LatAm Mining Permits & Compliance Lead

Mx16 (Fcrs = Mx016) Sandoz S.A. De C.V.; Santa Fe Capital; On-site; ARS 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Argentina seeks an experienced environmental permits manager to lead the obtaining and monitoring of environmental and sectoral permits essential for project execution. The role bridges engineering and regulatory authorities, translating legal requirements into verifiable design criteria and ensuring a compliant, on-schedule permit route.

The successful candidate will manage a broad scope of environmental baselines, liaise with provincial and national agencies, and supervise

Qualifications

• Level 1 requires university degree in Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Natural Resources, Geological or Biological Sciences with registration.
• 2Requirements include 3+ years in mining, energy or infrastructure projects in Argentina.
• Graduate degree in environmental management or law desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage permits matrix, deadlines, and required documentation.
• Prepare and submit Environmental Impact Reports and updates.
• Oversee sectoral permits (water use, emissions, waste, etc.).
• Interact with provincial/national authorities; respond to observations.
• Define environmental baselines and supervise consultants.
• Assess impacts and mitigation measures; ensure integration into design.
• Estimate hours/costs for environmental studies and budget alignment.
• Ensure compliance with environmental commitments and report progress.
• Support citizen participation and community relations.

Skills

Spanish

English (technical)

Regulatory compliance

Education

Level 1: environmental/engineering degree

Level 2: advanced environmental management emphasis

Job description

Bechtel Argentina seeks an experienced environmental permits manager to lead the obtaining and monitoring of environmental and sectoral permits essential for project execution. The role bridges engineering and regulatory authorities, translating legal requirements into verifiable design criteria and ensuring a compliant, on-schedule permit route.

The successful candidate will manage a broad scope of environmental baselines, liaise with provincial and national agencies, and supervise