Permitting & Regulatory Specialist at URI INC – Corpus Christi, Texas

Permitting & Regulatory Specialist

Location: Corpus Christi, Texas

Classification: Exempt

Position Type: Full-Time

Reports to: Permitting & Regulatory Manager

Position Summary:

enCore Energy Corp., America’s Clean Energy Company™, is committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable fuel for nuclear energy as the only United States uranium producer with multiple production facilities in operation. The enCore team is led by industry experts with extensive knowledge and experience.

The Permitting & Regulatory Specialist provides direct support to implementation of the comprehensive monitoring and reporting programs implemented at facilities operated by enCore Energy. Typical activities involve regulatory research and preparation of permitting applications, provide reviews of environmental data evaluations for completeness and quality, and preparation of reports, participating in regulatory field inspections. Work tasks may involve activities in varying work environments and weather conditions. The position will report to the Permitting & Regulatory Manager and will be located at our Corpus Christi, Texas office. This is a full-time, exempt position which may involve working extended hours including weekends.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Gather data, analyze and develop reports for environmental reporting
• Assist with on-site State and Federal agency inspections
• Contribute to implementation and management of post-inspection corrective actions
• Complete routine environmental audits of project sites and facilities
• Review and comprehend laboratory analyses for reports
• Organize and manage environmental data
• Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geosciences, Geography or related science field preferred
• 3 -5 years of GIS experience in a professional environment
• Experience working with State and Federal agency datasets (e.g. TCEQ, RRC, USGS, EPA).
• Experience supporting environmental permitting and regulatory reporting, or natural resource projects preferred.
• Working knowledge of MS Office suite of products including SharePoint
• Ability to comprehend and communicate effectively through written correspondence
• Excellent verbal communication and people skills
• Aptitude in problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Ability to work productively individually and as a team member with a result-driven approach
• Must adhere to all company safety policies and project company safety policies and values.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must have a valid Texas Driver's License.

Working Environment:

• The position’s work environment is estimated to consist of approximately 90% office-based duties and 10% fieldwork. Field activities will occur at various project sites across South Texas, including Kingsville, Rosita, Vasquez, Alta Mesa, and Upper Spring Creek. Other project locations may be included as required.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged sitting required, with ability to operate office equipment which may include lifting of up to fifteen pounds, bending, and standing.
• Field work at locations will consist of walking, standing, bending, stooping, may include heavy lifting of up to thirty pounds, and reaching for prolonged periods of time.
• Requires ability to always manage stressful situations in a calm and courteous manner.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by the company will be required at all site facilities.
• Required to operate a company-provided vehicle on occasion.
• Remote field locations require travel on unpaved roads and uneven terrain
• Follow established safe driving procedures while in transit and when operating on company-managed sites. The employee is responsible for performing pre-shift vehicle inspections and ensuring the assigned vehicle is properly maintained during operation.
• This position may require working alone in remote areas. Employees must coordinate all site visits with the Permitting & Regulatory Manager. The employee must maintain communication with direct management at all times while conducting field activities.