Environmental Credit Manager
California Bioenergy · Costa Mesa, California
$85,000 – $100,000/yr
About the Role
Job Title: Environmental Commodities Portfolio Manager
Department: Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Team
Reports to: Sr. Director, GHG Programs
Company Name: California Bioenergy
FLSA Status: Exempt
Office Location: Costa Mesa, CA or Dallas, TX.
Annual Salary Range: $85,000 to $100,000
Bonus Potential: Up to 25%
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, and professional development opportunities.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
California Bioenergy LLC (CalBio) is one of the country’s leading developers of dairy digester projects. Our projects generate renewable natural gas and electricity which is used as a vehicle fuel to power clean trucks, buses, and cars. Founded in 2006, CalBio works closely with local dairy farmers, the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC), the California Energy Commission (CEC), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the dairy industry to develop projects that reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs), protect local air and water quality, create local jobs, and provide a new revenue stream along with other meaningful benefits to its dairy partners. Along with its affiliate, Midwest Bioenergy LLC, CalBio is undertaking the development, construction, ownership, and operation of dozens of dairy digester projects across the country.
POSITION PURPOSE
CalBio is seeking a motivated and established energy professional for the position of Environmental Commodities Portfolio Manager. Reporting to the Sr. Director, GHG Programs, the Environmental Commodities Portfolio Manager’s role is to manage and execute on the carbon credit marketing strategy developed by Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Executive Team (ET) to maximize the value of carbon credits across all markets (RINs, LCFS, CFR, CFP).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Core responsibilities include the following:
- Execute the environmental credit monetization strategy established by Senior Leadership and Executive Leadership to optimize the value of carbon credits across all eligible markets.
- Coordinate with Environmental Credit Manager to market and sell carbon credits, including Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs), Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) credits, Clean Fuel Regulation (CFR) credits, and Clean Fuel Program (CFP) credits.
- Monitor market conditions, pricing trends, regulatory developments, and liquidity to support strategic credit sale recommendations.
- Coordinate forward and spot credit transactions with brokers, counterparties, and obligated parties in accordance with approved commercialization strategies.
- Support origination activities involving the acquisition, management, and monetization of environmental credits generated by third-party renewable natural gas (RNG) producers.
- Develop and maintain relationships with other RNG producers, brokers, obligated parties, credit buyers, and market participants.
- Maintain accurate and auditable records of all environmental credit transactions, including purchases, sales, transfers, retirements, and inventory balances.
- Track performance against approved credit monetization plans and provide regular reporting to management on realized and forecasted results.
- Ensure all credit marketing and transaction activities comply with company Risk Management Controls, policies, and delegated authorities.
- Coordinate with Accounting and Finance teams to align credit inventory management, sales timing, revenue recognition, and cash flow forecasting activities.
- Maintain detailed environmental credit forecasts, including projected credit generation, inventory positions, forward commitments, and monetization schedules.
- Prepare periodic management reports and presentations summarizing market activity, portfolio performance, realized revenues, and key risks.
- Support internal and external audits related to environmental credit transactions and compliance programs.
- Collaborate with commercial, operations, regulatory, and finance teams to optimize credit generation and monetization outcomes.
- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance credit tracking, forecasting, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
- Provide senior management with recommendations to improve and streamline the credit generation cycle.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Additional responsibilities:
- LCFS LRT Verifications and RFS QAP & Attest Audits: CalBio regularly undergoes audits from third-party verification bodies seeking to provide assurance regarding the LCFS & RIN credits have been generated in accordance with their respective programs. The Environmental Credit Manager is expected to work closely with members of the CalBio team to respond to any questions that arise during verifications. Additionally, the Environmental Commodities Portfolio Manager may be asked to participate in various internal and external audit checks, including RINs and LCFS credit calculations, pricing, physical gas volumes, documentation, and inventory levels to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Other
- CalBio is a growing company where roles and responsibilities may evolve over time as needs arise. The Environmental Commodities Portfolio Manager is expected to adapt when help is needed in areas which are not described in this job description. As knowledge and interests within the company develop, opportunities will be given to pursue these further to the extent possible.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in management, accounting, engineering, environmental science, or related field required. Preference given to candidates with a relevant master’s degree and/or direct experience in energy or environmental commodity business management and accounting.
- 4+ years of professional experience directly related to energy, climate/environmental management, climate finance, economics, or accounting with a focus on renewable fuel and carbon accounting. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- Data analysis, quantitative analysis, as well as advanced skills in MS Excel. Technical experience with managing environmental commodities, compliance management, and auditing.
- Knowledge of California and US climate change policy and program development, especially regarding market-based regulations such as Cap and Trade, Low Carbon Fuel Standard, and Renewable Fuel Standard is a plus.
- Experience with commodity hedging strategies, market analysis, supply and demand forecasting, and other commodity market analysis skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills and extraordinary attention to detail required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to synthesize, interpret, and communicate technical information for various audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and within collaborative team environment.
- Enjoy the challenge of exploring new issues and subject areas.
- An ability to multitask, and to be comfortable in a diverse and fast-moving work environment.
- Proficiency in Windows-based applications (Outlook, Word, and Excel) on a PC or tablet
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