Environmental/Regulatory Technician II

Global Edge Group; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Edge Group is seeking an Environmental/Regulatory Advisor to act as the single point of contact for environmental and regulatory matters across the project lifecycle in New Mexico. You will coordinate ESHIA/EMP development, manage permits, and ensure integration of environmental standards into EPC designs and schedules.

In this role you will support the SHE Manager, interact with consultants and project teams, and oversee regulatory compliance activities, aiming to keep projects in line

Qualifications

• University degree in Natural or Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Social Sciences, Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience in an environmental/regulatory role, preferably on construction or extractive projects.
• Knowledge of external project financing desirable.
• Knowledge of country regulations desirable.
• Excellent English speaking and writing skills required.
• Familiarity with in-country language(s) desirable.
• Strong interpersonal, supervisory and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of ESHIA and EMP documents with consultants and Project Team.
• Coordinate regulatory compliance plans and ensure timely permits/licenses/approvals.
• Support SHE Manager in implementing E&R practices and lessons learned.
• Interface with design/execution teams to embed environmental/health requirements in plans.
• Provide input for cost and schedule estimates related to regulatory approvals and E&R deliverables.
• Develop and monitor EMP/E&R performance with EPC contractors and site teams.
• Prepare internal reports and external submissions to satisfy lenders and government requirements.

Skills

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Supervisory/leadership

Finance awareness

Regulatory awareness

Multilingual familiarity

Education

University degree in Natural/Environmental Sciences or related field

Job description

The Environmental/Regulatory Advisor is the single point of contact for all environmental and regulatory matters and is responsible for the coordination and oversight of environmental and regulatory programs, including engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning aspects.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with environmental and/or socioeconomic and/or health consultants and the Project Team (PT), as necessary, to oversee the preparation of the project's Emergency Support Group (ESHIA) and EMP
• Develop, coordinate functional endorsement of, and implement the project's Regulatory Compliance Plan and Environmental Management Plan, including preliminary versions of these plans
• Assist the project's Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Manager in supporting project-related Environmental & Regulatory (E&R) activities, identifying/implementing appropriate/best environmental and/or socioeconomic and/or health practices and company's lessons learned, and providing input to the Environmental Business Planning process
• Obtain identified project permits/licenses/approvals in a timely manner; track/steward the project approvals process and the project's compliance status
• Interface with project design and execution teams to ensure that the company environmental, socioeconomic, and health requirements/standards are properly integrated into project designs and implementation plans
• Provide input to the SHE&S-related Coordination Procedures for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contractor Invitation to Tender (ITT) packages regarding environmental and/or socioeconomic and/or health matters
• Provide (to the project's SHE Manager), input for cost and schedule estimates related to the regulatory approvals/compliance process and the development and implementation of the project's ESHIA, Environmental Management Plan (EMP), Health Plan, and other E&R deliverables
• Recommend appropriate environmental and/or socioeconomic and/or health issues/impacts avoidance/mitigation measures and oversee their implementation
• Work with EPC contractors to ensure the development of appropriate and acceptable E&R plans (e.g., Environmental Management Plans, Waste Management Plans, Spill Response Plans, Socioeconomic Action Plans, and Health Plans) applicable to their scope of work
• Review EPC contractor E&R plans and other deliverables for comprehensiveness and acceptability regarding environmental and/or socioeconomic and/or health matters, as prescribed in the project's Coordination Procedures and other contractual documents
• Provide guidance to the PT and EPC contractors related to overall regulatory compliance and E&R performance as required by applicable host-country regulatory requirements, project obligations and commitments, and/or loan agreements
• Develop and ensure the proper implementation of effective EMP implementation/E&R performance monitoring procedures regarding environmental and/or socioeconomic and/or health matters
• Coordinate EMP implementation/E&R performance monitoring activities regarding environmental and/or socioeconomic and/or health matters with Site Construction Managers and/or Supervisors
• Provide assistance to the PT and EPC contractors regarding EMP implementation and E&R performance regarding environmental and/or socioeconomic and/or health matters
• Conduct routine inspections/assessments of EPC Contractors' work sites regarding environmental, socioeconomic, and/or health matters
• Investigate, record, and report identified E&R compliance initiatives and non-compliance situations regarding environmental and/or socioeconomic and/or health matters
• Ensure the proper and timely completion and submission of EMP implementation/E&R performance monitoring/reporting forms and documents regarding environmental and/or socioeconomic and/or health matters
• Prepare project/internal E&R and regulatory compliance stewardship reports regarding environmental and/or socioeconomic and/or health matters, as well as external reports required to satisfy Government or Lender requirements/requests
• Coordinate the activities of environmental and/or socioeconomic and/or health technical experts hired to undertake specific E&R-related tasks
• Assist the PT, as appropriate, regarding special tasks, studies and reports related to overall E&R topics and regulatory compliance requirements regarding environmental and/or socioeconomic and/or health matters
• Oversee communications/the flow of information between field locations and the Project SHE Manager regarding environmental, socioeconomic, and/or health matters
• Coordinate and participate in project worker and PT E&R performance/EMP implementation-related and other environmental and/or socioeconomic and/or health matters training/awareness sessions

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in a closely related position
• Applicants must possess a university degree in Natural or Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Social Sciences (e.g., anthropology, sociology), Engineering or some other technical field related to E&R management regarding environmental and/or socioeconomic and/or health matters
• Candidates should have experience regarding the environmental and/or socioeconomic and/or health field(s) preferably related to a construction or extractive industry project
• Knowledge of external project financing desirable
• Knowledge of (specific country) regulations desirable
• Excellent English speaking and writing skills required
• Familiarity with the predominant in-country language(s) is desirable
• Candidates should have good interpersonal skills, some supervisory/organizational talents, and proven ability to work in a positive team manner