Environmental Technician

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Ability to operate equipment, including: skid-steer, forklift, and water truck.
• Environmental sampling: Collect soil, water, waste, and other materials.
• Environmental inspection: Conduct regular inspections to check areas of compliance with company and regulatory requirements, and to identify and implement corrective measures.
• Documentation: Prepare field observation notes, records, and reports related to the above.
• Oversee maintenance and repairs related to environmental requirements.

Additional Duties And Responsibilities Include

• Manage data for compliance with regulatory and company requirements and objectives.
• Operate environmental field equipment as necessary.
• Promotes awareness of environmental issues among employees.
• Inspection and management of obligations for the protection of the desert tortoise and other protected species.
• Afford assistance with hazardous waste management and inspections.
• Conduct fieldwork to investigate the nature and extent of any accidental spills.
• Maintain documentation for inspections, spills, and corrective actions, including environmental SOPs, policies, and forms.
• Support sustainability initiatives, including land restoration, water conservation, reclamation, and biodiversity protection.
• Ensure accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks and monitor work to ensure the highest quality.
• Act in a responsible, professional, and safe manner at all times.
• Punctuality and regular attendance required.
• Reports all environmental concerns to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

• Experience in the environmental, mining, or related fields is required.
• Ability to work as a team is required.
• Current MSHA Certification (desired).
• HAZWOPER, and DOT certifications for waste inspections and disposals preferred.
• Ability and interest in Environmental field work.
• Physical ability and willingness to do field work – in and out of the vehicle, walking.
• Willingness to work outdoors, often in adverse weather conditions.
• Organizational skills. Attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Reading comprehension skills: You must have excellent reading comprehension skills to understand work-related documents.
• Ability to work in remote and rugged environments.

Education

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• A bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, or a mining/industrial-related field, is preferred.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed at an active mine site that may include open pit mining, processing facilities, leach pads, maintenance areas, and office environments.
• Employees may be exposed to extreme weather conditions associated with a desert climate, including high heat, cold temperatures, wind, dust, and occasional precipitation or flash flooding.
• Depending on the role, work areas may involve proximity to large mobile equipment, moving mechanical parts, blasting activities, noise, vibration, diesel exhaust fumes, chemicals, fuels, oils, airborne particles, or other industrial hazards typical of mining operations.
• Outdoor work on uneven or rough terrain is common for many roles.
• Employees may encounter desert wildlife and native plant life.

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Hard hat.
• Safety glasses.
• Hearing protection.
• Safety footwear.
• Other PPE as determined by job task and location.

Physical Demands

• Manual dexterity; handling and grasping; fingering and fine motor skills.
• Speaking clearly; hearing in speech, radio, and environmental ranges.
• Seeing, reading, and comprehension; near and distant vision; depth perception.
• Use of hands and fingers to operate tools, equipment, controls, or computer systems is required.

Key Benefits Provided

• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock potential for growth and progression with a top mining company.
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive pay coupled with bonus incentives.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Benefit from a company-matched program designed to support your long-term financial security.
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Access extensive medical, dental, and vision plans for your health and well-being.
• Paid Time Off: Maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• EEO: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.