Environmental Permits Lead - Mining & Energy (Argentina)

AgileEngine, LLC.; Santa Fe Capital; On-site; ARS 139,086,000 - 200,903,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking an Environmental Permits Manager to oversee obtaining, maintaining, and monitoring environmental permits for a major project in Argentina, ensuring compliance with national and provincial regulations and client standards.

The role bridges engineering and regulatory authorities, translating legal requirements into design criteria and controlling permit routes in line with the project schedule.

Qualifications

• University degree with professional registration in the corresponding jurisdiction.
• 5–8 years of professional practice in environmental management and permits.
• Graduate degree in environmental management, environmental impact assessment or environmental law is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing permits matrix, submission requirements, deadlines.
• Prepare and submit Environmental Impact Report and biennial updates.
• Manage associated sectoral permits: water use and concession, effluent dumping, emissions, hazardous waste, soil movement, vegetation.
• Maintaining technical dialogue with enforcement authorities and responding to observations.
• Timely alert of critical permits and proposing sequencing alternatives to keep the schedule.
• Keep track of commitments and verify compliance on the ground and with the design team.
• Support citizen participation and relations with communities and authorities; deliver environmental documents.

Skills

Environmental management experience

Education

University degree in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Natural Resources, Geological Sciences or Biological Sciences

Job description

Bechtel is seeking an Environmental Permits Manager to oversee obtaining, maintaining, and monitoring environmental permits for a major project in Argentina, ensuring compliance with national and provincial regulations and client standards.

The role bridges engineering and regulatory authorities, translating legal requirements into design criteria and controlling permit routes in line with the project schedule.