Permitting and Restoration Specialist

Enbridge Inc.•Akron, OH

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About The Position

Enbridge Gas Ohio is hiring a Permitting & Restoration Specialist who will be responsible for acquiring local, state, and federal permits for distribution, transmission, storage and gathering natural gas infrastructure maintenance and replacement projects. As a Specialist, you will make presentations for proposed projects to local municipalities, civic groups, property owners, and regulatory agencies. You will also analyze permitting requirements and restoration processes to determine most cost-effective solutions and acceptable performance levels.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 3+ years' experience in project management, project design, project construction, permitting, operations, public relations, or customer service and/or relevant utility experience OR Associate's degree with 5+ years' experience OR High school diploma or GED with 7+ years' experience. Preferred disciplines: Business; Communications; Engineering.
Knowledge of local ordinances, state and federal laws concerning permitting of natural gas infrastructure projects.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Familiar with GIS and graphic design computer applications.
Familiar with SAP.
Excellent in public speaking, negotiating, and customer service skills.
Communicate in a wide variety of styles, influencing and building consensus.

Responsibilities

Supports and coordinates permitting process with internal partners, including Operations, Corrosion, Design, Land, Legal, and External Affairs.
Facilitates permitting of gas infrastructure maintenance and replacement projects.
Review permit applications for accuracy and completeness.
File permits with local, state, and federal permitting agencies, and acts as liaison.
Resolve permitting issues, ensuring efficient project completion.
Help establish and control a uniform and standard process for paying fees and obtaining registration in permitting process.
Measure, report, and develop controls for standard restoration process activity in natural gas infrastructure and maintenance projects.
Control restoration on projects performed by third-party construction and restoration vendors.
Reporting on restoration activity quality and timeliness.
Monitors vendor activity to ensure compliance with construction and restoration standards.
Support and participate in presentations for restoration projects to local municipalities, civic groups, property owners, and regulatory agencies.
Resolve restoration project issues with homeowners and public entities.
May provide information to federal, state, and local agencies on natural gas infrastructure permitting projects.
May coordinate permitting activities with local, state, and federal agencies.
May provide information to federal, state, and local agencies on restoration projects.