Environmental Regulatory Technician II

RWDY Inc•Carlsbad, NM

2d•$35 - $35

About The Position

The Environmental Regulatory Technician II supports environmental and regulatory activities for a project in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The role coordinates with the Project Team, the Safety, Health and Environmental Manager, consultants, and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors to develop, implement, and monitor environmental, socioeconomic, and health plans and regulatory compliance processes. Responsibilities span project planning, design, construction, and commissioning, including permit coordination, contractor oversight, site inspections, reporting, and training. The position is listed at $35 per hour with a 5-2 schedule.

Requirements

Previous experience in a closely related position.
University degree in Natural or Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Social Sciences (such as anthropology or sociology), Engineering, or another technical field related to E&R management.
Experience in environmental, socioeconomic, or health fields; experience related to construction or extractive industry projects is preferred.
Excellent English speaking and writing skills.
Good interpersonal skills, some supervisory and organizational talents, and a demonstrated ability to work positively as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of external project financing.
Knowledge of the specific country's regulations.
Familiarity with predominant in-country languages.
Clean driving record.
Some field equipment and mechanical knowledge.
Time management and flexibility.

Responsibilities

Work with environmental, socioeconomic, or health consultants and the Project Team to oversee preparation of the project's ESHIA and Environmental Management Plan.
Develop, coordinate functional endorsement of, and implement the project's Regulatory Compliance Plan and Environmental Management Plan, including preliminary versions.
Assist the SHE Manager with project E&R activities, identifying and implementing appropriate or best practices and lessons learned, and providing input to Environmental Business Planning.
Obtain project permits, licenses, and approvals in a timely manner and track the approvals process and compliance status.
Coordinate with project design and execution teams to integrate company environmental, socioeconomic, and health requirements and standards into project designs and implementation plans.
Provide input on environmental, socioeconomic, and health matters for SHE&S-related Coordination Procedures in EPC Contractor Invitation to Tender packages.
Provide input to the SHE Manager on cost and schedule estimates for regulatory approvals, compliance, and development and implementation of E&R deliverables.
Recommend measures to avoid and mitigate environmental, socioeconomic, or health impacts and oversee their implementation.
Work with EPC contractors to ensure they develop suitable E&R plans, such as environmental and waste management plans, spill response plans, socioeconomic action plans, and health plans.
Review EPC contractor E&R plans and deliverables for completeness and acceptability under project procedures and contractual documents.
Guide the Project Team and EPC contractors on regulatory compliance and E&R performance under applicable regulations, project commitments, and loan agreements.
Develop and ensure implementation of procedures for EMP implementation and E&R performance monitoring.
Coordinate EMP implementation and performance monitoring with Site Construction Managers or Supervisors.
Assist the Project Team and EPC contractors with EMP implementation and E&R performance.
Conduct routine inspections and assessments of EPC contractor work sites.
Investigate, record, and report E&R compliance initiatives and non-compliance situations.
Ensure timely completion and submission of EMP implementation and E&R monitoring forms and documents.
Prepare project, internal, and external E&R and regulatory compliance stewardship reports, including reports required by government or lenders.
Coordinate environmental, socioeconomic, or health technical experts hired for specific E&R tasks.
Assist the Project Team with special tasks, studies, and reports concerning E&R topics and regulatory compliance.
Oversee communications and information flow between field locations and the Project SHE Manager.
Coordinate and participate in E&R performance, EMP implementation, and other environmental, socioeconomic, or health training and awareness sessions for project workers and the Project Team.