Environmental Permits & Compliance Lead - Argentina

BairesDev; Santa Fe Capital; Remote; ARS 108,178,000 - 169,994,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel in Argentina seeks a specialist to manage environmental permits and regulatory compliance for mining, energy, and infrastructure projects. You will coordinate with engineering teams to translate regulatory requirements into design criteria, ensuring timely approvals and adherence to environmental standards.

Responsibilities include preparing permit documentation, supervising environmental studies, and maintaining ongoing liaison with provincial and national authorities.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of professional practice in environmental management and permits.
• At least 3 years in mining, energy or infrastructure projects in Argentina.
• Professional registration in the corresponding jurisdiction.
• Graduate degree or diploma in environmental management, environmental impact assessment or environmental law desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing and updating the permits matrix with competent bodies and deadlines.
• Prepare and submit Environmental Impact Report and biennial updates with required documentation.
• Manage sectoral permits including water use, emissions, hazardous waste, and transport of hazardous substances.
• Maintain dialogue with authorities, respond to observations and audits, ensure schedule compliance.
• Ensure environmental commitments are tracked and reported to client and project management.

Skills

Environmental management

Permits handling

Regulatory liaison

Project coordination

Education

University degree in Environmental Sciences or related fields

Professional registration

Graduate degree in environmental management or environmental law desirable

Job description

Bechtel in Argentina seeks a specialist to manage environmental permits and regulatory compliance for mining, energy, and infrastructure projects. You will coordinate with engineering teams to translate regulatory requirements into design criteria, ensuring timely approvals and adherence to environmental standards.

Responsibilities include preparing permit documentation, supervising environmental studies, and maintaining ongoing liaison with provincial and national authorities.