Environmental Permits Lead for Mining & Energy Projects

Maxit Consulting - Max Corporate Group; Santa Fe Capital; Remote; ARS 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel in Argentina is seeking a permits and environmental compliance specialist to manage regulatory requirements for major infrastructure, energy and mining projects in San Juan, AR. The role bridges engineering and regulatory bodies to translate legal requirements into verifiable design criteria and ensure on-time permit delivery.

You will coordinate with authorities, supervise environmental studies, and monitor commitments to avoid detentions.

Qualifications

• Requires a university degree in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Natural Resources, Geological Sciences or Biological Sciences, with professional registration, 5–8 years in environmental management and permits, 3+ years in mining/energy/infrastructure in Argentina.
• Graduate degree in environmental management, environmental impact assessment or environmental law is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the permits matrix, deadlines, and responsible bodies.
• Prepare, review and submit Environmental Impact Report and biennial updates with supporting documentation.
• Maintain sectoral permits: water use, effluent, emissions, hazardous waste, soil movement, native vegetation, hazardous substances transport.
• Maintain dialogue with provincial/national authorities, respond to observations and audits.
• Alert and sequence permits to prevent schedule delays; ensure compliance with environmental commitments.
• Define environmental baselines and supervise consultants.
• Review deliverables for methodological sufficiency and data traceability.
• Assess environmental impacts and propose mitigation measures; inform design criteria and specs.
• Prepare progress reports on permits for client and project management.

Skills

Environmental permits

Regulatory compliance

Project liaison

Professional registration

Education

University degree in Environmental Sciences / related field

Graduate degree in environmental management or law (desirable)

Job description

Bechtel in Argentina is seeking a permits and environmental compliance specialist to manage regulatory requirements for major infrastructure, energy and mining projects in San Juan, AR. The role bridges engineering and regulatory bodies to translate legal requirements into verifiable design criteria and ensure on-time permit delivery.

You will coordinate with authorities, supervise environmental studies, and monitor commitments to avoid detentions.