Environmental Affairs Manager

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We strongly believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation. That’s why we welcome professionals who are ready to grow, learn, and bring their perspective to the energy challenges of today and tomorrow.
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Company Profile:

Repsol is a globally integrated multi-energy company headquartered in Madrid, Spain. With a team of 25,000 employees across more than 20 countries, we proudly serve 24 million customers worldwide. Our diversified renewable energy portfolio totals nearly 3,700 MW of installed capacity, with a strong presence in Spain, the United States, and Chile.

As part of our commitment to a more sustainable future, low-emissions generation is at the core of our strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Repsol Renewables North America (RRNA) plays a key role in this vision, with aims to increase generation capacity between 3,000 – 4,000 MW by 2027.

We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and purpose. Repsol offers a comprehensive Employee Value Proposition (EVP), including a holistic Total Rewards program that supports the wellbeing, growth, and contributions of our people. Join us in shaping the future of energy.

Job Summary:

Repsol Renewables North America is seeking an environmental professional to provide development support and management of environmental and regulatory permitting for large-scale renewable generation and storage projects across the U.S. This position reports to and works closely with the Director of Environmental Affairs and Permitting.

The position works closely with internal Development, Engineering and Construction, Land and Legal teams to achieve Repsol’s project and corporate environmental compliance goals. The position is expected to manage multiple external consultants conducting a wide range of environmental studies and local, state, and federal permitting processes. Successful candidate will have extensive experience in environmental management for the entire project lifecycle (development, construction, and operations).

This position is based in Downtown Houston with a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage technical and environmental consultants including scoping, directing and reviewing work products
• Conduct and/or oversee environmental due diligence efforts to support project identification and development plans
• Support schedule and budget development and track project performance toward meeting established project goals
• Determine technical and environmental study needs, oversee performance of studies and preparation of reports, and interpret and disseminate study results for a wide variety of environmental topics including biological, aquatic, cultural, and other environmental resources
• Coordinate the timely completion of federal and state agency environmental compliance documentation supporting permit decisions including but not limited to major environmental actions subject to National Environmental Policy Act and State Environmental Policy Act reviews
• Assist and manager preparation of environmental compliance, management, or mitigation documentation, such as Bird and Bat Conservation Strategy, Eagle Conservation Plan, Vegetation Management Plan, and other construction or operational compliance plans as appliable
• Effectively interpret, summarize, discuss, and implement environmental policies and regulations
• Facilitate/lead meetings with a variety of stakeholders including contractors, third parties, regulatory agency staff, tribes, consultants, and Repsol staff for a range of environmental and development matters
• Assist the company with documenting federal, state and local environmental compliance, during construction, operation, and decommissioning
• Obtain environmental and regulatory approvals, licenses…