Colombia Job Openings

RINA

Americas Principal Environmental Consultant

Bogota

FULL TIME

October 4, 2024


Posting Date: 3 Oct 2024
City: Bogota
Location:Bogota, CO, 110221
Contract Type: Permanent
Division: ESG & Sustainability
Level of experience: Senior
RINA is currently recruiting for a Americas Principal Environmental Consultant to join its office in Bogota, Colombia within the ESG & Sustainability Division.
Mission
The Principal Environmental Consultant focuses on leading and overseeing the assessment and mitigation of environmental risks associated with energy projects, conducting comprehensive environmental impact assessment studies, due diligences, and audits, with a strong emphasis on supporting project financing activities.

Key Accountabilities
Lead Environmental Impact Assessment Studies:
  • Lead the execution of environmental impact assessments for energy projects, overseeing assessments of air quality, water resources, and biodiversity.
  • Identify and evaluate potential environmental risks, and develop innovative mitigation measures to minimize adverse impacts.
Environmental and Social Due Diligences and Audits:
  • Lead due diligence assessments to evaluate environmental and social risks associated with energy projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and industry standards.
  • Conduct thorough audits to assess environmental compliance, social standards, and financial requirements.
Develop Advanced Mitigation Strategies:
  • Develop advanced and tailored mitigation strategies to address complex environmental and social risks, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
  • Provide strategic guidance to project teams on integrating mitigation measures into project plans and financing agreements.
Collaborate with Cross-functional Teams:
  • Lead collaboration efforts with engineers, economists, legal advisors, and other professionals to analyze data and assess project feasibility.
  • Provide expert environmental insights to inform decision-making processes and enhance project design.
Prepare High-Level Reports:
  • Prepare detailed and insightful environmental reports for stakeholders, including investors, financiers, and regulatory authorities.
  • Effectively communicate findings, risks, and mitigation strategies to support project financing activities and decision-making.
Provide Mentorship and Support:
  • Mentor junior consultants and provide guidance on complex environmental issues, project management, and client engagement.
  • Support proposal preparation and client liaison activities, ensuring alignment with project objectives and environmental requirements.
Conduct International Site Visits:
  • Travel internationally to conduct site visits and assess environmental, health, safety, and social aspects of energy projects.
  • Review environmental documentation, compliance measures, and project implementation on-site, providing expert recommendations.
Project Management Oversight:
  • Provide oversight and support for project management tasks, including budget monitoring, schedule management, and milestone tracking.
  • Coordinate with project teams to ensure the timely delivery of environmental deliverables and compliance with financing requirements.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Sciences, Biology Ecology, Environmental Engineering, Geology or related field. Ph D would be advantageous for the position.
  • Experience in environmental assessment methodologies and compliance with project financing environmental and social standards.
  • In-depth understanding and application of IFC Performance standards as well as BID/EBRD/Equator Principles or other international Lenders’ Environmental, social, health and safety standards.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English and Spanish at a technical and professional level.
  • Advantageous abilities include knowledge and experience performing air quality and noise monitoring/modelling, and/or experience in the use Geographical Information Systems (GIS) software.

With over 5,600 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a multinational player which provides certification, marine classification, product testing, site supervision and vendor inspection, training and engineering consultancy services across a wide range of sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion. The aim is to guarantee a project’s technical, environmental and safety - and sometimes also economic and financial - sustainability.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.

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