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ResponsibilitiesPermit Strategy & Risk Management: Conduct comprehensive pre-reviews of permitting requirements; identify and mitigate regulatory risks throughout the project lifecycle (Design, Construction, and Operation).Regulatory Liaison: Act as the direct point of contact for Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and local consultants to facilitate permit applications and timely acquisitions.Technical Oversight: Provide high-level technical review of design and construction deliverables from external vendors to ensure alignment with project goals and U.S. codes.Compliance Framework: Establish and manage the Permit Matrix and schedule; monitor onsite EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) regulatory compliance and support vendor adherence to these standards.HQ-Site Integration: Facilitate technical communication and decision-making between the Seoul HQ and the U.S. site, ensuring global standards meet local requirements.Operational Monitoring: Oversee permit condition compliance and manage all necessary follow-up actions to maintain the legal standing of the facility.Required QualificationsExperience: Minimum of 10 years in technical permitting, EHS, or industrial plant project management.Regulatory Expertise: Strong working knowledge of U.S. codes and regulations, including:IBC (International Building Code)NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)IFC (International Fire Code)EPA/EPD (Environmental Protection Agency/Environmental Protection Division)Project Management: Proven ability to operate a complex permit matrix and manage multi-phase schedules in a fast-paced environment.Communication: Fluent in English with the ability to lead technical discussions and coordinate effectively with local U.S. consultants and authorities.Analytical Skills: Expert-level capability in permit analysis and reviewing complex technical deliverables.Preferred QualificationsU.S. Project Footprint: Direct experience managing U.S.-based manufacturing or industrial plant construction projects.Specialized Environmental Knowledge: Hands-on experience with PSM (Process Safety Management), WWT (Wastewater Treatment), and complex environmental regulatory project completions.Cross-Cultural Competency: Experience working within a Korean-U.S. corporate structure is highly valued.Technical Focus Areas for the Role Note on Assignment: This role involves a strategic split between the Seoul HQ for initial planning/alignment and a long-term assignment to the U.S. project site for execution and authority coordination. 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ResponsibilitiesPermit Strategy & Risk Management: Conduct comprehensive pre-reviews of permitting requirements; identify and mitigate regulatory risks throughout the project lifecycle (Design, Construction, and Operation).Regulatory Liaison: Act as the direct point of contact for Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and local consultants to facilitate permit applications and timely acquisitions.Technical Oversight: Provide high-level technical review of design and construction deliverables from external vendors to ensure alignment with project goals and U.S. codes.Compliance Framework: Establish and manage the Permit Matrix and schedule; monitor onsite EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) regulatory compliance and support vendor adherence to these standards.HQ-Site Integration: Facilitate technical communication and decision-making between the Seoul HQ and the U.S. site, ensuring global standards meet local requirements.Operational Monitoring: Oversee permit condition compliance and manage all necessary follow-up actions to maintain the legal standing of the facility.Required QualificationsExperience: Minimum of 10 years in technical permitting, EHS, or industrial plant project management.Regulatory Expertise: Strong working knowledge of U.S. codes and regulations, including:IBC (International Building Code)NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)IFC (International Fire Code)EPA/EPD (Environmental Protection Agency/Environmental Protection Division)Project Management: Proven ability to operate a complex permit matrix and manage multi-phase schedules in a fast-paced environment.Communication: Fluent in English with the ability to lead technical discussions and coordinate effectively with local U.S. consultants and authorities.Analytical Skills: Expert-level capability in permit analysis and reviewing complex technical deliverables.Preferred QualificationsU.S. Project Footprint: Direct experience managing U.S.-based manufacturing or industrial plant construction projects.Specialized Environmental Knowledge: Hands-on experience with PSM (Process Safety Management), WWT (Wastewater Treatment), and complex environmental regulatory project completions.Cross-Cultural Competency: Experience working within a Korean-U.S. corporate structure is highly valued.Technical Focus Areas for the Role Note on Assignment: This role involves a strategic split between the Seoul HQ for initial planning/alignment and a long-term assignment to the U.S. project site for execution and authority coordination. 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