Vice President-Environmental Regulatory & Permitting

Lead and develop a diverse team to successfully implement and manage comprehensive environmental permitting strategies for the design, construction, and operation of processing facilities, pipelines, terminals, and related infrastructure. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements by coordinating internal and external resources, maintaining strong stakeholder alignment, and proactively addressing permitting challenges to support the company’s environmental and operational objectives.

Minimum requirements

Education:

Bachelors or Masters degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or related degrees. Other degrees or experience will be considered if applicable to environmental permitting and compliance in the oil and gas industry.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

- Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in environmental permitting and compliance with demonstrable increase in responsibility and independence.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of direct management experience of permitting resources within a project execution environment.
- Experience working in the energy transportation industry (oil, gas or electrical transmission)
- Experience working with state/federal/tribal environmental agencies.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

- Knowledge of pertinent regulations/programs including (but not limited to): CAA, CWA, ESA, NRHP, NPDES, MBTA and NEPA.
- General experience with CAA permitting & compliance activities in the midstream energy space.
- Experience with facility operational SPCC and response plans (ERP, FRP, etc).
- Experience with Due Diligence on Merger & Acquisition (M&A) projects.
- Experience with the development of scopes of work and request for proposal (RFP) packages.
- Knowledge of developing regulations, and how topics such as Environmental Justice are playing a role in permit acquisition.
- Inform all Stakeholders of potential NGO influence in permitting activities and help formulate plans to communicate and collaborate effectively with these groups.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving orientation; experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Willingness to travel to project sites and/or agency office locations (up to 30% travel anticipated)
- Familiarity with processing, midstream and terminal construction a plus.
- Familiarity in working successfully within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Strong time management skills and ability to successfully manage multiple tasks/projects with tight deadlines.
- Experience and ability to manage internal and external resources.
- Create and implement development plans to motivate and facilitate the growth of internal resources.
- Create a culture of accountability within the organization to ensure understanding and adherence to established objectives.
- Positive and energetic attitude; self-motivated with strong initiative.
- Excellent leadership and mentorship capabilities.
- Detail oriented; resourceful.

Physical Demands:

All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
- Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
- The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

- May be required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
- The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

- Yes