About the role
Job Title: Environmental Regulatory Technician II Compensation: $35 per hour Location: Carlsbad, NM Schedule: 5-2 Scope The Environmental and 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, socioeconomic, 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 and implementing appropriate or best environmental, socioeconomic, or health practices and company's lessons learned, and providing input to the Environmental Business Planning process * Obtain identified project permits, licenses, and approvals in a timely manner; track and 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 and 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, socioeconomic, or health matters * Provide (to the project's SHE Manager) input for cost and schedule estimates related to the regulatory approvals and 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, socioeconomic, or health issue and impact avoidance and 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, socioeconomic, 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, or loan agreements * Develop and ensure the proper implementation of effective EMP implementation and E&R performance monitoring procedures regarding environmental, socioeconomic, or health matters * Coordinate EMP implementation and E&R performance monitoring activities regarding environmental, socioeconomic, or health matters with Site Construction Managers or Supervisors * Provide assistance to the PT and EPC contractors regarding EMP implementation and E&R performance regarding environmental, socioeconomic, or health matters * Conduct routine inspections and assessments of EPC Contractors' work sites regarding environmental, socioeconomic, or health matters * Investigate, record, and report identified E&R compliance initiatives and non-compliance situations regarding environmental, socioeconomic, or health matters * Ensure the proper and timely completion and submission of EMP implementation and E&R performance monitoring and reporting forms and documents regarding environmental, socioeconomic, or health matters * Prepare project and internal E&R and regulatory compliance stewardship reports regarding environmental, socioeconomic, or health matters, as well as external reports required to satisfy Government or Lender requirements and requests * Coordinate the activities of environmental, socioeconomic, 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, socioeconomic, or health matters * Oversee communications and the flow of information between field locations and the Project SHE Manager regarding environmental, socioeconomic, or health matters * Coordinate and participate in project worker and PT E&R performance, EMP implementation-related, and other environmental, socioeconomic, or health training and 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, socioeconomic, or health matters * Candidates should have experience in the environmental, socioeconomic, or health fields, 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 languages is desirable * Candidates should have good interpersonal skills, some supervisory and organizational talents, and proven ability to work in a positive team manner
Top 3 Things Managers Are Looking For * Clean driving record * Some field equipment and mechanical knowledge * Time management and flexibility