Biofuels Regulatory Program Specialist

ABOUT POETAt POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty-five years, our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world.

CULTURE IS KING AT POETWe’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s the way we do things  provide an environment for team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance. It’s the best way to optimize health, wellness, and productivity in a sustainable way. We work hard.

We play hard. We have frequent team events, volunteer efforts, and we know how to celebrate wins!

JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES As the Biofuels Regulatory Program Specialist, you will support the corporate carbon reduction strategy for state and federal biofuel regulatory programs. This includes but is not limited to: compliance activities for the federal Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS), state specific Low Carbon Fuel Standards (LCFS), and international renewable energy standards. You will constantly be seeking out new low carbon opportunities from federal, state, and international biofuel program incentives.

Once opportunities are identified, you then develop economic and carbon scoring models to help gauge the financial impact of any new strategies and create programs to ensure full compliance once commercialized. You will engage with a cross section of the POET business network, including POET Biofuels, POET Legal, POET Research, POET Bioproducts, and POET Bioprocessing. In addition, you support communication between POET and the applicable regulatory agencies.

The preferred location for this role is Wichita, KS office. The role can also report out of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Responsibilities include:

Regularly surveying the federal, state, and international biofuels programs for opportunities to implement carbon intensity reduction strategies.

Support of the bioprocessing facilities regarding their participation in federal, state, and international biofuel programs (e.g. EPA RFS, California’s LCFS, EU Renewable Energy Directive, Inflation Reduction Act).Understanding regulations associated with the federal, state, and international biofuels programs.

Performing extensive and detailed carbon intensity modeling using various Green House Gas models.

Establishing economic models to assess and predict the financial impacts of implementing carbon intensity reduction strategies at the bioprocessing facilities.

Supporting independent third-party auditors used for biofuels program oversight.

Since we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skills may be put to a lot of other uses!

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS1+ year of experience in any compliance, financial analysis, or engineering field.

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Mathematics, or Engineering is required.

Knowledge of statistical analysis and modeling.

Enjoy working on high profile initiatives in a cross functional team setting that provide value to the business.

Passion around being a part of significantly improving the carbon footprint of the bioprocessing facilities.

Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and the ability to learn new programs.

Knowledge and understanding of data management and basic programing theories.

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVEA high level of personal integrity

Interpersonal skills – the ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization

Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills

The ability to embrace and promote…