Permitting Officer

Hiring company: Guyana Shore Base Inc. Source: TalentHR About Company: Guyana Shore Base Inc. (GYSBI) is a leading provider of integrated shore base and logistics services supporting Guyana’s rapidly expanding energy sector. With a strong commitment to operational excellence, safety, and local content development, GYSBI employs a predominantly Guyanese workforce and delivers world-class solutions that drive national growth and industry success. Role Overview: The Permitting Officer is responsible for securing, managing, and maintaining all regulatory permits, licenses, and statutory approvals required for GYSBI’s operations and projects. Objectives: • To safeguard operational continuity and regulatory integrity across all GYSBI facilities and projects • Managing the end-to-end permit lifecycle, ensuring timely submissions, and maintaining robust compliance frameworks. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and submit permit applications, renewals, and modifications for all regulatory permits, licenses, and approvals required across GYSBI operations and projects. • Oversee the preparation and timely submission of environmental monitoring reports, annual reports, and compliance documentation required under permit conditions and regulatory frameworks. • Track permit application statuses, approval timelines, and ongoing compliance requirements to ensure no disruption to business operations. • Coordinate directly with government agencies and regulatory bodies throughout the permitting and licensing processes (including EPA, GFS, GEA, Sea Defence, CH&PA, M&CC, etc.). • Provide clear guidance to management and internal departments regarding permitting requirements, compliance obligations, and regulatory risks. • Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date records and archives of all permit applications, approvals, agency correspondence, and compliance documentation. • Coordinate and provide on-site support during regulatory visits, audits, and site inspections conducted by government authorities. • Monitor changing regulatory landscapes and local statutory requirements to advise leadership on necessary operational adjustments. Qualifications, Experience & Skills: • Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Public Administration, or a related field. • Proven experience in a permitting, regulatory compliance, or environmental management role within Guyana. • Direct working knowledge of local statutory bodies (EPA, GFS, GEA, Sea Defence, CH&PA, M&CC) and national permitting processes. • Background in the oil & gas, maritime, or heavy industrial logistics sectors is highly preferred. • Strong organizational and tracking skills with high attention to detail. • Excellent written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement. • Ability to work cross-functionally and manage strict regulatory deadlines independently in a fast-paced environment. • Advanced proficiency in MS Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Work Schedule: Monday to Friday (8:00AM – 5:00PM) Closing Date: October 19, 2026 Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.