Environmental Permitting Lead – Mining & Energy Projects

Chainpatrol Inc.; Santa Fe Capital; On-site; ARS 107,614,000 - 138,361,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Permits & Environmental Compliance Lead in Argentina to manage environmental permits from planning through execution. You will bridge engineering and authorities, translating legal requirements into design criteria and guiding schedule-aligned environmental deliverables.

Strong regulatory knowledge and consulting oversight are essential. Role requires university degrees in environmental fields, 5+ years in environmental management and permits, and Spanish fluency with

Qualifications

• University degree in Environmental Sciences or related with professional registration in the relevant jurisdiction.
• 5–8 years in environmental management and permits; mining/energy/infrastructure in Argentina preferred.
• Graduate degree in environmental management, environmental impact assessment or environmental law desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update the project's permits matrix with deadlines and responsible bodies.
• Prepare, review and submit Environmental Impact Report and biennial updates.
• Manage sectoral permits (water use, effluent, emissions, hazardous waste, soils).
• Maintain dialogue with authorities, respond to observations and audits.
• Define environmental baselines and supervise consultants; ensure data traceability.

Skills

Environmental permits

Regulatory engagement

Project scheduling

Technical English

Education

University degree in Environmental Sciences or related

Graduate degree in environmental management / law (desirable)

Tools

GIS

Excel / Advanced spreadsheets

Job description

Bechtel is seeking a Permits & Environmental Compliance Lead in Argentina to manage environmental permits from planning through execution. You will bridge engineering and authorities, translating legal requirements into design criteria and guiding schedule-aligned environmental deliverables.

Strong regulatory knowledge and consulting oversight are essential. Role requires university degrees in environmental fields, 5+ years in environmental management and permits, and Spanish fluency with