Remote Environmental Permits Lead for Mining Projects

Chainlink; Santa Fe Capital; On-site; ARS 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a senior Environmental Permits Manager in Argentina to obtain, maintain, and monitor environmental permits for projects. You will bridge engineering design with regulatory requirements, anticipate restrictions, and ensure alignment with project schedules, avoiding detentions.

The role emphasizes rigorous documentation and compliance across national and provincial authorities. The position requires strong knowledge of environmental regulations, expert coordination with

Qualifications

• Requires university degree in environmental sciences, chemistry, civil engineering, natural resources, geological or biological sciences with professional registration.
• 5–8 years of environmental management and permits experience; 3+ years in mining, energy or infrastructure in Argentina.
• 8–10 years for Level 2 track with 5+ years in relevant projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor environmental permits matrix and deadlines.
• Prepare and submit Environmental Impact Reports and biennial updates.
• Handle sectoral permits (water use, emissions, hazardous waste, etc.).
• Maintain dialogue with provincial and national authorities and respond to audits.
• Define scope of environmental baselines (air, water, soils, biodiversity, archaeology).
• Provide environmental constraints to design teams and verify compliance.

Skills

Environmental permits management

Regulatory liaison

Environmental impact assessment

Project environmental planning

Geography and regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor degree in Environmental Sciences or Civil Engineering

Graduate degree in environmental management or environmental law (desirable)

Job description

Bechtel is seeking a senior Environmental Permits Manager in Argentina to obtain, maintain, and monitor environmental permits for projects. You will bridge engineering design with regulatory requirements, anticipate restrictions, and ensure alignment with project schedules, avoiding detentions.

The role emphasizes rigorous documentation and compliance across national and provincial authorities. The position requires strong knowledge of environmental regulations, expert coordination with