HSE Advisor - GHG/Sustainability

Position Overview

California Resources Corporation is a publicly traded oil and natural gas exploration and production company—the largest in California—dedicated to safely and responsibly supplying affordable energy. We are seeking an HSE Advisor - GHG/Sustainability to join our HSE Team at our Bakersfield, Long Beach, or Ventura, CA offices. The compensation includes a base annual salary ranging from $100K - $165K, a target annual bonus of 15%, and eligibility for our long-term incentive program.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze EPA/CARB CO2/Methane emissions with a deep understanding of equipment-specific reporting requirements.
• Interpret emissions trends and translate them into strategic insights for operational optimization.
• Support the annual EPA and CARB GHG reporting and verification process, including interviews, site visits, issues log deliverables, documentation requests, presentations, and miscellaneous correspondence for registered entities.
• Update and improve the GHG inventory program data and calculations.
• Support methane reduction efforts and the MiQ certification program.
• Participate in CARB and EPA GHG Rule development workshops and communicate the impacts of legislative rule changes to management and operations personnel.
• Prepare and publish regular, transparent sustainability disclosures.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to the organization's ESG performance.
• Enhance the accuracy and efficiency of sustainability data collection by leveraging external software solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional subject matter experts to ensure standardized, accurate, and auditable data.
• Demonstrate basic project management knowledge including scope definition, scheduling, and budget tracking.
• Oversee the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure data accuracy, security, compliance, and strategic utilization.
• Support activities that foster a positive HSE culture.
• Travel between field and office locations as needed.
• Fulfill periodic on-call responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of oil and gas field equipment and operating processes.
• Minimum 5-7 years of professional experience; prior experience in oil and gas or a heavily regulated industry is preferred, with California experience required.
• Proven organization and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional HSE certifications (PE, CEP, RES, CHMM, GHG/Sustainability/Carbon Certifications).
• Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks and sustainability management software, such as Workiva.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills along with proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• A team player who is open to collaboration.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and field operations personnel.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean DMV record.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K with Match
• Paid Holidays
• FSA
• HSA