Phoenix - Senior Environmental Engineer

Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of the site’s reclamation permits including the preparation of regulatory reports, reclamation cost model updates, as well as assisting with reclamation permit modifications.
• Reviews and updates site Trust Funds.
• Ensures compliance with regards to the site’s Plan of Operations and corresponding U.S. Bureau of Land Management Record of Decisions.
• Manages the site’s cultural resource programs including the oversight of cultural resource surveys and the development and execution of cultural mitigation plans, as needed.
• Participates in regulatory inspections.
• Assists with the development of Plan of Operations amendments and the completion of associated NEPA permitting activities.
• Maintains accurate records of agency correspondence and environmental monitoring data.
• Acts as a liaison between the mine and environmental regulatory agencies.
• Develops, maintains, and updates environmental management plans, as necessary.
• Plans and tracks reclamation activities in coordination with the site’s mine engineering personnel.
• Manages contractors to ensure the safe delivery of project objectives.
• Ensures conformance with internal mine closure standards.
• Assists with providing guidance and training to employees and contractors regarding environmental obligations.
• Aligns work practices with Environmental ISO 14001 and Occupational Health and Safety 45001 standards.
• Responsible for periodic, after-hours on-call response to environmental incidents, as needed.
• Manages budgets, including the development, forecasting, and tracking of reclamation/closure costs.
• Captures and coordinates with supply chain personnel to procure contractor and consultant services, as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental science, environmental studies, hydrology, hydrogeology, mine engineering, ecology or related field - required
• Five (5) years direct experience managing environmental compliance programs and projects, with a minimum of three (3) years in an industrial setting - required
• Strong computer skills including experience with PowerPoint, Word and Excel - required
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills - required
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously - required
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with others - required
• Ability to identify and implement opportunities for improvement - required
• General understanding of mining operations - preferred
• Familiarity with environmental compliance systems and ISO 14001 - preferred
• Ability to drive results and ensure completion of time sensitive deadlines – required
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors throughout the year in all weather conditions - required
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs. - required