Environmental Superintendent

Company Overview

Coeur Mining is a U.S.-based, well‑diversified, growing precious metals producer with seven wholly‑owned operations in Canada, Mexico, the United States, and Alaska, plus the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia. Coeur Rochester is a world‑class open‑pit, heap‑leach silver and gold operation and the company’s largest expansion project in its 95‑year history, slated for commercial production in 2024 and a planned tripling of historical production rates. The Rochester site employs approximately 500+ staff and emphasizes a safe, collaborative environment focused on career growth and development.

About the role

The Environmental Superintendent will report to the Environmental Manager at the Rochester operation near Lovelock, NV. The role provides leadership to the geology department, requires company‑supported relocation to Lovelock, and follows a 4‑days‑on, 3‑days‑off schedule.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all mining and exploration operations comply with federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.
• Review, finalize, and submit environmental reports and documentation to regulatory agencies.
• Support management of key environmental issues, including water and waste management, air quality, and contractor management.
• Assist the Environmental Manager and Permitting Manager with amendments to the Plan of Operations and NEPA activities.
• Prepare for and participate in public information meetings and hearings.
• Assist in state and federal permitting, reviewing NEPA‑compliant documentation (DNA, EA, EIS), baseline reports, and organizing mitigation projects.
• Complete permit renewal and modification applications and supporting compliance documentation at a higher compliance level.
• Lead closure and reclamation plans, reports, and activities.
• Provide input and assist the Environmental Manager and Operations personnel in planning and responding to environmental issues and concerns.
• Lead the AFE and RFP/SOW processes, planning, scheduling, and monitoring all environmental aspects for capital projects to ensure timely completion.
• Lead environmental compliance for site projects, ensuring required deliverables through inspections, physical audits, and timely correction of deficiencies.
• Assist with implementation of the environmental management system.
• Supervise, coach, and develop the Environmental Team.
• Develop and update monitoring and reporting protocols in accordance with state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Support the Environmental Manager in forming or serving on task forces or work groups to resolve compliance or enforcement issues.
• Supervise external contractors/consultants involved with environmental compliance, permitting, and reclamation projects.
• Provide environmental training to staff as requested.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or technical degree in environmental, biological, or earth sciences, **and** 7 + years of environmental experience within the mining industry (or 12 + years equivalent environmental management experience).
• 5 – 10 years of environmental experience at an operational mine.
• Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Nevada environmental regulations and permit requirements.
• Strong leadership qualities: character, teamwork, communication, business sense, supervision experience, and vision.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well within a team environment.
• Strong analytical ability, problem‑solving skills, and work ethic.
• Skilled in GIS mapping.

Benefits

• Competitive Annual Incentive Bonus (AIP).
• Relocation assistance to Lovelock, NV.
• Full benefits starting day 1 (medical, vision, dental, employee assistance program, Teladoc service).
• Complimentary health clinic in Lovelock for benefit‑enrolled employees and dependents.
• 6 % dollar‑for‑dollar employer match to 401(k) or Roth, with immediate vesting.
• Bus service from Winnemucca and travel pay for those outside of bus service.

Schedule

4 days on, 3 days off rotation.