Job Description

Position

Global Energy Monitor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to work as part of the Heavy Industry Program to lead the development of the new Global Iron Ore Mines Tracker. The project manager may also support other GEM projects as needed. GEM’s Heavy Industry work currently focuses on iron and steel, but will expand to include cement/concrete and iron ore mines in the coming year, and may expand to other sectors in the future.

In order to understand the opportunities and challenges of transitioning heavy industry to cleaner production, Global Energy Monitor’s Heavy Industry Program has built several global trackers dedicated to providing information about the global iron and steel industry, which is responsible for 11% of global carbon dioxide emissions. The Global Steel Plant Tracker (GSPT) tracks all metal production facilities with at least 500 thousand tonnes per annum crude iron/steel capacity. This tracker includes information on location, ownership, production technology, operating status, and more. The Global Blast Furnace Tracker (GBFT) tracks details about age, size, and manufacturer/model for blast furnace units at plants in the GSPT. The Global Electric Arc Furnace Feedstock Project will track details about electric arc furnace feedstocks for electric arc furnace units at plants in the GSPT.

GEM’s Heavy Industry Program is now expanding to build two new trackers, one on cement and concrete production, and one on iron ore mines. This project manager position will focus on the development of the new Global Iron Ore Mines Tracker. The global iron ore mining industry supplies almost exclusively to the global iron and steel industry, but there are no open source datasets providing complete and detailed information for all assets in the global iron ore mining industry yet. In addition to building a tracker for iron ore mines, this project manager will work on special projects within our iron and steel work to build data connections between our iron and steel tracker and iron ore mine tracker, and GEM power trackers.

The Challenge

According to the Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change (IPCC), we have less than a decade to make massive and unprecedented changes in the global economy to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. To meet that challenge, Global Energy Monitor is creating trackers and other tools to provide detailed information on energy facilities, sponsors, and financing.

About Global Energy Monitor

Global Energy Monitor (GEM) is a network of researchers developing information for the worldwide climate and clean energy movement. Since the organization’s founding in 2007, GEM’s research has become an essential tool for activists, journalists, policymakers, and scientists. GEM’s data and reports are used and cited by organizations ranging from Greenpeace to The Wall Street Journal. GEM’s information is used by Bloomberg Terminals, the International Energy Agency, the IPCC, Climate Analytics, Carbon Tracker Initiative, and hundreds of others.

Location

GEM does not have a central office; instead, GEM works with employees to create suitable home offices catered to the needs of their role. Remote staff do not have to be based in the United States; however, preference will be given to those living in the United States. GEM can hire employees worldwide in countries where our PEO (Deel) operates, except in countries classified as Level 3 or 4 on the U.S. Department of State’s website.

Position Summary and Duties

• Using various global data sources to collect, gather, and vet information to ensure that GEM’s Global Iron Ore Mines Tracker will provide the most accurate and timely information on the global iron ore mining industry. (Sources include government data, company reports, news articles, as well as information from partner organizations, etc.)
• Using spreadsheets, databases, and other software tools to manage data sets and analyze iron ore mines for capacity, production, and technologies.
• Training and managing the day-to-day work of GEM researchers working on trackers with the Heavy Industry Program, particularly the Global Iron Ore Mines Tracker.
• Creating, formatting, and updating wiki pages for heavy industry projects on the GEM.wiki platform, both manually and by working with GEM’s data team to automate processes where possible.
• Creating visual presentations of findings using presentation graphics and online tools.
• Working with software developers to develop websites for presenting the Global Iron Ore Mines Tracker results.
• Writing briefings and reports summarizing research findings from the Global Iron Ore Mines Tracker.
• Analyzing and staying abreast of industry, NGO, media, and governmental data and reports to assess current and emerging trends.
• Representing research findings from the Global Iron Ore Mines Tracker at meetings, conferences, hearings, and other public events.
• Networking with third-party researchers in academia, NGOs, governments, and business organizations seeking to use GEM data and analysis.
• Assessing the environmental and social impacts of heavy industry projects.
• Collaborating with other GEM staff members across different project areas.
• Miscellaneous support for other GEM projects as needed.

Education & Experience

Applicants who tailor their resume and cover letter to these requirements will be prioritized.

The following experience and skills are required for this position:

• Fluency in English.
• At least 3 years of experience in energy/environmental/heavy industry decarbonization research and/or analysis.
• Background in heavy industry decarbonization and/or familiarity with, knowledge of, and interest in iron ore mines, iron and steel production, cement and concrete, and/or hydrogen.
• Demonstrated previous project management experience: ability to break large projects into timelines, monitor progress towards goals, adjust priorities based on feedback, and meet deadlines.
• Strong research skills, including attention to detail, scrupulous adherence to documented fact, and resourcefulness in using online search tools.
• Knowledge of the environmental and social impacts of energy and materials production and the global political economy of energy/materials generation and procurement.
• Demonstrated analytical experience in the heavy industry and/or energy spheres, including experience summarizing and presenting quantitative data, and managing large data sets.
• Effectiveness at networking with partners and building new relationships.
• Track record of working to advance social and environmental justice.
• Professional writing skills.
• Professional data presentation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Facility with computers, software, and Google Workspace.
• ​​Possession of fundamental coding abilities.

The following experience and skills are desired for this position:

• Familiarity with carbon accounting, emissions calculations, decarbonization roadmaps, net zero strategies, etc.
• Technical background such as engineering, physics, chemistry, environmental science, or demonstrated relevant experience.
• Experience with relevant database(s).
• Knowledge of wiki formatting.
• Fluency in additional languages is a plus.

Pay and Benefits

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, work-from-home position. The salary is $99,959 for locations in the United States.

Locations outside of the US: GEM aims to offer comparable salaries, benefits, and leave to employees living outside of the US in line with our fully transparent compensation framework. More information can be requested by contacting GEM’s HR team.

Benefits include (US-based employees):

• 100% paid health, vision, and dental insurance for employees & contribution towards dependent coverage
• Long-term disability and worker’s compensation insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plan with a 5% employer match & access to a financial advisor specializing in socially responsible investing
• 4 weeks paid vacation, plus 18 holidays, 15 sick leave days, and other leave
• Remote work stipend
• Home office set up assistance and sponsorship
• Ergonomics consultation & equipment reimbursement
• Paid 12-week sabbatical leave after five years
• 14 weeks of paid parental leave

Application Requirements

Applications will be reviewed in the order they were received. Applicants must provide a resume, a cover letter, one writing sample, and one data visualization sample.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Hiring Practices

Equal Employment: Global Energy Monitor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment determinations at GEM are based exclusively on the needs of the organization, specific job requirements, and a candidate’s individual qualifications. These determinations are made without regard to race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, age, physical, mental, and/or sensory disability, sex, orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, medical history, or military service. GEM is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Diversity and Inclusion: Our goal is to listen, engage, and activate voices across our global organization to ensure all identity groups and perspectives are represented in our work. Our aspiration is to foster a diverse work environment and encourage women, LGBTQIA individuals, people of color, people with disabilities, older members of the community, ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and others from minority groups and diverse backgrounds to apply. We designed our hiring process to foster an inclusive and welcoming experience that allows candidates to feel respected, appreciated, and comfortable, thereby creating the conditions for both GEM and the candidate to determine if there is a good fit.

Accommodations: We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected] 

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How to Apply

Job Categories: Environmental. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 80,000 - 100,000.

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