement opportunities

How We Do It

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DNV is a proud equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (...@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodations will be addressed confidentially.

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About You

What Is Required

• Masters or PhD in relevant geoscience discipline
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in CCUS
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in oil & gas or a related field (subsurface team lead experience preferred)
• Deep knowledge of CO2 storage project development, including evaluation of risks, subsurface characterization workflows, and modelling and monitoring requirements
• Knowledge of the CCUS value chain, active projects, and key players in the market
• Knowledge of CCUS policies and regulations is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Up to 10% travel on an annual basis
• Ability to work independently and flexibility to support projects in different time zones
• We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening