Carbon Permitting Specialist Bakersfield, CA
, CA, United States
** Carbon Permitting Specialist**
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Environmental Health & Safety
Bakersfield, CA ID: 1200-367 Full-Time/Regular
**Come grow with us!**
Aera is looking for candidates who want to be a part of something bigger than themselves. Authentic individuals who believe in having a career that makes a meaningful impact on our company and the world.
We are looking for the brightest minds and boldest spirits; people with a passion for learning, growing, and continuously improving and innovating. We want individuals who live our values each and every day and will help us power great todays and better tomorrows.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to fill a Permitting Specialist role on our Carbon Implementation Team located in Bakersfield California. This position reports directly to our Carbon Implementation Manager. As a Permitting Specialist, you will support Aeras Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) strategies to enable long-term oil production. You will be a part of an impactful cross-discipline team leveraging innovation, critical thinking and leadership to develop and implement CCUS strategies.
**Position Key Deliverables:**
Provide support for all aspects of project permitting including preparation, submittal, and follow-up on applications with regulatory agencies to successfully implement Aeras first-ever CCUS project.
Position Roles & Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with CCUS team members to prepare permitting and site certification deliverables for state, federal, and local submissions
* Regularly follow up on permit status with each permitting agency
* Serve as focal point for permitting agency requests; ensure accurate and timely response
* Work with Aera stakeholders to ensure compliance with all permit requirements
* Interact with key stakeholders for project advocacy and messaging (Public Affairs, Regulatory and Government Affairs, regulators, partners, researchers, public, etc.)
**Required Skills**
* Demonstrated ability to perform regulatory analysis and manage complex permit submissions to meet aggressive deadlines and business needs
* Demonstrated ability to coordinate and delegate project responsibilities for technical staff in support of complex, integrated project work (e.g., technicians, engineers)
* Demonstrated ability to contend with ambiguity and deliver results in the face of unknows and uncertainty; CCUS is a frontier area and the team will be navigating permitting and site certification processes that have many unknowns
* Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with diverse teammates, partners, and other various internal and external stakeholders strong competencies, as well as written, presentation, and conversational skills are a must
* Team player able to work both independently and inter-dependently as a member of an integrated team
To succeed in our culture, you should be:
* Authentic by being genuine and real, combining candor with care. Staying true and committed to Aera and the community
* Resilient by recognizing that change is constant. The ability to persevere and excel in the face of adversity by turning challenges into opportunities
* Accountable to yourself, others, and the community in which we live, work, and operate
* Innovative by having a passion for learning and relentless commitment to improvement
* Collaborative by respecting and celebrating differences and recognizing the power of uniqueness
**Required Experience**
* Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, planning, environmental science, or related field
* Minimum 7 years of work experience related to permitting and regulatory compliance
* Knowledge of Underground Injection Control (UIC) permits and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
* Experience working with CalGEM, EPA, CARB, San Joaquin Valley APCD, and Kern County Planning are a plus
**Aera Energy Services Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabled**
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