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At Repsol, we are committed to equality and do not request personal information.
We believe that diversity contributes to innovative ideas and provides added value that enables us to benefit from mutual learning and perform our best work. Here, what counts is your experience and your ability to create value. We offer you the opportunity to grow professionally, develop your career with challenging projects and collaborate with talented people worldwide. As a company committed to diversity and inclusion, we encourage all professionals who meet the job description requirements to apply.
Repsol, Renewables NA is seeking a Director, Environmental Affairs, to lead a team of environmental professionals supporting development projects and the management of environmental and regulatory permitting for large-scale wind and solar renewable generation and battery storage projects and oversees the corporate environmental compliance goals. This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead a staff of environmental and permitting team members, who manage technical and environmental consultants including scoping, directing and reviewing work product
Manage the Company’s environmental due diligence strategy and process to support project identification and development plans
Ensure the overall environmental and permitting schedule and budgets meet established project performance milestones and goals
Determine technical and environmental study scopes, oversee performance of studies and preparation of reports, and interpret and disseminate study results for a wide variety of environmental topics including biological, aquatic, cultural, and other environmental resources.
Ensure all relevant federal and state agency environmental compliance documentation supporting permit applications and decisions including but not limited to major environmental actions subject to National Environmental Policy Act and State Environmental Policy Act reviews, Endangered Species Act, Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and Clean Water Act are achieved timely and within project milestones and timeline
Review staff’s preparation of environmental compliance, management, or mitigation documentation, such as Bird and Bat Conservation Strategy, Eagle Conservation Plan, Incidental Take Authorizations or other construction or operational compliance plans
Effectively interpret, summarize, discuss and implement environmental policies and regulations through various industry trade organizations.
Track developments of environmental policies and regulations through trade organizations, environmental NGOs and federal/state regulating agencies working groups and industry collaboratives
Facilitate/lead meetings with a variety of stakeholders including contractors, third parties, regulatory agency staff, tribes, consultants and Repsol staff for a range of environmental and development matters
Assist the company with documenting federal, state and local environmental compliance, during construction, operation, and decommissioning
Obtain environmental and regulatory approvals, licenses and permits
REQUIREMENTS
Proven leadership of environmental and permitting professionals
A proven track record of experience in providing permitting support for industrial scale energy projects (i.e., renewable generation and transmission); wind and solar generation experience preferred
U.S. experience working with Federal agencies, tribal governments, state agencies, eNGOs, and other land use planning or zoning entities
Direct experience with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance reviews, state-level environmental quality act reviews and state-level energy regulatory proceedings, local zoning authorizations, as well as post-permitting compliance and implementation
Working familiarity with federal and state laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines, that may be applicable to permitting the construction and operation of renewable energy generation projects
Relevant experience performing, reviewing, and interpreting environmental impacts analysis, including but not limited to land use/zoning, natural and cultural resources, visual, sound, shadow flicker, and communications
Working knowledge of geospatial and land use planning analysis; Geographic Information Systems (GIS) confidential
Keen, demonstrated interest in renewable energy
Ability to travel
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Must be legally authorized to work in the US for any employer. Repsol does not offer sponsorship.
Bachelor’s degree or other advanced degree in science, planning or a closely related technical field
10+ years of experience performing environmental management and/or permitting services
Technical understanding of environmental issues related to industrial development and permitting, including but not limited to land use/zoning, biological, aquatic, cultural, noise, visual, and socioeconomic considerations
Demonstrated experience supporting development, construction, or operation of renewable generation projects preferred
Repsol is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran
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