James Holme
About James Holme
James Holme is the Team Lead for Secondary Approvals at Chevron in Perth, Western Australia, with over 20 years of experience in government regulatory affairs and environmental approvals.
Current Title and Role at Chevron
James Holme is currently serving as the Team Lead for Secondary Approvals within the Regulatory Approvals Team at Chevron in Perth, Western Australia. His responsibilities include securing Part V and Secondary Approvals with various departments such as the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER), Shire of Ashburton (SoA)/Department of Planning, Lands & Heritage, Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority, Department of Health, Department of Transport, and Department of Biodiversity, Conservation & Attractions (DBCA).
Previous Experience at Chevron
James Holme has a history with Chevron, having previously worked as the Regulatory Approval Specialist for the Gorgon Project Management Assurance from 2012 to 2014 in Perth, Australia. During this tenure, he provided environmental approval strategies, project management, and management of environmental studies, contributing to the project’s regulatory compliance.
Other Key Professional Roles
In addition to his roles at Chevron, James Holme's career includes significant positions in other organizations. He has served as Strategic Development & Approvals Manager at Metallurgical Corporation of China (2011-2012), Senior Environmental Manager at ENVIRON Australia (2010-2011), and EHS Group Leader at Golder (2007-2010). Each role has contributed to his expertise in environmental science, regulatory affairs, and strategic planning in various capacities.
Educational Background
James Holme holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science with Honours, achieved in 2001 from Curtin University. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Sciences from Curtin University, completed in 1999. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in environmental and regulatory roles.
20 Years of Regulatory Affairs Experience
With over 20 years of experience, James Holme has built a comprehensive portfolio in providing strategic direction and advice on government regulatory affairs. His expertise includes managing working relationships with governmental departments, streamlining the approval processes, and maintaining compliance with regulatory conditions. His role often entails being the point of contact for regulatory processes, including Part V approvals, and representing Chevron at regulatory and industry association meetings.