Sustainability Forester
On-siteQuitman, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Lead local sustainability compliance at Drax Biomass pellet plants by actively participating in internal and external third-party audits. Conduct in-woods field inspections, source desk reviews, and Rapid Risk Assessments to ensure feedstock production adheres to Best Management Practices, certification requirements, and company policies. Engage with the forest industry, including SFI Implementation Committees, and collaborate with local conservation partners to support Drax's goal of becoming a world leader in sustainable biomass sourcing. Serve as the sustainability point of contact for the fibre procurement team, facilitate supplier questionnaire reviews, and assist the Sustainability Manager with ESG and annual reporting data.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Forestry or a related field in Natural Resources
- Applied knowledge of forest management, forest sourcing, or natural resource management
- Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel
Desired Qualifications
- experience with forest certification
- Experience with 3Log and/or other data management systems
- Familiarity with ArcGIS
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- collaborative abilities
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