Contractor - Lead Verifier

About Us

Our Business Assurance business is a recognized, world-leading professional assurance services organization. We specialize in management systems compliance and expert advice across a broad spectrum of standards, schemes and business improvement services to include customized training and assurance. In Inspection Services, we certify safety critical industrial equipment according to recognized codes, standards and regulations. We also partner with companies to provide tailored high-quality inspection services throughout their manufacturing supply chains, making sure equipment is built safely and to their requirements.

Bring your management systems audit skills and environmental, safety and quality experience to our Management Systems Lead Assessor role and make the most of your professional skills doing more of the work you enjoy.

Setting international standards of excellence in safety is our purpose as an organization. Responsible, dedicated Assessors like you help our clients to manage their systems and risks so they can improve their current and future performance.

Job Overview 

The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory methods, be an experienced lead verifier under multiple schemes (WRI GHG Protocol, The Climate Registry, etc.), and have broad industry experience base, including oil and gas, marine, the electric power sector, and the hospitality industry, among others.  

Job Responsibilities 

A lead verifier manages verification projects successfully from the kick-off meeting through the delivery of the final report and statement.  He/She interacts with the client directly, clearly communicating data and information requests and findings.  He/She is responsible for upholding LRQA’s internal standards and ensuring the client is meeting the requirements of the specific reporting criteria for which they are seeking verification. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading verifications for a variety of clients with facilities world-wide. This role will involve travel, mainly within the United States but occasionally abroad. 

Job Requirements 

The requirements of this position are:

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of relevant greenhouse gas emissions and sustainability data reporting schemes and sources,
• Excellent communication and IT skills with a high standard of personal and professional presentation,
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel is necessary,
• Presence and credibility to represent LR authoritatively at the most senior levels across the industry,
• Reside in the US within easy reach of major commuting routes,
• B.S. in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field, and
• At least 3 years of experience supporting GHG and GHG verification projects.

LRQA offers a flexible and varied schedule along with competitive remuneration plus expenses; in addition to having the opportunity to contribute to LR’s high professional standard and reputation across the industry.

About us

In sectors ranging from food safety to energy management, our work helps to make sure our clients’ assets and processes are safe, dependable and sustainable.  After over 250 years, we remain a driving force for innovation and excellence.