Environmental Permitting Lead for Mining & Energy Projects

1300 Accenture Srl Company; Santa Fe Capital; On-site; ARS 92,724,000 - 139,086,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking an Environmental Permits Specialist in Argentina to manage the obtaining, maintenance and monitoring of environmental and sectoral permits for project execution. You will translate legal requirements into verifiable design criteria, anticipate environmental restrictions, and maintain a critical permit route aligned with the project schedule.

The role bridges engineering and regulatory authorities, ensuring compliance with national/provincial laws and environmental standards,

Qualifications

• University-level degree in Environmental Sciences or related field with professional registration.
• Experience in environmental management and permits for mining/energy/infrastructure projects in Argentina.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the environmental permits matrix, identify competent bodies and deadlines.
• Prepare, review and submit Environmental Impact Report and biennial updates with required documentation.
• Manage associated sectoral permits: water use, effluent, emissions, hazardous waste, soil movement and native vegetation.
• Maintain dialogue with provincial and national authorities, responding to observations and audits.
• Alert on critical permit routes and propose sequencing alternatives to protect schedule.

Skills

Spanish language

Technical English

GIS expertise

Project scheduling tools

Environmental permitting

Mining/energy project experience

Education

University degree in Environmental Sciences or related field

Graduate degree in environmental management, environmental impact assessment or environmental law desirable

Tools

GIS software

Project scheduling software

Job description

Bechtel is seeking an Environmental Permits Specialist in Argentina to manage the obtaining, maintenance and monitoring of environmental and sectoral permits for project execution. You will translate legal requirements into verifiable design criteria, anticipate environmental restrictions, and maintain a critical permit route aligned with the project schedule.

The role bridges engineering and regulatory authorities, ensuring compliance with national/provincial laws and environmental standards,