Clean Energy on Current and Former Mine Lands Reviewers

Company: Management Solutions LLC
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Who we are...Management Solutions is a national award-winning management consulting firm that specializes in project execution, strategic consulting and change management. With a results-driven focus, we -provide technical knowledge, enhance professional standards, and develop innovative solutions that increase productivity and help our clients meet their specific project, program, and organizational goals. Founded in 2002, MSLLC has been named Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Department of Energy and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. MSLLC has also been recognized as one of the Top Employers in the Greater Knoxville area.To inform OCED's significant investment decisions, we need to assemble a team to serve as independent merit reviewers with a range of skillsets and expertise to select projects for competitive funding opportunities. We are looking for reviewers with expertise in technology commercialization readiness and risks, project development and management, project finance, permitting and regulations, and energy and environmental justice.The CEML Program will advance the deployment of clean energy projects at current (operating) and former (abandoned or inactive) mine land across the nation. According to a recent EPA analysis there are approximately 1.5 million acres of mine land across the United States.2 Repurposing this extensive area of land for clean energy projects could generate up to 89 GW of clean energy, enough to power millions of American households. However, only a few small- scale (Clean energy projects on mine land provide an attractive alternative to using undisturbed natural, agricultural, and other greenfield land for development. Mine land is often located near critical infrastructure that makes it suitable for clean energy development, including electric substations, transmission lines, and access roads or rail lines. Mine lands are often in communities that already house a workforce skilled in industrial trades relevant to many clean energy applications. Furthermore, mine land possesses unique attributes and conditions that can accelerate the deployment of some clean energy technologies. Some examples include the following:

• Utilizing vast expanses of flat mine lands which could be used to generate electricity from photovoltaic (PV) solar;
• Taking advantage of the spatial connection between geothermal systems and mineral deposits to accelerate development of geothermal resources for clean heat or electricity; and
• Capitalizing on the opportunity to store clean energy utilizing previously constructed reservoirs with adjacent topography from pumped hydro storage.Clean energy projects on current and former mine land could create opportunities for direct community benefit and ownership,3 resulting in economic growth. Often serving as economic anchors in areas with limited economic diversity, mines impact the livelihoods, health, wealth, and environments of adjacent communities during, and long after, closure.Requirements
  Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.Dates where candidates need to be available:Concept Paper Reviews

  • CP reviews will be approximately 5/17-6/5/2023 (probably virtual discussion but not completely determined yet)
  • CP Reviewer Training 5/10/2023 1-3pm ET
  • Papers due 5/11/2023Applications
    Due 8/31/2023Reviews approx. 9/14-10/10/2023, in person meetings - TBDReviewer training - sometime between approx. 9/7-9/13/2023Potential Areas reviewers needed to evaluate following technologies - depends on how many CP/Apps we get for each technology

    • Direct Air Capture (DAC)
    • Carbon Capture
    • Compressed Air Storage
    • Nuclear
    • Mine LandReviewers need experience in one of the following:
      • Permitting experience on mine land and/or regulatory permitting requirements experience
      • Work on mine or mining experience - active or abandoned mines
      • Reclamation, remediation, or superfund site experience with mine land
      • Environmental experience with mine landIn summary, we may need near-term (mid-May) assistance with concept paper reviewers and early fall assistance with merit reviewers. We'll know more about the # and skill distributions as papers come in.WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS -Work is performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available, but could also be performed remotely. Work may be performed at the MSLLC offices or remote. Occasional travel may be required. Work is mostly sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Must have good vision and be able to read, write, and communicate fluently in English. Occasional overtime may be required to meet project deadlines -Management Solutions LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Powered by JazzHR

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