Senior Environmental Engineer

Essential Functions

• Conduct all activities safely, in accordance with the Company’s internal policies.
• Ensure compliance is maintained with regards to Nevada environmental permits, licenses and regulations.
• Complete permitting actions promptly by soliciting and gathering necessary information, with a strong attention to details, working with operational departments, and submitting complete permit applications, to minimize permitting delays and ensure that company operations and projects are not hindered.
• Develop and maintain rapport with State and Federal regulators and government agencies to foster a working relationship that minimizes adversarial actions, enforcement actions, and penalties.
• Effectively communicate and engage with all site personnel regarding regulatory obligations. Meet with other department personnel in the field to provide guidance and support.
• Provide environmental awareness training to site employees and contractors.
• Coverage field visits and outdoor projects as they relate to the assigned permits and duties.
• Cook and supervise environmental staff, environmental contractors/consultants activities, at the direction of Environmental management.
• Exhibit experience working with budgets, contracts and contractor management. Including familiarity with creating scopes of work and working with the business partner to maintain projects within the schedule and budget agreed upon.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, supply chain, confidentiality and code of conduct.
• Exhibit professional acumen in engaging with mining associations and other professional organizations as a Company employee.
• Mets or exceeds established performance expectations set by management.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. over short distances (required).
• Able to develop and update environmental documents, including report writing (required).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Monitor Pro.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental science or engineering. A degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline will be considered (e.g., biology, ecology, chemistry, hydrology, natural resources, and civil or mining engineering).
• 5+ years work experience in environmental programs, preference given to Nevada mining experience, but not required.
• 5+ years work experience managing state or federal permitting projects, is required.
• Preference for experience with Water Pollution Control Permitting and Environmental Management Systems.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, both internal and external to the company.
• Able to work as part of a transparent and inclusive team, in cooperation with other departments.
• Able to work independently to manage workload and prioritize tasks.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Experienced and skilled at using Microsoft Office programs.