Environmental Compliance Director

Description

• Involved in Human Resource matters including hiring, promotion, disciplinary action, and termination of personnel in coordination with local and corporate management and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate internal and third-party environmental audits and inspections; oversee corrective action closeouts.
• Partner with drilling, operations, and engineering teams to minimize environmental impacts from routine and non-routine activities.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams during drilling, construction, and operations to ensure environmental controls and best practices are applied.
• Develop, implement, and audit environmental management systems aligned with ISO 14001 principles.
• Support sustainability initiatives including greenhouse gas management, water use optimization, and biodiversity protection.
• Manage compliance with environmental permits and reporting requirements related to air, water, waste, hazardous materials, wildlife, and cultural resources.
• Establish environmental performance metrics and integrate them into company reporting.
• Represent the company in regulatory hearings, public meetings, and industry associations.
• Maintain working relationships with federal, state and local regulatory agencies.
• Oversee companywide environmental compliance calendar, ensuring timely renewals and submissions.
• Oversee permitting processes for geothermal drilling, energy generation and storage.

Requirements

• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• The ability to work well individually or in a team-oriented environment.
• Job requires sitting and/or standing for long periods of time with moderate bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Up to 30% domestic and international travel as required.
• Must be able to climb ladders, climb to and work off of elevated platforms, ladders and walkways.
• Prior experience managing people is preferred.
• Must have organizational skills, a focus on details, quality control, and strong interpersonal 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 perform the job duties safely and efficiently.
• Ability to analyze complex data, interpret regulations, and develop practical, field-ready solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Must be able to use and acquire knowledge of a variety of computer software applications. Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and use of the Internet.
• Must possess at any time a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to ORMAT.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-state and/or international compliance programs.
• Must be able to operate a vehicle in a safe manner.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in environmental compliance within the energy, mining, or geothermal industries.
• Ability to work at a computer and computer monitor and use repetitive motion for long periods of time.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. environmental regulations and state-level programs.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Ability to occasionally lift 25 pounds.
• Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties including fire retardant clothing.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance