Director of Verification & Methodology

Remote
Full Time
Manager/Supervisor

Tradewater

Director of Verification & Methodology

Location: Remote

Tradewater is a B Corp and mission-based project development company that is in business to prevent catastrophic climate change. Our mission is to improve the environment and create economic opportunity through the collection, control, and destruction of potent, non-CO2 greenhouse gases. Tradewater believes that a company committed to cleaning up the environment can be just as successful – if not more so – than a company that achieves its goals without regard to environmental impact.

Non-CO2 gases account for nearly half of all global warming from human activity since 1970.  Our work, referred to as “emergency brake solutions” by Project Drawdown, is essential to prevent catastrophic climate change. Our projects include the destruction of refrigerants and halon fire suppressants that are potent greenhouse gases and deplete the ozone layer. We also find, measure, and plug orphaned oil and gas wells that have no solvent operator and are leaking methane into the atmosphere. To date, we have permanently prevented over 7.5 million tons of CO2e from reaching the atmosphere and we are on a path to surpass 27 million tons of CO2e by the end of 2027. 

The Opportunity

The Director of Verification & Methodology position links key components of Tradewater’s work – a mastery of carbon offset protocols, management of the movement and destruction of greenhouse gases globally, and project documentation and quality control to ensure that all of Tradewater’s work meets the requirements of carbon offset protocols in a manner that can be successfully verified.


While Tradewater is based in Chicago, we have offices and team members around the world. The Director of Verification and Methodology position is primarily remote, however candidates must be available, able and willing to travel according to the requirements listed below, including internationally as needed. This role will report to our Chief Impact Officer, located in Washington state.

Applications for this position will be accepted through April 4, 2025.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Manage and lead a small team of trained professionals responsible for ensuring the successful validation and verification of Tradewater’s carbon offset projects. 
  • Work as part of a team of professionals to build a pipeline of projects that will identify, collect, and destroy harmful refrigerants and prevent the release of methane all over the world.
  • Lead company efforts to revise existing carbon offset protocols and develop new methodologies as regulations change and as science dictates. 
  • Anticipate strategic opportunities to engage with new or evolving methodologies and carbon registries globally, in ways that allow Tradewater to expand our reach and impact.  
  • Build systems and processes to ensure that all of Tradewater’s carbon offset projects are effectively validated and verified in a timely manner according to recognized protocols and established methodologies. This includes managing the preparation of appropriate evidence and documentation for each project, leading meetings with external stakeholders, and coordinating the development and submission of validation and verification reports. 
  • Build and manage a network of third-party partnerships in order to support Tradewater's verification needs, including registries and verifiers. 
  • Expand Tradewater’s network of laboratories and hazardous waste management facilities. 
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure that projects are developed and implemented in ways that ensure successful validation and verification of the work. This includes developing standard operating procedures for certain activities, coordinating research and analysis and other processes in different countries around the world, and deeply understanding and interpreting relevant carbon offset protocols and methodologies. 
  • In cooperation with the Data and Analytics team, ensure Tradewater uses appropriate document management systems, databases, and forms to make the verification process as efficient and effective as possible. 
  • Support teams at Tradewater as needed to confirm that destruction facilities and methane abatement processes meet international protocols and meet the standards of all applicable carbon offset registries. 
  • Oversee all department transactions associated with verifiers, registries, and contractors. 
  • Create and share detailed reports with stakeholders of all levels within and outside of the organization, including C-Suite/executive level stakeholders.   
  • Develop and implement long-term and annual plans aligned with Supply Team efforts. 
  • Define, measure, and report to the CIO on key performance metrics for the department. 
  • Utilize current information to strategically plan the department activities to meet or exceed company deliverables and goals. 

Requirements:
  • Have at least a bachelor’s degree in a related field, which could include Industrial or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or Sustainability. Degrees related to policy, government, or law are also desirable. 
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience in carbon project development, carbon offset protocols, carbon markets, and working with carbon offset registries, with a strong preference for ODS or methane carbon projects. 
  • Experience working in other countries or working on projects or teams that span multiple countries. Not required, but preference will be given to candidates with proficiency in at least one language other than English; with a preference for Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Thai or Bahasa. 
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, and comfort communicating about very technical subject matter. 
  • An exceptional ability to pay attention to details is essential. 
  • A demonstrated ability to work independently in a professional environment. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work collaboratively and proactively with multiple stakeholders. 
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and strong analytical skills. 
  • Comfort negotiating contracts and speaking persuasively on behalf of Tradewater . 
  • A project management and process-oriented approach to all work, and the patience to tolerate bureaucratic processes. 
  • The ability to manage a wide variety of activities in multiple countries at the same time. 
  • Resiliency and flexibility to evolving conditions and a dynamic work environment. 
  • Availability to travel as required to countries in which Tradewater develops projects, roughly 20% of the time. 
  • Ability to remain level-headed in a fast-paced environment.

The Application Process

If you are passionate about Tradewater’s mission and think you can be successful in this role, even if you don't check all the boxes, please apply. Here is a guide for what to expect throughout the hiring process.

Tradewater provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, political affiliation, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Tradewater is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals living with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual living with a disability and need assistance expressing interest online, please email [email protected]. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

Salary & Benefits

The expected annual salary range for a U.S. based candidate is between $130,000 and $135,000 USD. Compensation is determined based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, other position-related qualifications/skills, geographic location, and business needs.

This position may be based in a variety of locations around the world. Tradewater’s compensation approach is determined by geographic location as well as relevant experience, qualifications, and skills.

Benefits vary by region and may include:
  • A bonus program to recognize the shared success of our team.
  • Multiple paid time away from work offerings; including personal and sick time, parental leave, and company and floating (flex) holidays.
  • Home office reimbursement for new team members to support a productive home working environment.
  • An annual professional development budget for you to further your growth.
  • Free mental health benefits and services
  • A team-wide annual retreat – an opportunity to spend quality in-person time with other Tradewateurs.
  • Currently available in the U.S.:
    • Employer provided insurance including health, life, disability; with options to elect dental, vision and other supplemental coverage.
    • Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement plan with an annual employer contribution
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