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Environmental Project Specialist : Industrial Biochar & NBS Projects (Verra, Gold Standard, Puro Eart

Environmental Project Specialist : Industrial Biochar & NBS Projects (Verra, Gold Standard, Puro Eart

Green Carbon,Inc.India
9 hours ago
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Title : Environmental Project Specialist : Industrial Biochar & NBS Projects (Verra, Gold Standard, Puro Earth, Isometric) PDD Specialist

( ESG please not Apply )

I. Job Summary

The Environmental Project Specialist will be responsible for the technical development, validation, and ongoing management of high-integrity carbon projects focusing on industrial biochar production and diverse Nature-Based Solutions (NBS). This role requires deep expertise in carbon project methodologies ( e.g., ARR, AWD, biocha r), product life cycle assessment (LCA), and navigating the requirements of major carbon standards (Verra, Gold Standard, Puro Earth,Isometric ) and emerging monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) platforms . The specialist will drive the translation of project concepts into creditable, verified carbon assets.

II. Key Responsibilities

A. Carbon Project Development & Validation

  • Methodology & Protocol Application : Lead the selection, interpretation, and application of appropriate carbon accounting methodologies for biochar, ARR, AWD, and mangrove projects.
  • Project Document Design : Develop and manage all necessary project documentation, including

Project Design Documents (PDDs), Monitoring Plans, and Stakeholder Consultation Reports,

ensuring full compliance with chosen standards (Verra, Gold Standard, Puro Earth,Isometric ).

  • Validation & Verification : Serve as the primary technical point of contact for external Validation / Verification Bodies (VVBs). Manage the validation process, coordinate site visits (as needed), and resolve all VVB findings and clarifications efficiently to achieve successful project registration and issuance.
  • Risk Assessment : Conduct comprehensive risk assessments (e.g., non-permanence, leakage) and design robust mitigation strategies for both NBS and biochar projects.
  • B. Product Design & Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

  • Biochar Product Integrity : Design and validate the industrial biochar production process (from feedstock to final sequestration / use) to meet the permanence and sustainability criteria of carbon standards, especially Puro Earth and isometric.
  • LCA Modeling : Execute detailed Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) and carbon footprinting for biochar production and specific NBS interventions to accurately quantify net carbon removals / reductions, including emissions from operations, transport, and ancillary activities.
  • Data Management : Establish rigorous data collection and quality assurance / quality control procedures for all LCA and project activity data.
  • C. Standard Compliance & Technology

  • Standard Expertise : Maintain expert-level knowledge of the rules, requirements, and market updates for Verra (VCS, CCB), Gold Standard,isometric and Puro Earth.
  • MRV Integration : Design project monitoring and reporting systems compatible with advanced MRV platforms like carbon future focusing on data transparency, traceability, and automated reporting.
  • Regulatory Monitoring : Track emerging carbon market legislation, evolving standard requirements, and new methodologies relevant to industrial carbon removal and NBS.
  • D. Project Management & Reporting

  • Timeline Management : Manage multiple project development timelines concurrently, ensuring on-budget and on-time delivery of project milestones (e.g., PDD submission, VVB engagement).
  • Monitoring & Reporting : Design and implement operational monitoring systems for registered projects, prepare annual monitoring reports, and manage subsequent verification cycles.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration : Work closely with engineering, operations, finance, and external consultants (e.g., project developers, VVB partners, local communities for NBS) to ensure project success.
  • Qualifications

    A. Education & Experience

  • Required : Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Forestry, Carbon Management, or a related quantitative field.
  • Required : Minimum of 3+ years of professional experience in developing, validating, or verifying GHG mitigation or carbon removal projects.
  • Required : Proven, hands-on experience in developing PDDs under puro earth ,Isometric,Verra (VCS) ,Gold Standard.
  • Highly Preferred : Direct experience with industrial biochar projects, the Puro Earth & isometric standard, and / or specific NBS methodologies (ARR, AWD, Mangrove restoration).
  • Preferred : Experience conducting Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) using established software or methodologies (e.g., ISO 14040 / 14044).
  • B. Technical Skills

  • Carbon Accounting : Expert proficiency in carbon accounting principles, additionality demonstration, baseline setting, and leakage assessment.
  • Data Proficiency : Advanced proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets for complex data analysis, mass balance calculations, and financial modeling.
  • GIS / Remote Sensing : Familiarity with GIS tools (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and remote sensing data for NBS project boundaries, land-use change analysis, and monitoring.
  • GHG Protocols : Solid understanding of the IPCC guidelines and relevant GHG Protocol corporate standards.
  • C. Core Competencies

  • Analytical Rigor : Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to technical accuracy and defensibility.
  • Problem-Solving : Ability to creatively solve complex technical and methodological challenges inherent in novel carbon projects.
  • Communication : Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting, VVB engagement, and stakeholder collaboration.
  • Project Ownership : High degree of self-motivation, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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