AddressPosition Overview:
Our client is seeking a Senior Environmental / Regulatory Approvals Specialist to join their team. The successful candidate will lead environmental and regulatory initiatives, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
With expertise in environmental impact assessment, regulatory compliance, environment plans and project management, the ideal candidate will navigate regulatory frameworks to obtain approvals for various projects and operational activities, for new or existing facilities and pipelines, across the oil and gas, renewable energy, mining and other industry sectors.
About Our Client:
Our client’s team of 65 multi-disciplinary personnel have substantial experience in their specialist fields, delivering successful projects for over 20 years in both project management and consulting. Our client is seeking the right people to meet growing demand for its services.
Our client's company vision is to create safe and resilient businesses, using expertise and wealth of knowledge to deliver best practice solutions for customers and to help them effectively manage their operating and project execution risks.
Our client’s collaborative approach creates shared value for all, as they support customers’ best practice Health Safety & Environment risk management systems and programs, emergency preparedness, response and recovery capabilities, as well as regulatory and governance compliance.
Working with experienced team members delivering trusted consultancy services, and risk-based industry specific solutions, this is an opportunity to provide unparalleled impact, resolution, resilience and sustainable business practices for every client.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the preparation and submission of regulatory approval applications for various projects and operational changes, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and standards
- Conduct environmental impact and risk assessments, review and prepare environment plans, and develop strategies to mitigate potential risks associated with project activities and operations
- Manage stakeholder engagement interfaces, including consultation with regulatory bodies, local communities and collaborate with clients’ internal stakeholders
- Provide expert advice and guidance on environmental and regulatory matters and stay informed about emerging environmental trends, regulations, and technologies
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project objectives are communicated effectively and achieved
- Identify training and development needs for team members and ensure consistency with customers’ management systems
Qualifications / Experience:
- Minimum Bachelor's degree (Master's degree or higher preferred) in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering or related field
- 20+ years of experience in similar roles in environmental management, Regulatory Approvals, or related field
- Comprehensive knowledge of Environmental Regulatory requirements including relevant acts and regulations
- Expertise in environmental auditing, environmental impact and risk assessment, environment plan development, and environmental management systems (EMS)
- Proven track record of successfully obtaining Regulatory Approvals and developing environment plans for complex projects in the mining, energy infrastructure and/or oil and gas industries
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
- Knowledge of relevant environmental regulations and standards, including ISO 14000 and other industry-specific requirements
How to Apply:
If you are a passionate environmental professional with a commitment to regulatory compliance and sustainable operating practices, we want to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this position.
