Qualifications
NOTE: NEW EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF COVID-19 VACCINATION, SUBJECT TO POTENTIAL REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION DUE TO MEDICAL ISSUES OR SINCERELY HELD RELIGIOUS BELIEFS.
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 and energy storage projects
- Willingness to travel nationally up to 30% 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 safely and efficiently perform job duties
- 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
- Must have the ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds without assistance
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.