Cortez - Environmental Engineer I-II, Air & Waste

Responsibilities

• Manage the majority of compliance actions required for the site’s Air Permits through monitoring, reporting, and inspections.
• Manage the day-to-day waste compliance tasks required for waste storage and disposal.
• Participate in regulatory reporting, including Semi-Annual and Annual Air Compliance Reports, biennial hazardous waste reports, and Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) submissions.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret air emission and waste management data to support compliance programs and process improvements.
• Absorb and interpret air emission and waste management data to support compliance programs and process improvements.
• Assist in site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with air and waste regulations and support follow-up corrective actions.
• Contribute to permit applications and modifications by compiling data, reviewing requirements, and assisting with submission processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors to support environmental projects, ensuring compliance with site and regulatory requirements.
• Support environmental monitoring programs related to air emissions, hazardous waste tracking, and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders, including site managers, corporate environmental teams, and regulatory agencies as needed.
• Maintain environmental documentation, compliance records, and reporting systems.
• Absorb and track budgeting and cost for air and waste-related compliance activities.
• Ensure alignment with NGM Health, Safety, and Environmental ISO 14001 and 45001 standards and promote company environmental initiatives.
• Perform additional environmental duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to convey technical information to a variety of audiences required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work both independently and in a multi-disciplinary team required.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and report environmental data required.
• One (1) to three (3) years of direct experience in environmental compliance (air quality, hazardous waste, permitting, or regulatory agency interactions) preferred.
• Basic knowledge of environmental regulations, including Title V and Class II air permitting, RCRA hazardous waste management, and TRI reporting, preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 environmental management systems and compliance tracking preferred.