Battelle

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply. 

We are currently seeking a Senior Risk Manager for the Clean Energy Programs. This position is located in Morgantown, WV, but will consider remote locations and require 1/3 of the time spent in Morgantown.

Job Summary

The Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) will bring together clean hydrogen producers, transport and storage providers and end users across various sectors to catalyze a clean hydrogen economy in the Appalachian region and serve as a building block to a national clean hydrogen network. Battelle is the prime for the ARCH2 program and will be leading up the ARCH2 Program Management Office (PMO), responsible for managing the performance of the ARCH2 program. The ARCH2 Risk Manager is a senior management position within the ARCH2 PMO reporting directly to the ARCH2 Program Manager (PM). The position will provide overall risk management oversight across the ARCH2 project portfolio and will interface directly with the ARCH2 PM, project-specific risk management personnel, and the federal government client concerning all aspects of ARCH2 program risk management. 

Detailed responsibilities for this position include: 

• Understand and actively manage ARCH2 program risks. 
• Develop and oversee implementation of a comprehensive Risk Management Plan (RMP) for the ARCH2 program.
• Develop and implement a program Risk Register (RR) to be used for ongoing risk management. 
• The RMP and RR shall address and analyze the commercial, technical, construction, schedule, regulatory, permitting, safety, scale-up, infrastructure, financial, management, organizational, and market related risks of ARCH2. 
• Update the RMP and RR to reflect progress made and risks mitigated as well as new or emerging risks and corresponding management plans.
• Where and when appropriate, quantitative risk analyses may be required and subsequently incorporated into relevant risk management plans and contingency reserve evaluations. 
• Monitor ARCH2 project participant risk management plans and processes to ensure sufficient risk management at the individual project level. 
• Develop and provide routine risk status reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual). 

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business/management field and 7 years of experience in risk management of large infrastructure projects in the energy and/or heavy industrial sectors.
• Experience managing programs valued at $100M or larger. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills, team oriented, detail oriented, and customer focused.
• Travel required, up to 50%.
• Must be U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business/management field and 12 years of experience in risk management of large infrastructure projects in the energy and/or heavy industrial sectors.
• Experience in developing and/or managing risk programs for complex energy infrastructure projects, including experience with risk management of federally funded programs and/or public-private partnership programs,
• Technical experience in the development of clean energy projects, including technology development as well as technoeconomic analysis or environmental lifecycle analysis of hydrogen-based applications.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life

We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that. 
• Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
• Flexible work arrangements: You have options for where you work and when you work.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects 
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

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