Strategic Environmental Lead, Renewables

We're 20,000 colleagues in more than 30 countries delivering oil, gas, wind and solar power to 170 million people worldwide. Taking on tough energy challenges is our job. Right now, we're facing an enormous task: supplying the world with the energy it needs, while lowering emissions.

We're up for the challenge. Are you?

The position

• Bring in creative and innovative solutions for environmental baseline data collection, monitoring, and mitigation measures to de-risk permitting and drive project efficiencies.
• Identify and build strategic internal ties (e.g., project technical teams, corporate sustainability groups, research, stakeholder and permitting) to benefit Equinor Wind Americas project execution and delivery.
• Identify and build strategic external relationships (e.g, academia and eNGOs, regulators) and establish Equinor as a trusted partner.
• Integrate and operationalize sustainability principles and ambitions (climate, circularity, and biodiversity/nature-based design) into all stages of project plans.
• Represent Equinor Renewables America in relevant external industry groups (ACP, NYSERDA, onshore and offshore events/conferences).
• Maintain and update environmental monitoring and mitigation plans (onshore and offshore)
• Support regional wildlife and fisheries research and monitoring initiatives

You

Some qualities are essential for Equinor. You identify with our values, open, collaborative, courageous and caring, which guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow. You make safety your priority and contribute to our zero-harm culture. For this position, we are also looking for:

• Bachelors required, Masters preferred, in environmental science, ecology, oceanography, marine science, or environmental engineering.
• 7 - 10 years experience with environmental impact assessments; including applied knowledge of the mitigation hierarchy on offshore and onshore construction mitigation and monitoring measures.
• Demonstrated ability to build strategic formal and informal partnerships with a variety of environmental and academic institutions/individuals and entities.
• Experience with environmental monitoring and survey planning within onshore and offshore infrastructure projects preferred.
• Strong strategic analysis, project management, and interpersonal skills
• Effective verbal and written communications skills

General information

Candidates are expected to openly offer all relevant information about themselves during the recruitment process. All permanent and temporary hires will be screened against relevant sanctions lists to ensure compliance with sanctions law.

At Equinor, we care about each other as much as our business. That's why we offer:

• Not just a job; a career. In Equinor, your development begins on day one. You will build your competence through a wide range of learning activities while being empowered to build your career across multiple disciplines and geographies. Our internal job market allows endless opportunities for development and growth within your own field or in other interesting and relevant areas for you.
• Attractive rewards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries, global parental leave, variable pay schemes and a share savings plan.
• Wellness and work-life balance. Our employees' well-being is a priority. We recognise that for you to be the best version of yourself in the workplace, being able to collect your children, attend a class or simply enjoy social time can be invaluable. That's why we encourage you to make use of our flexible work arrangements.
• An inclusive culture. We believe embracing our differences makes us stronger. For us true inclusion means being able to bring your whole self to work, and for everyone to feel accepted and valued.

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