Vice President, Regulatory

About A-Gas

A-Gas is the global expert in the supply and full life-cycle management of specialty chemicals and gases, providing refrigerants, blowing agents, fire protection agents, and carbon credits to our customers around the world. With industry-leading recovery, reclamation, and gas processing technologies, A-Gas continues to set the standard for developing cutting-edge solutions designed to protect the environment through the reduction of global warming gases. For more information on A-Gas, and our environmental journey, please go to www.agas.com/us.

Who We Are

A-Gas is committed to protecting the environment by effectively managing the lifecycle of refrigerants to build a sustainable future. Backed by private investors, TPG Rise Climate and KKR, A-Gas is leading the industry to take a circular approach to refrigerant management.

The US - at the federal and state levels - is at an inflection point as refrigerant-related regulations are being proposed, implemented, and challenged.

To name a few:

• The AIM Act is phasing down HFC production and consumption in the US.
• California is implementing reclaim refrigerant mandates and portfolio wide GWP limits on specific sectors.
• Washington is building leak detection into its refrigerant management program.
• States, such as New York, are proposing new legislation around refrigerant lifecycle management.

There's a critical role for the refrigerant industry to work with legislators to create laws that will protect the environment while helping American businesses grow and build infrastructure within the US to meet our refrigerant needs today, tomorrow, and well into the future.

How You Will Lead

This role's primary function is to develop and to structure business strategies within a growing ESG landscape. Is the senior representative in targeted industry associations. Key liaison to legal counsel for the creation and review of relevant legislative filings and briefs. Internal thought leader to inform and prepare commercial teams of important regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor all regulatory bodies as they pertain to A-Gas current and potential future business positions and opportunities.
• Review and summarize all relevant regulatory activities.
• Provide strategy consultation to the Americas leadership team and commercial teams on regulatory topics that could affect the current and future business position.
• Maintain primary contacts to regulatory and government officials and develop an advocacy strategy in conjunction with the President, and the Group Sustainability Director.
• Maintain primary contacts with leading environmental NGOs and environmental organizations. Keep A-Gas senior management informed and, as necessary, create an outreach strategy to these organizations.
• Plan and deliver the regulatory documentation required to achieve global market access. Ensure business activities conducted in compliance with the regulations and standards applicable to our business and product range.
• Influence, either direct or via trade organizations, regulatory authority policy in such a way as to make the regulatory environment of the Company as favorable as possible.
• Support the development and growth of our sustainability opportunity for the Americas and the global A-Gas business.
• Support Company communication efforts to ensure consistent messaging and reach.
• Other duties as defined.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Degree in Environmental Sciences, Politics, Social Services, or similar field
• 10 years of experience with legislative bodies and/or NGOs with a focus on climate, environmental issues, or energy
• Exceptional understanding of legislative process and the dynamics of policy making in the US at both the federal and state levels
• Previous experience in circular economy is a plus
• Excellent communication including presentation skills
• Strong influencing and networking skills
• High-level of commercial awareness
• Ability to travel 20% of time or more, with remote flexibility.
• Ideal candidate will live close to Washington, D.C. or within traveling distance

Why A-Gas?

A-Gas offers generous compensation and benefits package, incentives include annual bonus, participation in the Employee Ownership Program, and 401(k) with company match. It is an exciting time to be a part of A-Gas, join our team in making an impact.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.