Locus Technologies Earns Two EBJ Business Achievement Awards

Recognized for a massive EHS software rollout for a global energy leader and for its development of three innovative applications to tackle sustainability challenges.


MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., February 10, 2025
 —Locus Technologies, the sustainability and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) compliance software leader, was honored by the Environmental Business Journal® (EBJ) with two prestigious 2024 Business Achievement Awards: the Project Merit award for Locus’s successful implementation of a global waste management solution for one of the world’s largest energy leaders, and the Technology Merit award for Locus’s release of step-change software products for produced water management in the oil and gas industry, high Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerant management, and sustainable construction. Full details of these achievements and Locus’s recent worldwide project implementations are available from www.locustec.com. EBJ is an independent business research publication that has provided strategic market intelligence to the environmental industry since 1988. 

“We are honored to be recognized by an esteemed group of researchers and analysts for the work we are doing to raise the bar in the ESG and EHS software space,” said Neno Duplan, founder and CEO of Locus Technologies. “Our product and implementation teams are masters at developing purpose-built solutions with time-saving frameworks and unmatched configurability. As a result, our clients gain incredible economies while remaining responsive to the emerging demands of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the shifting regulatory pressures state-side. We are pleased to be acknowledged for these advancements.” 

Environmental Business Journal® provides strategic market intelligence to executives and investors in 13 business segments of the environmental industry including environmental consulting & engineering, remediation & industrial services, water & wastewater equipment, air quality & pollution control equipment, hazardous waste management, resource recovery, solid waste management, water/wastewater infrastructure, renewable energy and environmental instrumentation & information systems. 

“In another year of strong growth for the environmental industry in 2024, a number of companies set themselves apart with their growth, innovation, M&A, or signature projects that merit the special recognition of an EBJ award,” said Grant Ferrier, editor of Environmental Business Journal and chair of the EBJ Business Achievement Award selection committee. The 2024 EBJ awards will be presented live and in-person at the EBJ Business Achievement Awards banquet at Environmental Industry Summit XXIII on April 02-04, 2025, in San Diego, along with CCBJ Business Achievement, Lifetime Achievement and 50-Year Company anniversary awards. 

To learn more about Locus Produced Water Management, Locus Refrigerant Management, and Locus Sustainable Construction, please visit www.locustec.com. 

About Locus Technologies 

Locus Technologies, the global environmental, social, governance (ESG), sustainability, and EHS compliance software leader, empowers companies of every size and industry to be credible with ESG reporting. From 1997, Locus pioneered enterprise software-as-a-service (SaaS) for EHS compliance, water management, and ESG credible reporting. Locus apps and software solutions improve business performance by strengthening risk management and EHS for organizations across industries and government agencies. Organizations ranging from medium-sized businesses to Fortune 500 enterprises, such as Sempra, Corteva, Chevron, DuPont, Chemours, San Jose Water Company, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Port of Seattle, and Los Alamos National Laboratory, have selected Locus. Locus is headquartered in Mountain View, California. For further information regarding Locus and its commitment to excellence in SaaS solutions, please visit www.locustec.com or email info@locustec.com. 

About Environmental Business Journal 

Environmental Business Journal has been published since 1988 by Environmental Business International Inc., an independent research and publishing company focused on the environmental and climate change industries. 

 

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Position Details

Opening for full-time interns from May through August 2025. The candidates will work on a variety of projects pending client demands and may include Phase I and II environmental site assessments, site reconnaissance, environmental sampling (indoor air, soil gas, groundwater), waste management, environmental data processing and evaluation, oversight of third-party maintenance activities at remediation systems, and reporting. The internship program is expected to include two interns to work collaboratively to maintain progress on client projects during competing summer demands of more senior staff. The candidates will be supportive team members contributing to our environmental services. The candidates will work out of the office in Mountain View, CA, at least three days per week, eligible to work remotely up to two days per week if responsibilities allow.

About Locus

Locus, established in 1997, is an award-winning firm and recognized industry leader in environmental engineering and sustainability services, providing environmental compliance, specialty investigations, highly experienced remediation/restoration, technical oversight, and hazardous materials management services. Locus specializes in solving complex client problems. Locus is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and offers high-level engineering consulting and strategic support services.

Key Responsibilities

• Implements work plans for environmental assessment and sampling
• Implements health and safety plans
• Uses proprietary database software
• Coordinates waste profiling and disposal
• Quality assurance and quality control of data
• May communicate with public during field work
• Works well with others

Requirements

Entering Senior by Fall 2025 or Recent Graduate for BS in Engineering, Environmental Science, or other Sciences

or

Degree seeking or Recent Graduate for MS in Engineering, Environmental Science, or other Sciences

Also:

• US work authorization is required
• Self-starter with good communication and writing skills
• Ability to work thoughtfully, independently, and on a team

Location:
Mountain View, CA

Term:
Full-time intern (30-40 hrs/wk) from May through August 2025. Exact duration pending candidate availability.

Experience:
Entry-level.

Compensation:
$25 per hour

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Intern for Climate Action Program Implementation (P2)

Position Details

Opening for a full-time intern from May through August 2024. The candidate will work directly with an Accredited Lead Verifier under the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Cap-and-Trade programs of California, Oregon, and Washington State. The position entails auditing of emissions data reports of facilities and entities with large GHG emissions. For example: pulp and paper mills, dairy production facilities, transportation fuel suppliers, glass manufacturing plants, semiconductor manufacturing facilities. Reported emissions determine the reporter’s financial obligation under the cap-and-trade program of their respective state, programs for combatting climate change. Reported product data (e.g. paperboard and market pulp, dairy products, glass, hydrogen) will also be audited. The candidate may also participate in auditing of reports associated with alternative fuel producers and importers under California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard and Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program (e.g. renewable diesel from low-carbon feedstocks and renewable natural gas from dairy manure).

This is a challenging position that requires attention to detail and effective communication with supervisor. The ideal candidate will work under direct supervision of the Lead Verifier to audit report content and report on findings per regulatory requirements under the cap-and-trade programs.

One week of travel to a subset of facilities may be included for experiential learning and enhanced engagement in the full verification process. This is optional depending on the candidate’s interest, experience, and availability.

The candidate’s supervisor is located in Iowa City, Iowa, is a registered Professional Engineer in the States of California and Minnesota and is an accredited Lead Verifier for all report and application types under California, Oregon, and Washington’s cap-and-trade and clean fuels programs.

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Locus Technologies is a leading GHG Verification Body on the West Coast. Locus has completed over 890 verifications under the California Air Resources Board’s GHG and LCFS Programs, and Oregon and Washington’s parallel programs. Accredited by CARB since the inception of the verification programs (2010, and 2020, respectively), Locus maintains Lead Verifiers accredited under all sector specialties and application/report types. Locus is also accredited under Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s GHG and Clean Fuels Programs, as well as Washington Department of Ecology’s GHG Program. Locus additionally provides consulting services for reporters and fuel pathway holders in the GHG/LCFS space, including report/application preparation and proposed capital projects evaluations.

Locus, established in 1997, is an award-winning firm and recognized industry leader in environmental engineering and sustainability services, providing environmental compliance, specialty investigations, highly experienced remediation/restoration, technical oversight, and hazardous materials management services. Locus specializes in solving complex client problems. Locus is headquartered in Mountain View, California, and offers high-level engineering consulting and strategic support services.

Requirements

BS in Engineering, Environmental Science, or other Sciences. Entering Senior by Summer 2025 or Recent Graduate.
or
MS in Engineering, Environmental Science, or other Sciences. Degree seeking or Recent Graduate.

US work authorization is required.

Location

Iowa City, IA

Term

Full-time intern (30-40 hrs/wk) from May through August 2025. Exact duration pending candidate availability.

Compensation

$20-25 per hour.

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Environmental Field Technician (P9)

Position Details

Immediate opening for a full-time Environmental Field Technician. This position involves field work including collection of environmental samples, maintenance of field equipment, coordination with engineers and contractors, and documentation of activities. Hands on outdoor work and the ability to troubleshoot equipment in a timely manner is required. Local candidates are preferred.
Locus Technologies is a San Francisco bay-area based environmental services and software development firm. You will be a team member contributing to services in the remediation, compliance, and sustainability markets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Sample collection of water, air, and vapor samples
  • Operates equipment to monitor field parameters
  • Documentation of field activities through logs and chain of custody records
  • Assists with operating and maintaining treatment and mitigation systems
  • Works closely with engineers and scientists on project requirements
  • Coordinates with laboratories, drillers, vendors and subcontractors
  • Follows work plans and HASPs
  • Follows environmental regulations and orders

Required Qualifications

  • Self-starter and ability to work independently
  • Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team of environmental professionals
  • Attention to details and strong time management capabilities
  • Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing troubleshooting skills
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Professional-level written English
  • Ability to lift heavy equipment
  • Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, ….)

Desirable Qualifications

  • 40-hour HAZWOPER training
  • Experience with remediation systems and extraction wells
  • Field equipment automation experience

Compensation

Comprehensive compensation package, including paid holidays and paid FTO, health insurance, dental/vision insurance, performance bonuses, and competitive salaries. Annual salary of $35,000-$85,000 or hourly equivalent.

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