Manager, Environmental Permitting

Location:

Reno, NV, US, 89511

Manager, Environmental Permitting

Position Summary

The Environmental Permitting Manager will report to the Director, Business Development. The Environmental Permitting Manager will be focused on permitting in support of exploration, development, and construction of Ormat’s renewable energy projects.

Essential Functions

Develop and implement permitting strategies for assigned resource and development projects and synchronize work plan with other involved Ormat Teams

Prepare necessary environmental permit applications, contract, and manage consultants to achieve all regulatory, siting and environmental requirements and approvals needed to achieve permit acquisition

Frequent monitoring and reporting on all projects and prospects under development

Prepare milestone schedules and be involved in budget requirements to complete permitting on assigned projects

Negotiate with County, State, Federal and other regulatory agencies to achieve acceptable permit conditions consistent with project and Company goals, schedules, costs, and environmental protection

Build, strengthen, and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies, partners, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders

Conduct environmental and permitting due diligence on potential sites and acquisition opportunities for renewable energy projects

Willingness to travel nationally up to 20% of time, with the ability to travel for long distances by car and air

Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner

Other Responsibilities

Other duties and projects as assigned by management

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Business Administration or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project permitting and environmental review

Demonstrated problem solving, negotiating and excellent oral and written communication skills

Experience and knowledge of environmental permitting regulations, including NEPA and CEQA

Ability to manage internal and consultant teams to meet deliverables

The ability to write and review/edit technical and commercial documents

Proactive and responsible; able to set own action plans and manage multiple responsibilities at once

Must have excellent organizational and planning skills

Must be able to read, write, and speak English at a level which will permit the employee to accurately understand and communicate information to perform job duties safely and efficiently

Must be able to use and acquire knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation. Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and use of the Internet

Proficiency in MS Project or Smartsheet and ArcGIS is strongly desired

Must possess at any time a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to Ormat’s auto insurance carrier

Physical Requirements

Must be able to work in an office environment

This position requires sitting 80% of the time and standing and walking 20% of the time