Mgr Permitting

About the role

Provides mentorship and proactive leadership to a team of environmental professionals who support 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

• 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 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 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum six years in the energy industry, including at least five years of supervisory or management experience.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with safety as the utmost priority.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills.
• Broad knowledge of environmental regulations, policies, and procedures at federal and state levels.
• 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, with the ability to communicate and connect with senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Preferred: License or certification in engineering, project management, or environmental field.