Full-Time

Technical Carbon Operations Lead

Remote

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Pachama

Pachama

51-200 employees

Forest conservation and carbon offset marketplace

Social Impact
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$81.9k - $130kAnnually

Mid

Remote in USA

Preferred locations for travel: US, Mexico, or Brazil.

Category
Data Science
Data Analysis
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Python
R
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • University degree or equivalent experience in forestry, forestry engineering, environmental science or other related fields
  • Applied carbon project development experience in a technical/quantitative role using approved methodologies from leading registries
  • Excellent quantitative and geospatial (GIS) analytical background in forest systems; familiarity with common remote sensing data and analytical techniques for land use and ecosystem assessments
  • Specific experience with forest mensuration, including statistical sample design and overseeing field inventories
  • Strong technological skills, including experience or ability to interact with a variety of data analysis and workflow platforms (e.g. R, Python, Flyte)
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to give and receive feedback, work cross-functionally and communicate technical information to a variety of internal and external audiences and stakeholders
  • Ability to effectively operate with flexibility in a fast-paced, constantly evolving, ambiguous, team environment
  • Resourcefulness and tenacity with a strong sense of curiosity and passion for learning
  • Portuguese and/or Spanish language skills are a plus
  • A willingness to travel
Responsibilities
  • Work with internal teams and external partners to execute a range of quantitative and geospatial analyses and workflows necessary to rigorously diligence, design and develop carbon projects including land eligibility assessment, growth projection, biomass, leakage, risk and baseline quantification, and project success monitoring and oversight.
  • Conduct technical evaluation of data and reports received from project partners or other third parties, and provide constructive feedback to optimize project design for quality and efficiency.
  • Generate, collect and manage a wide variety of project data, including field biomass inventories, various carbon quantification parameters, eligibility documentation, ecological monitoring indicators, project boundaries and supporting remote sensing/geospatial data.
  • Product written technical reports to assist in project development and diligence, and contribute to Project Description Documents and Monitoring Reports.
  • Work directly with partners and contractors to ensure that data collection and project quantification procedures align with registry requirements, and participate in project validation and verification activities.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to provide insights and contribute to the development of tools, products and procedures for Pachama to scale to hundreds of Originals projects.

Pachama focuses on forest conservation and carbon offsetting to address climate change and support biodiversity. The company provides a platform for individuals and organizations to offset their carbon footprints by purchasing carbon credits from partnered forest projects worldwide. Using remote sensing technology, Pachama monitors forests to create accurate models that measure carbon storage, which helps track the impact of these projects. Unlike many competitors, Pachama has recently introduced an AI-based tool for evaluating forest carbon projects, enhancing the quality and transparency of the carbon market. The goal is to be a trusted partner for brands aiming for net-zero emissions while also supporting local communities that depend on forests.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$85.8M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-14%

1 year growth

-17%

2 year growth

-5%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with high-profile companies like Shopify and Boston Consulting Group validate Pachama's credibility and market potential.
  • The recent $64 million Series B funding round, including investments from Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund and Breakthrough Energy Ventures, provides strong financial backing for growth.
  • Innovative projects like the reforestation initiative in Brazil's Atlantic Forest demonstrate Pachama's commitment to impactful environmental solutions.

What critics are saying

  • The reliance on emerging technologies like AI and remote sensing could face technical challenges and slow adoption.
  • The competitive landscape in the carbon offsetting market is intensifying, requiring continuous innovation to maintain a leading position.

What makes Pachama unique

  • Pachama leverages advanced remote sensing technology to accurately measure carbon storage in forests, setting it apart from competitors relying on less precise methods.
  • Their AI-based tool for evaluating forest carbon projects enhances transparency and quality in the carbon market, a significant competitive advantage.
  • Pachama's focus on supporting local communities and biodiversity protection adds a unique social and environmental dimension to their business model.

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