Vice President-Carbon Capture & Sequestration

Tallgrass Energy seeks a Vice President of Carbon Capture & Sequestration to lead CCUS project development and operations in Houston, TX. The role involves managing technical support, regulatory compliance, and team leadership within the CCUS sector. Candidates should have 15+ years of experience in CO2 sequestration, project management, and regulatory knowledge. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this role.
Job Description

Purpose of the Position:

Tallgrass Energy is planning to hire a Head of Sequestration to provide leadership and technical guidance to all aspects of CCUS. This position will manage and provide technical support for the development, engineering, and operation of the Tallgrass’s CCS facilities and will work with multi-disciplinary teams, including Developments, Operations, Subsurface, Regulatory, etc. A superior working knowledge of the CCUS regulatory and policy landscape with specific prior experience delivering large-scale development projects, ideally CCUS related, will be pivotal to this role. Experience building and leading teams within the CCUS industry is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the project development of any CCUS endeavours Tallgrass pursues and thereafter support the operation of the CCUS projects through engagement with the Operations team and provide guidance to facilitate regulatory compliance
• Serve as the Tallgrass's Subject Matter Expert on Sequestration and maintain ongoing knowledge of applicable regulations, including analysis of proposed regulations and potential impacts to the Tallgrass’s sequestration projects.
• Lead application development and manage permitting obligations associated with the U.S. CO2 sequestration (EPA, etc.), including overseeing third-party consultants performing tasks related to permit acquisition and operations-related reporting.
• Coordinate and interface with Engineering during the front-end engineering design and detailed engineering processes of CCUS projects
• Provide technical support to Environmental, Regulatory, and Air permitting teams to assist in acquisition of environmental permits associated with the CCUS projects
• Develop and maintain the CCUS project plans and procedures per regulatory and Tallgrass requirements and update project documents, as needed
• Ensure optimal compliance with CCUS projects permits, legislation, and Tallgrass standards
• Develop and execute Class VI well testing and monitoring plans and supervise submittal of reports and notifications to regulatory agencies, as required.
• Oversee compliance with CCS facilities permits, legislation, and Company standards.

Qualifications

Experience and Professional Qualifications:

Key Requirements And Attributes Include
• A minimum of 15 years of applicable knowledge and experience with CO2 sequestration, ideally in development and operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading diverse and highly specialized project teams.
• Understand carbon storage and sequestration opportunities across the lower 48
• Experience across various midstream functions including engineering and construction, and risk management.
• Well versed in active government agencies and programs pushing CO2 pipelines and storage
• Strong understanding of CO2 transportation and storage operations, and the regulatory process for permitting Class VI wells
• A strong internal and external customer orientation with an ability to ensure the highest project performance in terms of budget, quality and schedule on the projects they manage.
• A team player and builder with the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Well-developed organization and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with all levels associated with any project. This includes being able to present information to senior management, Board of Directors, investors and lenders while being able to relate well to peers and direct reports.
• Solid understanding of risk management, risk transfer and risk mitigation as well as knowledge of contract terms and conditions.
• This executive should have a reputation for high integrity and ethics and a collegial style and ability to work well with peers within the organization.
• Relates well to people, inspires trust, and able to work effectively with colleagues possessing world-class technical and commercial skills.

Other Responsibilities

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

About Us

Tallgrass was named one of the 2023 Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.

At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.
• Industry competitive pay
• Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Infertility Coverage
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
• Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
• Identity theft protection
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
• Company vehicle (if applicable)
• Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
• Networking and employee engagement events
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests

Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. This position is open and still accepting applications.

Compensation: Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Notice to External Search Firms: Tallgrass does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Tallgrass property; therefore, Tallgrass will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Approved vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific positions at Tallgrass's request only. A fully executed agreement with Tallgrass must be in place and current in these cases.

EEO Statement: Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.