Christopher K.

About Christopher K.

I focus on compliance strategies, permitting processes, and climate reporting to ensure…

Experience

1. Senior Engineer

   Blue Origin

   Jul 2023 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Developed and implemented compliance strategies for operational sites, constructionprojects, and new acquisitions.• Served as a primary liaison with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies, securingenvironmental permits, managing ongoing compliance obligations, and aligning internalpractices with evolving environmental regulations ensuring adherence to CERCLA, RCRA,Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state-specific regulatory frameworks.• Directed the corporate climate reporting strategy, ensuring full compliance with emergingdomestic and international disclosure mandates. Collaborated across legal, finance, and sustainabilityteams to deliver consistent, audit-ready data.• Developed the organization’s first enterprise-wide GHG inventory, managing and validatingScope 1, 2, and 3 emissions data for Corporate Responsibility reporting. EstablishedQA/QC protocols and data governance structures to improve reporting accuracy andinform executive-level carbon reduction strategies.• Responsible for securing funding to accelerate sustainability and decarbonizationprograms, including site-level energy retrofits and green infrastructure deployment.