The Company

8 Rivers is a Durham, North Carolina–based clean energy and climate technology company leading the global energy industry towards achieving net zero.

Since 2008, 8 Rivers has been pioneering infrastructure-scale technologies that can drastically reduce or remove CO2 emissions. We’re proud to be a growing, world-class team of engineering and business experts working together to commercialize technologies and deliver projects across multiple sectors, with a focus on oxy-combustion and ultra-low carbon intensity processes. The 8 Rivers technology portfolio includes ultra-low carbon hydrogen production (8RH2), transformative low-carbon power cycles (Allam-Fetvedt Cycle), and hyper-efficient direct air capture (Calcite). With more than $1B in funding raised into our portfolio, we hold more CO2-related patents than any other entity in the world, and we are actively deploying our technology into projects in the US and abroad. Our diversified suite of technologies was developed to help the hardest-to-decarbonize sectors to achieve their net-zero goals by prioritizing the balancing of economics and science. 8 Rivers is speeding the arrival of a net-zero world where clean energy powers human prosperity.

Apply today if you are interested in contributing to our vision for a cleaner tomorrow, today.

The Role

8 Rivers is seeking a Risk Manager for its Project Delivery group to conduct thorough risk assessment workshops, report technology and project risks and develop de-risking strategies across the zero-emissions technology portfolio, from conception to launch. The role involves working with a multi-disciplinary team across the organization and reporting financial, safety, engineering, and design -related risks associated with novel technology development and commercial project execution, while working in a fast-paced, innovative, and creative environment. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders will be critical; therefore, the successful candidate should have good communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish risk assessment protocols, processes, procedures, and standards for the business, following cost and schedule risk analysis guidelines.
• Apply Monte Carlo analysis.
• Manage and facilitate regular risk workshops involving a group of key stakeholders from various disciplines withing the organization.
• Advise programs and projects’ management with action plans and risk strategies.
• Make risk-avoiding adjustments to current methods of operation to minimize their future risks during project planning phases.
• Monitor program and project risk across 8 Rivers’ suite of technologies and projects.
• Prepare reports for risk data and conduct Risk Assessment Briefings for clients and management.

Essential Skillset, Education/Qualification, Certification Attainment

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering, or similar
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in risk analysis or risk management for project development
• Excellent knowledge of risk methodology and associated tools
• Experience in good communication across multiple internal stakeholders facilitating risk analysis workshops.
• Experience in mitigating risk to keep project schedule and budget on track.
• Experience and knowledge of project controls (schedule, estimating and budget)
• Knowledge of project lifecycle
• Experience with Primavera P6
• Excellent client-facing skills and the ability to communicate / report with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in project risk management within oil & gas, nuclear, environmental, or manufacturing industries is a plus.
• Professional Risk Manager (PRM) certification is a plus.
• PMP Certification is a plus.

We are currently posting this job to invite interested candidates to apply, and we will reach out to qualified applicants when we commence the hiring process.