Senior Permitting and Regulatory Manager

Caterpillar Inc.•Lafayette, IN

1d•$159,120 - $238,680•Onsite

About The Position

The Electric Power Division’s Business Development team is seeking an individual to be a strategic advisor to our customers and internal partners. As a Senior Permitting and Regulatory Manager you are the critical link between environmental rules, equipment operations, and project success. You act as a trusted advisor ensuring equipment runs efficiently without violating environmental permits.

Requirements

Data Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.
Level Extensive Experience: Documents sources and validates the accuracy of data analysis by evaluating the pros and cons of data analysis methods used.
Implements procedures and policies within a data processing function.
Teaches others how to improve the validity and reliability of data used in various analyses.
Evaluates best practices of data gathering and analysis within the industry.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Level Extensive Experience: Differentiates assumptions, perspectives, and historical frameworks.
Evaluates past decisions for insights to improve decision-making process.
Uses effective decision-making approaches such as consultative, command, or consensus.
Ensures that assumptions and received wisdom are objectively analyzed in decisions.
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Level Extensive Experience: Reviews others' writing or presentations and provides feedback and coaching.
Demonstrates both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position.
Employs appropriate methods of persuasion when soliciting agreement.
Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
Level Extensive Experience: Communicates to clients regarding expectations of all parties.
Participates in negotiating the terms of the business relationship.
Maintains productive, long-term relationships with clients or vendors.
Empowers others to establish collaborative, healthy relationships.
Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.
Level Extensive Experience: Directs strategic alliances and partnerships for mutual benefit.
Makes sound business decisions on behalf of the group when faced with complex and contradictory alternatives.
Builds the strategic thinking capability of the group.
Interprets available data and analyses when creating business plans.
Recommends ways to position the organization for long-term competitiveness.
Prepares the group's response to key marketplace trends, opportunities, and vulnerabilities.

Nice To Haves

Expert knowledge of the various relevant permits available (e.g. Title V, NSR, PSD, etc.)
Core professional credentials/certifications (e.g. PE, CHMM, CEP, QEP, etc.)
Ability to model emissions output based on equipment performance, creating emissions calculating methodologies
Ability to analyze equipment data sheets to determine operational flexibility under strict permit caps
Convert legal code into practical use and incorporate it into standard operating procedure

Responsibilities

Create ad-hoc Emissions Solution recommendations at a project level, to lock in immediate business and begin crafting agreements.
Lead cross-functional collaboration with business partners across the organization and outside consultants to gain data on industry trends and collect voice of the customer and voice of the business to propose ideas for business growth.
Thoroughly understand working-level Federal and State emissions requirements to guide team strategies to secure wins with customers.
Manage metrics, dashboards, and supporting management tools in place to monitor performance and develop processes to increase sales.
Plan and direct all projects viewed as critical to the department and the enterprise.
Gather information and assess the market, including competitive issues, market dynamics, market service needs, and the company position in the industry by securing a leadership role within the trade associations, technical bodies, and schools particular to this sector.