Mgr Permitting

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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
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Employee stock purchase plan
Domestic partner benefits
Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about
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