Environmental and Permitting Coordinator

About the role

Reports to: Manager of Environmental and Permitting Department
Location: Santa Cruz Project, Casa Grande, AZ
Summary Of Primary Functions: A key responsibility of this role is supporting the Manager of Environmental and Permitting in facilitating mining operations by ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Ivanhoe Electric's Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) program by promoting a culture where safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance are integral to all work activities.
• Consistently work safely by identifying and mitigating risks, properly using required personal protective equipment (PPE), maintaining clean and organized work areas, and supporting the company's digital HSE management system.
• Actively participate in safety meetings, planning sessions, and operational discussions while providing leadership and accountability to ensure safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible operations.
• Carefully coordinate the preparation, submittal, and tracking of federal, state, and local permits required for mining activities (e.g., air, water, waste, land disturbance).
• Maintain permit register and ensure all conditions, reporting deadlines, and compliance requirements are met.
• Interface with regulatory agencies (e.g., BLM, EPA, state and local environmental departments) regarding permit applications, renewals, and modifications as directed by the Environmental and Permitting Manager.
• Support environmental inspections and audits; assist in responding to agency inquiries and notices.
• Carefully coordinate environmental monitoring programs (surface water, groundwater, air quality, wildlife, vegetation, etc.).
• Compile and review environmental data for accuracy and completeness. Prepare routine compliance reports, including discharge monitoring reports (DMRs), annual environmental reports, and permit-required submissions.
• Track and document compliance metrics and support internal reporting systems.
• Maintain organized environmental and stakeholder engagement records, permits, and compliance documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Support development and updates of environmental management plans, standard operating procedures, and compliance matrices.
• Utilize environmental and stakeholder data systems and GIS tools where applicable.
• Aid in permitting and environmental review for new projects, expansions, and modifications.
• Carefully coordinate with engineering, geology, operations, and external consultants to gather necessary data for environmental and permitting inputs.
• Support environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and baseline studies.
• Aid in implementation and tracking of reclamation and closure activities.
• Support monitoring and reporting of reclamation success criteria.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives, including water management, waste reduction, and emissions control.
• Support preparation and delivery of environmental compliance training to site personnel.
• Promote awareness of environmental responsibilities among operations teams.
• Act as a liaison between the environmental and permitting team and other departments to ensure integration of compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Natural Resources, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Two to five years of experience in environmental compliance, permitting, or a related field, preferably supporting mining or other heavy industrial operations.
• Fairly good working knowledge of U.S. environmental regulations, including the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, RCRA, and NEPA, as well as environmental sampling, permit compliance, and regulatory reporting.
• Fairly good familiarity with hard rock mining processes and associated environmental impacts is preferred.
• Strong organizational, document management, communication, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in both office and field environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with environmental databases and GIS is preferred.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Natural Resources, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Two to five years of experience in environmental compliance, permitting, or a related field, preferably supporting mining or other heavy industrial operations.
• Fairly good working knowledge of U.S. environmental regulations, including the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, RCRA, and NEPA, as well as environmental sampling, permit compliance, and regulatory reporting.
• Fairly good familiarity with hard rock mining processes and associated environmental impacts is preferred.
• Strong organizational, document management, communication, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in both office and field environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with environmental databases and GIS is preferred.

Diversity Statements

Ivanhoe Electric is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws. The Company offers a professional and entrepreneurial office environment and the opportunity to work and grow with talented colleagues. The Company offers competitive compensation and an employee benefits package.