Manager, Carbon Capture & Storage

Rayonier is seeking a Manager for Carbon Capture & Storage in Alaska. This role involves originating CCS opportunities, negotiating land access, and maintaining industry relationships. Candidates should have 7-15 years of experience in O&G, CCS, or minerals. The position offers high visibility and impact, reporting directly to the VP. Rayonier emphasizes a collaborative work environment and values employee contributions.
Company Overview:

Come grow with us!We areOneRayonier, a team that works together to create value by prioritizing safety, challenging the status quo, giving back to our communities, and driving innovation through continuous learning.With nearly 100 years of experience, we’re still discovering new ways to make lives better with our trees, our land, and — our most important resource — ourpeople.

At Rayonier, we strive to create an employee experience where you feel valued and proud to be part of our team. We foster a respectful, inclusive and collaborative environment that celebrates your unique talents and perspectives.Experience the Rayonier difference: We’re big enough to offer exciting career paths, but small enough for you to know your colleagues by name.Come join a team that empowers you to make a difference!
Drive the Future of Carbon Storage—From the Land Up

Are you a dealmaker in the CCS world ready to be on the landowner’s side of the table? Step into a role where you’re not chasing acreage — you’re unlocking it. Rayonier controls over 2 million U.S. acres, giving you direct access to some of the most strategic subsurface real estate in the Southeast.
Why This Role Is Different

We Own the Land – That Means Control, Speed, and Strategic Access. You’ll work from a unique platform — one where permitting, site control, and long-term alignment are already baked in. No middlemen. No speculation. Just real deals on real land.

Big Goals, Real Backing – This isn’t an exploratory role. We’re well-funded, fully committed, and actively growing our CCS portfolio.

Live Where Others Vacation – Our HQ in Wildlight, Florida offers coastal living with world-class schools, nature, and lifestyle perks — or you can stay based in Texas with regular travel.

High Visibility, High Impact – Report directly to the VP and help shape one of the most strategic initiatives at Rayonier.
What You’ll Do

Originate CCS Opportunities – Identify and evaluate partners ranging from nimble startups to global strategics. Use your industry knowledge to pursue projects with strong geological and commercial fundamentals.

Negotiate Land Access & Deal Terms – Lead discussions and deal structuring for subsurface lease agreements. Represent Rayonier in front of developers, attorneys, and technical consultants.

Build & Maintain Industry Relationships – Develop and manage partnerships across the CCS ecosystem — including project developers, government agencies, geotechnical consultants, and legal advisors.

Track Policy & Permitting – Stay current on evolving CCS regulations, pore space ownership, and permitting timelines — and use that insight to inform business strategy.

Support Broader Mineral Development – When bandwidth allows, assist with leases and negotiations in traditional minerals (e.g., O&G, aggregates, mineral sands).
Who We’re Looking For

Experience Level: Ideally 7–15 years in O&G, CCS, or minerals — but open to a rising star with at least 3 years of direct CCS deal experience.

Industry Expertise: Deep familiarity with CCS project development, subsurface leasing, and U.S. land ownership issues.

Skills & Traits:
- Proven closer with strong commercial instincts
- Comfortable drafting terms sheets and leading negotiations
- Land background or minerals/oil & gas leasing experience strongly preferred
- Self-directed, driven, and able to manage consultants and external partners

Education: Degree in Petroleum Land Management, Geology, Engineering, Business, or related field
Success Looks Like:

- Support operator success on 154K acres under CCS lease and grow lease acreage

- Build a qualified, progressing CCS pipeline that turns ideas into signed deals
- Maintain a reputation as a fair, sophisticated counterparty among operators
Ready to Be the Landowner at the Table?

Submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining your CCS experience and why this role is the right next step for you.