Location: San Francisco, CA or remote
Under the leadership of the Chief Operation Officer, the Vice President, Operations (“VPOP”) will be responsible for the Operational Sites, including the submission for all required regulatory applications for registration of the projects with EPA, QAP, and CARB, for the company’s rapidly growing portfolio of anaerobic digestion (“AD”) assets across the US producing Renewable Natural Gas (“RNG”) for injection into the US natural gas pipeline infrastructure. In addition, the VPOP will be responsible for coordinating with the VP, Asset Management in support of the operations for the company.
The ideal candidate will have specific experience in people leadership and operations management including HSE, site operations, financial performance, risk, and contract management, 3rd Party and Stakeholder Agreements, regulatory applications and registration with EPA, QAP, and CARB, development of a culture that focuses on people development and delivering for the business. This will include experience in the operations and maintenance of a portfolio of diverse assets in renewable energy or conventional power sectors. The successful candidate will also engage in considerable interaction with the origination, development, engineering, and construction groups at Brightmark, hence prior renewable energy project development and execution experience is a plus.
The development and implementation of a Site Operations strategy designed to address the maintenance needs of the Brightmark RNG facilities (including pipeline as applicable) in a safe, quality, and cost-effective manner.
<h2>Key Responsibilities:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Lead by personal example and encourage all employees to conduct their activities in accordance with all applicable laws and the Company standards and policies, particularly its EH&amp;S policies</li>
<li>Establish and enforce safety and environmental standards for sites while driving a strong culture of operational discipline</li>
<li>Develop and maintain a culture that aligns with the company’s mission and vision</li>
<li>Support in the development and implementation of operational and management strategies and objectives</li>
<li>Coordinate business strategy and execution for each project company</li>
<li>Oversee operations and maintenance of all operating assets including third-party O&amp;M providers</li>
<li>Support in the negotiation of service contracts and budgets with third-party suppliers of O&amp;M services for specialized operation and maintenance work on the operational assets</li>
<li>Lead in the identification of process improvement process to increase system reliability and/or increase operational capacity</li>
<li>Coordinate with Originators to ensure projects are set up to provide compliance with verification and maintain expected CI Score</li>
<li>Overview and provide leadership for all required regulatory applications for registration of Brightmark’s RNG facilities with EPA, QAP, and CARB</li>
<li>Consistently challenge each aspect of the operational process to improve production margin</li>
<li>Manage process changes, enhancements, and modifications to facilitate implementation of new or improved business processes</li>
<li>Collaborate in planning, design, development, testing, and implementing new technology or enhancements to existing technology</li>
<li>Reporting performance of the business to the COO, Management, and Other Stakeholders</li>
<li>Drive consistency in approach to operations and troubleshooting including the development of operational testing/trip plans</li>
<li>Lead and support business strategic initiatives that strengthen Brightmark’s internal project execution model and support a high growth portfolio</li>
<li>Advance strategies to improve operational and financial performance and protect the long-term value</li>
<li>Delivery of Performance, Availability, and Reliability targets for the operational fleet including the cash flow, return targets, and profitability of the operational assets</li>
<li>Support operational, regulatory, political, technical, and commercial risk management</li>
<li>Support the management of P&amp;L, cash positions, ensuring that project budgets are developed to optimize earnings with a focus on revenue, opex, and capital expenditures</li>
<li>Support in the management of all project contracts and commitments</li>
<li>Address technology, system, process, and business challenges with a mindset of constant improvement</li>
<li>Manage smooth transition from project construction to operations while ensuring the highest level of site performance</li>
<li>Support the project execution team on new facility construction. This includes tasks such as identifying the strategic spare parts required for the new projects and arranging for their procurement; developing, reviewing, and approving the receipt of acceptable O&amp;M manuals from company subcontractors; adding defects to the construction punch list, identification and rectifying said defects during the guarantee period; issuing final completion and performance certificates; and managing operations staff during commissioning and transfer of ops from the EPC Contractor.</li>
<li>Management of emissions (if applicable) and assure regulatory and environmental compliance</li>
<li>Support in refinancing and/or M&amp;A activities</li>
<li>Monitor market and regulatory affairs to determine the actual or potential impact on current and future operational assets</li>
<li>Capital projects management, including expansions/reduction of technical risks</li>
<li>Support the origination, development, and project execution team on new facility development and construction.</li>
<li>Work with existing partners and prospects to build a close, binding relationship, developing a clear understanding of their current and future needs.</li>
<li>Provide coaching and mentoring to team members</li>
</ul>
<h2>Experience &amp; Education </h2>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Engineering</li>
<li>MBA or Equivalent Experience is a plus</li>
<li>7+ years of extensive industry/leadership experience required, particularly in the areas of site operations of infrastructure assets</li>
<li>Experience coaching team members to improve their individual and collective impact</li>
<li>Previous Site Operations and Operations Leadership experience required, experience in a similar industry function, preferably in renewables, a plus</li>
<li>Broad hands-on technical experience in the development and operation of renewable and conventional energy projects</li>
</ul>
<h2>Knowledge &amp; Skills </h2>
<ul>
<li>Deep experience in the energy sector and understanding of US energy (power and gas) infrastructure, markets, and incentives</li>
<li>Experience and knowledge with leading high performing Operations Teams including geographically distributed team</li>
<li>Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with an ability to manage a significant workload and prioritize for success</li>
<li>Highly entrepreneurial with knowledge of financial and business concepts, along with financial analysis strengths</li>
<li>Comfort with legal and contractual concepts and the effective application to business optimization</li>
<li>Experience with cross-functional leadership and management. Matrix organization experience is a plus.</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal, time management, and diplomatic skills</li>
<li>Excellent problem solving and strategic thinking skills</li>
</ul>
<h2>Abilities</h2>
<ul>
<li>Demonstrated ability in working independently and as part of a team to handle multiple projects, prioritize conflicting demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment</li>
<li>Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills</li>
<li>Professional, personable, approachable, and courteous demeanor</li>
<li>Excellent judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions</li>
<li>Creative and flexible team player willing to adapt and work with constantly shifting departmental needs with enthusiasm</li>
<li>Effective at creating, summarizing, and presenting information logically for executive decision making</li>
<li>Ability to formulate and articulate viewpoints (written and verbal) in a clear, persuasive, and succinct manner</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize work as necessary</li>
<li>Ability to work closely with team members of diverse backgrounds</li>
</ul>
<h2>Benefits</h2>
<ul>
<li>Medical</li>
<li>Vision</li>
<li>Dental</li>
<li>401k</li>
<li>Paid maternity/paternity leave</li>
<li>Commuter benefits</li>
<li>Disability assistance</li>
<li>Paid vacation</li>
</ul>
<h2>How to Apply:</h2>
Please send your cover letter and resume to <a title="mailto:operations@brightmark.com" href="mailto:operations@brightmark.com">operations@brightmark.com</a>

Engineering & Operations

VP- Operations

Location: San Francisco, CA or remote
Under the leadership of the Chief Operation Officer, the Vice President, Asset Management (“VPAM”) will have P&amp;L responsibility for the company’s rapidly growing portfolio of anaerobic digestion (“AD”) assets across the US producing Renewable Natural Gas (“RNG”) for injection into the US natural gas pipeline infrastructure. In addition, the VPAM will be responsible for coordinating with the Vice President, Operations, and supporting the operations of the company.  The VPAM will be the leader of these businesses and assure healthy relationships with stakeholders are mutually beneficial and decisions are made in the best interest of Brightmark, while also coordinating with O&amp;M/Accounting to produce financial reporting.
The ideal candidate will have specific experience in people leadership, the development of a culture that is focused on people development and delivering for the business, and asset management of energy assets including financial performance, risk and contract management, 3rd Party and Stakeholder Agreements, Revenue, Cost, etc. This will include experience in the operation and maintenance of a portfolio of diverse assets in the renewable energy or conventional power sectors. The successful candidate will also engage in considerable interaction with the origination, development, engineering, and construction groups at Brightmark, hence prior renewable energy project development and execution experience is a plus.
<h2>Key Responsibilities:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Lead by personal example and encourage all employees to conduct their activities in accordance with all applicable laws and the Company standards and policies, particularly its EH&amp;S policies</li>
<li>Establish and enforce safety and environmental standards for sites while driving a strong culture of operational discipline</li>
<li>Develop and maintain a culture that aligns with the company’s mission and vision</li>
<li>Lead and support business strategic initiatives that strengthen Brightmark’s internal project execution model and support a high growth portfolio</li>
<li>Support in the development and implementation of operational and management strategies and objectives</li>
<li>Coordinate business strategy and execution for each project company</li>
<li>Advance strategies to improve operational and financial performance and protect the long-term value</li>
<li>Conduct operational, regulatory, political, technical, and commercial risk management</li>
<li>Lead and support team members, in coordination with FP&amp;A, responsible for the management of P&amp;L, cash positions, ensuring that project budgets are developed to optimize earnings with a focus on revenue, opex, and capital expenditures</li>
<li>Management of all project contracts and commitments including the improvement and delivery of Performance, Availability, Reliability, cash flow, return targets, and profitability of the operational assets.</li>
<li>Address technology, system, process, and business challenges with a mindset of constant improvement</li>
<li>Coordinate with Operations to oversee operations and maintenance of all operating assets including third-party O&amp;M providers</li>
<li>Manage smooth transition from project construction to operational fulfillment to ensure the highest level of site performance.</li>
<li>Support in the negotiation of service contracts and budgets with third-party suppliers of O&amp;M services for specialized operation and maintenance work on the operational assets</li>
<li>Management of emissions (if applicable) and assure regulatory and environmental compliance</li>
<li>In conjunction with legal, create and maintain a tracker for all requirements</li>
<li>Support in refinancing and/or M&amp;A activities</li>
<li>Monitor market and regulatory affairs to determine the actual or potential impact on current and future operational assets</li>
<li>Capital projects management, including expansions/reduction of technical risks</li>
<li>Support the origination, development, and project execution team on new facility development and construction.</li>
<li>Work with existing partners and prospects to build a close, binding relationship, developing a clear understanding of their current and future needs.</li>
<li>Provide coaching and mentoring to team members</li>
</ul>
<h2>Experience &amp; Education </h2>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Engineering</li>
<li>MBA or Equivalent Experience</li>
<li>7+ years of extensive industry/leadership experience required, particularly in the areas of commercial optimization of infrastructure assets and operations, and risk</li>
<li>Experience coaching team members to improve their individual and collective impact</li>
<li>Previous asset management and development experience required, experience in a similar industry function, preferably in renewables, a plus</li>
<li>Broad hands-on technical experience in the development and operation of renewable and conventional energy projects</li>
<li>Experience in pro forma financial analysis of energy projects and reporting</li>
</ul>
<h2>Knowledge &amp; Skills</h2>
<ul>
<li>Deep experience in the energy sector and understanding of US energy (power and gas) infrastructure, markets, and incentives</li>
<li>Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with an ability to manage a significant workload and prioritize for success</li>
<li>Highly entrepreneurial with knowledge of financial and business concepts, along with financial analysis strengths</li>
<li>Comfort with legal and contractual concepts and the effective application to business optimization</li>
<li>Proven negotiating skills at striking win-win deals with counterparties</li>
<li>Experience with cross-functional leadership and management. Matrix organization experience is a plus.</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal, time management, and diplomatic skills</li>
<li>Excellent problem solving and strategic thinking skills</li>
<li>Knowledge of contract management and project financing, along with management of debt financing and adherence to covenants</li>
</ul>
<h2>Abilities</h2>
<ul>
<li>Demonstrated ability in working independently and as part of a team to handle multiple projects, prioritize conflicting demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment</li>
<li>Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills</li>
<li>Professional, personable, approachable, and courteous demeanor</li>
<li>Excellent judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions</li>
<li>Creative and flexible team player willing to adapt and work with constantly shifting departmental needs with enthusiasm</li>
<li>Effective at creating, summarizing, and presenting information logically for executive decision making</li>
<li>Ability to formulate and articulate viewpoints (written and verbal) in a clear, persuasive, and succinct manner</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize work as necessary</li>
<li>Ability to work closely with team members of diverse backgrounds</li>
</ul>
<h2>Benefits</h2>
<ul>
<li>Medical</li>
<li>Vision</li>
<li>Dental</li>
<li>401k</li>
<li>Paid maternity/paternity leave</li>
<li>Commuter benefits</li>
<li>Disability assistance</li>
<li>Paid vacation</li>
</ul>
<h2>How to Apply:</h2>
Please send your cover letter and resume to <a title="mailto:operations@brightmark.com" href="mailto:operations@brightmark.com">operations@brightmark.com</a>

VP, Asset Management

Location: San Francisco, CA or remote
The Manager of Operations and Maintenance (“O&amp;M”) will have responsibility for the company’s rapidly growing portfolio of anaerobic digestion (“AD”) assets across the US, which produce Renewable Natural Gas (“RNG”) for injection into the US natural gas pipeline infrastructure. These assets vary in size from approximately 150 to 2,000 decatherms per day. In addition, you will be responsible for coordinating with the Directors of Asset Management and supporting the 3rd party operations for the production sites.  The Manager of O&amp;M will focus on the safety, improvement, availability, and reliability of our operational assets. This position reports to the Director of O&amp;M.
The ideal candidate will have specific experience in operations management of chemical/industrial/biological operations.
<h2>Key Responsibilities:</h2>
Collaborate with others to create innovative solutions, test operating constraints, and will develop tools and resources to help optimize facilities on a daily basis. Key responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Uphold company values and encourage all employees to conduct their activities in accordance with all applicable laws and the company standards and policies, with a strong focus on environmental, health, and safety</li>
<li>Establish and enforce safety and environmental standards for sites while driving a strong culture of operational discipline</li>
<li>Identify gaps, develop improvement plans, and deliver on enhancing the performance, availability, and reliability of existing operating assets</li>
<li>Implement lessons learned from existing facilities to incorporate in new facility design</li>
<li>Coordinate internal resources and 3rd party contractors/vendors</li>
<li>Develop operational testing/trial plans</li>
<li>Oversee sampling and testing strategies for each site</li>
<li>Drive consistency in approach to operations and troubleshooting</li>
<li>Develop internal and external reports and tracking tools</li>
<li>Perform other duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
<h2>Experience &amp; Education </h2>
<ul style="font-weight: 400;">
<li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience</li>
<li>At least 5 years of related experience</li>
<li>Previous O&amp;M experience required; experience in a similar industry function</li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Broad hands-on technical experience in the operation of RNG, oil and gas or industrial chemical production</li>
</ul>
<h2>Knowledge &amp; Skills </h2>
<ul>
<li>Deep experience in the energy sector and understanding of US energy (power, oil, and gas) infrastructure, markets, and incentives</li>
<li>Capability to develop equipment monitoring and maintenance strategies</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li>
<li>Strong time management skills</li>
<li>Excellent problem solving and strategic thinking skills</li>
<li>Proficiency with MS Office, AutoCAD, MS Project, Maximo, PI</li>
<li>Ability to interpret technical drawings</li>
</ul>
<h2>Abilities</h2>
<ul>
<li>Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with an ability to manage a significant workload and prioritize for success</li>
<li>Professional, personable, approachable, diplomatic, and courteous demeanor</li>
<li>Excellent judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions</li>
<li>The mindset of constant optimization across O&amp;M with the ability to create an environment of ideas and execution</li>
<li>Effective at creating, summarizing, and presenting information logically for executive decision making</li>
<li>Willing to travel up to 50% of the time across the United States</li>
</ul>
<h2>Benefits</h2>
<ul>
<li>Medical</li>
<li>Vision</li>
<li>Dental</li>
<li>401k</li>
<li>Paid maternity/paternity leave</li>
<li>Commuter benefits</li>
<li>Disability assistance</li>
<li>Paid vacation</li>
</ul>
<h2>How to Apply:</h2>
Please send your cover letter and resume to <a title="mailto:operations@brightmark.com" href="mailto:operations@brightmark.com">operations@brightmark.com</a>

Manager- Operations & Maintenance

Location: San Francisco, CA or Remote
The Manager of Natural Gas Pipeline Operations and Maintenance (“O&amp;M”) will have responsibility for the company’s rapidly growing portfolio of natural gas (NG) pipeline assets across the US, collecting Renewable Natural Gas (“RNG”) for injection into the US natural gas pipeline infrastructure. These pipelines vary in size from 2”-6”. In addition, you will be responsible for coordinating with the Directors of Asset Management and supporting the 3rd party operations, safety, response systems, and regulatory reporting for the pipelines.  This position reports to the Director of O&amp;M.
The ideal candidate will have specific experience in operations management of natural gas piping collection networks.
<h2>Key Responsibilities:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Uphold company values and encourage all employees to conduct their activities in accordance with all applicable laws and the company standards and policies, with a strong focus on environmental, health, and safety</li>
<li>Establish and enforce safety and environmental standards while driving a strong culture of operational discipline</li>
<li>Serves as a company representative on regulatory and environmental issues</li>
<li>Supports Development team with opportunities to expand the pipeline system</li>
<li>Identify gaps, develop improvement plans, and deliver on enhancing the performance, availability, and reliability of existing operating assets</li>
<li>Implement lessons learned from existing pipelines to incorporate in new system design</li>
<li>Coordinate internal resources and 3rd party contractors/vendors</li>
<li>Identify improvement projects to improve system reliability and/or increase operating capacity</li>
<li>Drive a consistent approach to pipeline operations, troubleshooting and response</li>
<li>Oversee sampling and testing strategies for each site</li>
<li>Drive consistency in approach to operations and troubleshooting</li>
<li>Develop internal and external reports and tracking tools</li>
<li>Perform other duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
<h2>Knowledge &amp; Skills</h2>
<ul>
<li>Deep experience in the energy sector and understanding of US natural gas infrastructure sector and governing bodies</li>
<li>Understanding of natural gas pipeline reporting and maintenance needs</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li>
<li>Strong time management skills</li>
<li>Excellent problem solving and strategic thinking skills</li>
<li>Proficiency with MS Office, AutoCAD, MS Project, Maximo, PI</li>
<li>Ability to interpret technical drawings</li>
</ul>
<h2>Experience &amp; Education</h2>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience</li>
<li>At least 3 years of related experience</li>
<li>Previous natural gas O&amp;M experience required</li>
<li>Broad hands-on technical experience in the operation of natural gas collection systems</li>
</ul>
<h2>Abilities</h2>
<ul>
<li>Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with an ability to manage a significant workload and prioritize for success</li>
<li>Professional, personable, approachable, diplomatic, and courteous demeanor</li>
<li>Excellent judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions</li>
<li>The mindset of safety and compliance</li>
<li>Effective at creating, summarizing, and presenting information logically for executive decision making</li>
<li>Willing to travel up to 50% of the time across the United States</li>
</ul>
<h2>Benefits</h2>
<ul>
<li>Medical</li>
<li>Vision</li>
<li>Dental</li>
<li>401k</li>
<li>Paid maternity/paternity leave</li>
<li>Commuter benefits</li>
<li>Disability assistance</li>
<li>Paid vacation</li>
</ul>
<h2>How to Apply:</h2>
Please send your cover letter and resume to <a title="mailto:operations@brightmark.com" href="mailto:operations@brightmark.com">operations@brightmark.com</a>

Manager, Natural Gas Pipeline Operations & Maintenance

Location: San Francisco, CA or Remote
Under the leadership of the Chief Operation Officer, the Director, HSE will be responsible for Health, Safety, and Environment for the company’s rapidly growing portfolio of anaerobic digestion (“AD”) assets across the US producing Renewable Natural Gas (“RNG”) for injection into the US natural gas pipeline infrastructure. In addition, the Director HSE will be responsible for coordinating with Asset Management, Operations, Construction, and Engineering in support of the company execution.
The ideal candidate will have specific experience in people leadership and HSE program development, execution, and continuous improvement. This will include experience in providing HSE leadership to Development, Construction, and geographically diverse Operational assets with a focus on developing and maintaining a culture that focused on taking care of our team members, vendors, and growing organization. The successful candidate will also engage in considerable interaction with the Origination, Development, and Procurement departments, hence prior renewable energy project development and execution experience is a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Lead by personal example and encourage all employees to conduct their activities in accordance with all applicable laws and the Company standards and policies, particularly its HSE policies</li>
<li>Develop and maintain a culture that aligns with Brightmark’s mission and vision</li>
<li>Oversee, direct, and manage the health and safety of Brightmark’s team members, work sites and vendors</li>
<li>Establish, track, and report the HSE KPIs including the development of a HSE Monthly Status Report</li>
<li>Create, manage, and enforce all safety trainings and programs for the Brightmark RNG business</li>
<li>Direct, develop, and oversee the general health and safety policies and procedures for Brightmark</li>
<li>Lead and Maintain Operational Sites Permit Compliance in coordination with Operations</li>
<li>Maintain appropriate OSHA, PHMSE, FERC, DOT and other applicable jurisdictionally required safety processes, policies and procedures, certifications, reporting requirements and be the lead Brightmark representative in all interactions with such organizations</li>
<li>Collaborate with the Leadership Team to develop, coordinate, and implement occupational health policies and procedures to promote and ensure effective safety operations</li>
<li>Collaborate with the Leadership Team to develop, administer, and ensure a safe workplace including programs for orientations, skill training, proper job instruction, hazardous materials handling, and the use of protective equipment</li>
<li>Review Brightmark’s contracts for safety and insurance requirements, provide feedback on negotiation of such contracts and ensure Brightmark complies with requirements of such contracts</li>
<li>Review daily safety reports, accident and incident reports, and other job site reports and maintain record of project incident and severity rates and total project hours</li>
<li>Perform regular site visits, scheduled and unannounced, to Brightmark’s job sites to perform inspections for health and safety compliance</li>
<li>Develop processes to collect data on training, collect data and analyze the causes of accidents and generate required reporting and generate training to prevent repeat occurrences</li>
<li>Train or manage the training of personal to comply with Brightmark and jurisdiction required safety requirements</li>
<li>Participate in the prequalification of subcontractors</li>
<li>Lead the review of subcontractor insurance, safety record and license qualifications</li>
<li>Develop budgets to support current and future company health and safety initiatives</li>
<li>Conduct regular safety inspections and audits, both in office and onsite, to assess employee compliance with safety regulations</li>
<li>Implement initiatives to reduce and prevent accidents, occupational illnesses, and exposure to long-term health hazards</li>
<li>Support the origination, development and project execution team on new facility development and construction.</li>
<li>Work with existing partners and prospects to build a close, binding relationship, developing a clear understanding of their current and future needs.</li>
<li>Audit all Company health and safety procedures and protocols on a regular basis</li>
<li>Provide coaching and mentoring to team members</li>
<li>Perform other related duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
Knowledge &amp; Skills
<ul>
<li>Experience with developing and implementing HSE programs</li>
<li>Familiarity with OSHA other applicable jurisdictionally required safety processes, policies and procedures, certifications, reporting requirements</li>
<li>Tactical planning and implementation skills</li>
<li>HSE Risk Assessments</li>
<li>Experience with cross-functional leadership and management</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills</li>
<li>Excellent problem solving and strategic thinking skills</li>
</ul>
Experience &amp; Education
<ul>
<li>8+ years related work experience</li>
<li>Certified Safety Professional is preferred</li>
<li>Working knowledge of HSE management systems</li>
<li>Knowledge in the technical fundamentals of safety management and risk assessments and reduction, including machinery and process safety, industrial hygiene, loss prevention, ergonomics, and occupational health</li>
</ul>
Abilities
<ul>
<li>Demonstrated ability in working independently and as part of a team to handle multiple projects, prioritize conflicting demands and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment</li>
<li>Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills</li>
<li>Professional, personable, approachable, and courteous demeanor</li>
<li>Excellent judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions</li>
<li>Creative and flexible team player willing to work with constantly shifting departmental needs with enthusiasm</li>
</ul>
<h2>Benefits</h2>
<ul>
<li>Medical</li>
<li>Vision</li>
<li>Dental</li>
<li>401k</li>
<li>Paid maternity/paternity leave</li>
<li>Commuter benefits</li>
<li>Disability assistance</li>
<li>Paid vacation</li>
</ul>
<h2>How to Apply:</h2>
Please send your cover letter and resume to <a title="mailto:operations@brightmark.com" href="mailto:operations@brightmark.com">operations@brightmark.com</a>

Director- Health, Safety, & Environment

Construction

Project Manager of Development

Location: San Francisco or Remote
We are seeking a Project Manager to lead all aspects of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects from the development transition to the EPC phase, startup/commissioning, and closeout of greenfield commercial-scale renewable natural gas (RNG) projects integrating anaerobic digestion (AD) and gas upgrading equipment valued in the $25 to $100 million range. The ideal candidate will have specific boots-on-the-ground experience managing and completing at least two projects in various regions across the United States. In particular, we are interested in an individual that has recent RNG, power plant, Oil and Gas, or chemical plant project-related experience. The appropriate candidate will be expected to configure and integrate market-leading equipment suppliers, consistent with corporate strategy, including feedstock material handling, de-gritting equipment, digesters (with supporting pumps, heating, and stirring systems), digestate processing in preparation for nutrient sales, fuel (gas) upgrade systems and compressor stations to generate pipeline-quality RNG. Preference will be given to candidates who have design, construction management, and contracting experience and who are familiar with various feedstocks including manure, protein plant waste, and food waste as the primary fuel source as well as processing low BTU gas into pipeline quality gas from municipal waste plants or landfills. The candidate will work closely with the business development team in proposing and structuring waste and energy transactions and carry the projects through to handoff to O&amp;M/Asset Management. 
&nbsp;
<h2>Duties and Responsibilities:</h2>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Responsible for the overall execution optimization and delivery of complex RNG projects. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Accountable for overall project delivery beginning when they are first assigned during the late development stages of a project, through final hand-off to the Operations and Maintenance team. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Provides overall project LEADERSHIP. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Challenge business and project assumptions at the appropriate time to ensure that the most effective plan is in place. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Develop and own overall Project Execution Plan, and update regularly as the project develops. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Interface with the Project Manager of Development and ensure the projects are set up for success after full funding is obtained. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Accountable for safe start-up and commissioning of the project and ensuring things are done right the first time. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Developing EPC contracting strategies and working closely with the Project Manager of Development and Procurement Manager to ensure timely initiating of key contracting activities.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Determining key stakeholders and keeping them informed throughout the project. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Develop and monitor leading measurement indicators, Goals, and Objectives for the overall project. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Take responsibility for ensuring that conceptual design and proposal technical documents are provided to meet the timescales and quality standards required  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Promote business activity by coordinating, developing, and presenting concepts and preliminary technical findings, at various stages of the project development process, whether in written form or in oral presentation format  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Work with outside engineering to translate conceptual designs into detailed design basis memoranda that meet the functional and contractual project requirements </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Work with procurement management to provide technical input into the request for quote (RFQ) package and provide technical analysis of vendor quotes   </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Negotiate and manage large equipment supply contracts and O&amp;M service transactions for RNG technology providers, with experience implementing liquidated damages, warranties, performance guarantees, and other instruments that protect the project budget and schedule. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Understand general construction contract arrangements (lump sum, cost plus, guaranteed maximum price, etc.) and how to implement to best mitigate risk for project execution. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Effectively manage multiple contractors, vendors, and consultants and be able to report project construction status in an efficient and timely manner to management. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Monitor progress toward expected outcomes. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Produce regular reports (weekly and monthly) to keep senior leadership and other key stakeholders informed of project progress, accomplishments, and issues and concerns. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Produce procurement technical packages to enable successful design, construction, commissioning, operation, and servicing of RNG projects.  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Act as owner’s primary contact overseeing all aspects of the contracting of engineering procurement and construction of RNG projects across the country. </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Approximately 25-50% travel to customer locations for meetings/presentations. </li>
</ul>
<h2>Experience &amp; Education </h2>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">University degree in chemical, civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering or equivalent experience,   </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">10+ years of experience in plant construction, wastewater experience a plus with 5+ years in the anaerobic digester sector  </li>
</ul>
<h2>Preferred Requirements: </h2>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">PMP, CCM, MBA, or PE or similar project management-oriented professional qualifications </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Energetic and aggressive in pursuing opportunities </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Results-oriented with the ability to work independently in an entrepreneurial environment </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">Knowledge of legislative and regulatory issues affecting AD energy project development including RIN and LCFS markets </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">Strong desire to advance waste and energy solutions that bring global benefit </li>
</ul>
<h2>Knowledge &amp; Skills </h2>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Knowledge Project Management and Construction Management Processes, PMP or CCM desirable; </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Knowledge of engineering and construction practices in new greenfield RNG projects obtained through demonstrated experience;  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Understanding of energy markets (electricity and natural gas), legislative and regulatory issues affecting RNG energy project development including RIN and LCFS markets;  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Demonstrated ability to manage and interface effectively with cross-functional employee groups of all levels and competencies; </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Ability to perform and interpret financial analysis and provide appropriate data and information;  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills;  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">Excellent interpersonal and time management skills;  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1">Effective at creating, summarizing, and presenting information logically for executive decision making; </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1">Knowledge of finance and business concepts; </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1">Fluency in Salesforce is a plus. </li>
</ul>
<h2>Abilities </h2>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Strong analytical and modeling (financial and technical) skills for energy projects, specifically for RNG and CHP systems;  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Ability to represent the company in a professional manner;  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Strong leadership and strategic negotiations skills with an ability to balance and prioritize competing interests;  </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Out of the box thinker able to drive continued project value by reducing project costs or enhancing project revenues; </li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Entrepreneurial, self-starter with a burning desire to learn and win;  </li>
</ul>
<h2>How to Apply:</h2>
Send cover letter and resume to <a href="mailto:construction@brightmark.com">construction@brightmark.com</a>

Project Manager of Execution

Location: Remote
The Environmental Registration Assistant and Data Analyst will assist E&amp;O and Operations teams with data entry and reporting. The position reports to the Director of Environmental Markets. This is a full-time position and fully remote.
<h2>Key Responsibilities:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Collaborate with full-time employees.</li>
<li>Create reports using the data acquisition tools available.</li>
<li>Help develop new reporting templates.</li>
<li>Routinely run report templates and send results to appropriate parties, with an emphasis on clarity and regularity.</li>
<li>Enter data into Excel, Salesforce, and other data management tools as needed.</li>
<li>Routinely evaluate data quality, and clearly document all data gaps and unrealistic or impossible data points.</li>
<li>Help develop and execute strategies to correct data quality where needed. Keep clear records about when/how data was changed.</li>
<li>Maintain EPA, QAP, and LCFS documents folders</li>
<li>Ensure the documents are labeled currently and contain the required information for EPA registration</li>
<li>Maintaining updates of missing documents &amp; status</li>
<li>Assisting with the coordination of EPA site visit</li>
<li>Joining calls with PM on registration status and missing documents</li>
</ul>
<h2>Knowledge &amp; Skills:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Experience with Excel (Data tables, Pivot tables, Writing formulas)</li>
<li>Experience with MS Office (Word, Outlook, SharePoint) is desirable</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills</li>
<li>Programming with SQL, VBA, OSI PI is desirable</li>
</ul>
<h2>Abilities:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Ability to multitask and handle multiple projects at one time</li>
<li>Ability to work under deadlines with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.</li>
<li>Cooperation and collaboration.</li>
<li>Must be able to work effectively in a remote role.</li>
<li>Brainstorming new and creative solutions.</li>
<li>Detail-oriented mindset.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Experience and Education:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Data analytics experience and training.</li>
<li>Experience with Microsoft Excel: Vlookup, Pivot tables, and macros required. Experience with PI Datalink preferred.</li>
<li>Associates or Bachelor’s degree or current university/college enrollment preferred.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Preferred Requirements:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Strong statistical &amp; mathematical skills.</li>
</ul>
<h2>How to Apply:</h2>
Please email your resume to <a href="mailto:recruiting@brightmark.com">recruiting@brightmark.com</a>.

Business Operations

Environmental Registration Assistant and Data Analyst

Location: San Francisco
The FP&amp;A Analyst will be responsible for monthly project-level FP&amp;A activities, including preparation of monthly cash forecasts, quarterly/monthly lender and investor reporting packages, and an annual budget. This role will also be responsible for internal and external reporting which may include balance sheets, income statements, and statements of cash flows as requested by executive management and investors. The FP&amp;A Analyst will work cross-functionally in the organization and interact with executives, lenders, and investors. This role reports to the FP&amp;A Manager and will also assist in scaling FP&amp;A practices and implementing tools and processes to support Brightmark’s high-growth environment. To be successful in this role, you must be a curious, detail-oriented, and collaborative individual with strong communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a startup environment.
<h2>Key Responsibilities:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Preparation of monthly and quarterly compliance packages for investors and lenders, including project level financial statements, budget vs forecast reports, debt compliance metrics, and cash distribution forecasts.</li>
<li>Prepare and communicate monthly budget vs actual analysis, including annual forecasts.</li>
<li>Establish processes to ensure compliance with legal documents, agreements, policies, and internal controls.</li>
<li>Communicating with a variety of stakeholders, including project managers, assets managers, lenders and investors.</li>
<li>Meet internal deadlines for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual activities.</li>
<li>Assist with special projects as requested and adapt to new tasks and responsibilities as the business grows.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Success Will Look Like:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Delivering high-quality reports on a timely basis for external and internal reporting purposes.</li>
<li>Owning and building complex financial forecasts that are predictive of the project’s performance.</li>
<li>Performing insightful financial analyses, including identifying key variances, opportunities, and issues to management.</li>
<li>Establish and nurture relationships with a variety of stakeholders.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Required Skills / Experience:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business or related field.</li>
<li>3+ years of applicable experience in corporate or project finance, FP&amp;A or accounting.</li>
<li>Experience with multi-entity organization structures (similar to real estate industry), reporting and related accounting is preferred.</li>
<li>Strong analytical, planning, process management and organization skills.</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with management, lenders, investors and external auditors.</li>
<li>Persistent problem solver who can resolve problems independently, effectively and efficiently with business partners. Ability to overcome obstacles to achieve goals.</li>
<li>High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel, such as pivot tables, lookups and sumif, etc.).</li>
<li>Ability to prioritize and deliver multiple, ongoing assignments on a timely basis and keep management informed of changes to timelines.</li>
<li>Team focused. Effectively collaborate and share knowledge with various departments and levels throughout the organization.</li>
</ul>
<h2>How to Apply:</h2>
Please email your resume to <a href="mailto:FinanceJobs@Brightmark.com">FinanceJobs@Brightmark.com</a>

Finance

FP&A Analyst

Location: Ashley, Indiana
Responsible for the health, safety, and environmental (HSE) compliance at Brightmark Ashley Indiana Plant. The HSE Manager implements and maintains an environmental health and safety program involving hazard identification evaluation and control, accident/injury prevention, hazardous material/waste management, emergency preparedness, fire/life safety, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, spill prevention, and environmental regulatory compliance. This position will interface with all departments to ensure all processes are in compliance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations.
The position reports to the Plant Manager.
<h2>Job Duties and Responsibilities:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Provides HSE leadership, training, and operational support to all levels of the organization and across all functional groups.</li>
<li>Ensures all HSE processes and procedures are implemented and standardized across the Brightmark Energy manufacturing facility</li>
<li>Coordinate process for the Safety Management Program</li>
<li>Enforce all safety, industrial hygiene, and loss prevention policies</li>
<li>Manage the HAZOP process update and database</li>
<li>Tracks company health and safety metrics and use the data to identify and reduce risk.</li>
<li>Perform all OSHA regulated reporting including OSHA 300 Logs</li>
<li>Assists in all aspects of incident investigation including verifying root cause and approving the implementation of preventative actions</li>
<li>Ensures emergency response systems, policies, and procedures are in place to manage emergency situations.</li>
<li>Manage PPE program for plant</li>
<li>Maintains all Federal, State, and Local permits in a current and valid condition.</li>
<li>Provide hazardous material disposal, right to know training, and MSD management</li>
<li>Maintain Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Program</li>
<li>Performs industrial hygiene activities including chemical monitoring, ozone monitoring, and any other monitoring programs as necessary</li>
<li>Maintain all necessary training and licensing to function as a signing authority on all HSE matters</li>
</ul>
<h2>Experience:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Refining/Chemical or Petrochemical experience</li>
<li>HAZOP experience</li>
<li>P&amp;ID review</li>
<li>Industrial Hygiene</li>
<li>Environmental Air Quality/Wastewater Regulatory</li>
<li>IDEM</li>
<li>OSHA</li>
<li>Startup/ Implementation</li>
<li>ISO 14000</li>
<li>Process Safety/PSM</li>
<li>Leadership Experience</li>
</ul>
<h2>Benefits:</h2>
<ul>
<li>We offer a comprehensive benefits package</li>
</ul>
<h2>How to Apply:</h2>
Please email your resume to <a href="mailto:ashleycareers@brightmark.com">AshleyCareers@brightmark.com</a>

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