Mgr Permitting

Williams; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams in Houston is seeking a Permitting Manager to mentor a team of environmental professionals supporting capital expansion and tactical projects. You will influence project execution while promoting environmental stewardship.

You will lead permitting processes for FERC-regulated expansion, coordinate resources, and provide training to partners. Strong leadership and communication are essential to align team performance with operating-area goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• Minimum six years in the energy industry including at least five years of supervisory/management experience.
• License or certification in engineering, project management or environmental field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establishes consistent permitting processes and personnel accountabilities for FERC regulated expansion projects.
• Manages division of work, methods, and procedures to ensure the permitting function meets the needs of Operations and Engineering Services.
• Ensures priorities and performance of the permitting team are aligned with the operating area's goals.
• Develops and delivers training to internal and external business partners.
• Leads and participates in incident investigations for project-related environmental incidents.
• Coordinates resources, including contractor resources for permitting and construction compliance efforts.
• Provides technical support and interpretation of environmental regulations, policies and procedures to business partners.
• Collaborates with other permitting groups to establish KPIs of permitting and compliance processes to aid in continuous improvement of performance.
• Develops and leads highly performing work teams.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Mentoring

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Permitting Manager is responsible for providing mentorship and proactive leadership to a team of environmental professionals who support our capital expansion and tactical projects. This role requires an effective leader who can lead team members as well as influence and encourage others to promote environmental stewardship and project execution!

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Establishes consistent permitting processes and personnel accountabilities for FERC regulated expansion projects
• Manages division of work, methods, and procedures to ensure the permitting function meets the needs of Operations and Engineering Services
• Ensures priorities and performance of the permitting team are in alignment with the expectations and goals of the operating area
• Develops and delivers training to our internal and external business partners
• Leads, provides support and participates in incident investigations for project-related environmental incidents
• Coordinates resources, including contractor resources when needed for permitting and construction compliance efforts
• Provides technical support and interpretation of various environmental regulations, policies and procedures to our business partners
• Collaborates with other permitting groups to establish key performance indicators of the permitting and compliance processes to aid in continuous improvement of performance
• Develops and leads highly performing work teams
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in engineering, or related field; a minimum six (6) years’ in the energy industry including a minimum of five (5) years’ supervisory/management experience
• Preferred: License or certification in engineering, project management or environmental field

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
• Broad level of knowledge concerning environmental regulations, policies, and procedures at a federal and state level
• Experience with the NEPA review process under BLM or FERC for linear projects
• Experience interacting with federal, state, and local officials related to permitting and compliance
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem solving skills, and ability to communicate and connect with senior leaders

Mgr Permitting is responsible for providing guidance and proactive leadership to a team of environmental professionals who support the capital expansion and tactical projects for the operating area. The Mgr Permitting must be an effective leader and able to lead direct reports as well as influence and inspire others to promote environmental stewardship and project execution.