Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist

<p><strong>Headquartered in Reno, NV, Ormat designs, develops, builds, owns and operates geothermal and recovered energy-based power plants in the US and worldwide. With a spotless international reputation, we&rsquo;re on track to become a leading global provider of renewable energy.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>We take pride in our family-oriented business building practical green energy solutions from the ground up.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Join a team that&rsquo;s giving new life to the future of our planet.&nbsp;</strong></p>

US, Remote

Ormat Technologies, Inc.

https://www.ormat.com/en/home/a/main/

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Full Time

Overview: The Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist is responsible for supporting the business development staff in environmental and permitting related tasks to support the exploration, development, and construction of Ormat&rsquo;s renewable energy and energy storage projects.<br />
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Review projects to be developed to determine environmental issues, permit requirements, and government required environmental reviews needed for permits.</li> <li>Develop and implement permitting strategies for assigned development projects and synchronize work plan with other involved Ormat teams.</li> <li>Prepare and submit necessary permit applications; contract, and manage consultants to achieve all regulatory, discretionary, and environmental requirements and approvals needed to achieve permit acquisition.</li> <li>Lead environmental compliance filing for projects under development and/or operation.</li> <li>Develop project descriptions, tasks, reports, studies, and other documents.</li> <li>Frequent monitoring and reporting on all projects and prospects under development.</li> <li>Prepare milestone schedules and be involved in budget requirements to complete permitting on assigned projects.</li> <li>Participate in meetings with City, County, State, Federal, and/or other regulatory agencies to define requirements and achieve acceptable permit conditions consistent with project and Company goals, schedules, costs, and environmental protection.</li> <li>Build, strengthen, and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies, partners, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.</li> <li>Conduct environmental and permitting due diligence on potential sites and acquisition opportunities for renewable energy and energy storage projects.</li> <li>Willingness to travel nationally up to 10% of time, with the ability to travel for long distances by car and air.</li> <li>Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner.</li> </ul> <br /><br />Other Responsibilities<br /> <ul> <li>Other duties and projects as assigned by management.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Business Administration or the equivalent combination of education and experience.</li> <li>Minimum of 5 years&rsquo; experience in project permitting and environmental review.</li> <li>Demonstrated problem solving, negotiating and excellent oral and written communication skills.</li> <li>Experience and knowledge of environmental permitting regulations, including NEPA and CEQA.</li> <li>Ability to manage internal and consultant teams to meet deliverables.</li> <li>The ability to write and review/edit technical and commercial documents.</li> <li>Proactive and responsible; able to set own action plans and manage multiple responsibilities at once.</li> <li>Must have excellent organizational and planning skills.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>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, PowerPoint, and use of the Internet.</li> <li>Proficiency in MS Project or Smartsheet and ArcGIS is strongly desired.</li> <li>Must possess at any time a valid driver&rsquo;s license with a driving record acceptable to Ormat&rsquo;s auto insurance carrier.</li> </ul> <br />Physical Requirements<br /> <ul> <li>Must be able to work in an office environment and remotely.</li> <li>This position requires sitting 80% of the time and standing and walking 20% of the time.</li> </ul> <br /> <br />