Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) Monitoring and Verification Specialist
Tracking stored carbon dioxide to make sure it stays safely underground.
Environment, Health and Safety
What this person does in the real world
- Analyse sensor data from carbon storage sites
- Plan and carry out monitoring surveys
- Write clear reports for regulators and project teams
Why this job matters
Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) projects help reduce industrial emissions. Monitoring & Verification Specialists provide the evidence that carbon dioxide is stored safely and permanently. Their work builds trust and ensures projects meet strict regulations
Skills and tools you’ll use
- Analysing environmental and sensor data
- Field survey techniques
- Report writing and documentation
- Understanding geological storage systems
- Attention to detail and accuracy
Where you’ll work
You may split your time between field sites and office-based analysis and reporting work.
You’ll love this if you...
- Enjoy fieldwork as well as working with data
- Care about reducing industrial emissions
- Like producing clear evidence-backed reports
Routes in
- Apprenticeship: Lab Tech / Environmental Technician
- College/University: Geoscience, Environmental Science, Petroleum Engineering
- First roles: Monitoring & Verification Assistant, Field Tech, Junior Analyst
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