Senior Environmental Specialist

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal environmental regulations, permits, and company standards, including requirements related to AZPDES, APP, RCRA, SPCC, CAA, and CWA.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on environmental compliance, permitting, risk management, and environmental stewardship initiatives across the Project.
• Implement and support environmental programs in alignment with the company’s Sustainability Policy, Environment & Climate Change Standard, Environmental Management System (EMS), and other corporate requirements.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement while meeting all company and MSHA safety requirements.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, regulatory agencies, government entities, consultants, contractors, and industry organizations.
• Monitor regulatory developments and emerging environmental trends, assess impacts to operations, and recommend necessary changes to compliance programs, procedures, and management systems.
• Support environmental risk identification, assessment, and mitigation efforts, and provide timely communication of environmental concerns and compliance risks to site leadership.
• Develop, implement, and maintain environmental procedures, plans, and programs necessary to support permit compliance, operational requirements, and company standards.
• Lead and participate in environmental audits, inspections, and compliance assessments of company operations and contractors, including development and tracking of corrective actions.
• Support environmental aspects of operational and project change management processes, including BMP implementation, Environmental Permit to Work reviews, new chemical evaluations, and project planning activities.
• Oversee environmental monitoring, data collection, studies, and consultant activities to ensure quality, regulatory compliance, and achievement of project objectives.
• Manage and support environmental data systems, including EarthSoft EQuIS, to ensure accurate data management, compliance tracking, analysis, and reporting.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate environmental reports, regulatory submissions, permit applications, and compliance documentation.
• Contribute to departmental and company objectives through strategic planning, budget planning, continuous improvement initiatives, and long-range environmental program development.
• Mentor and provide guidance to environmental staff and cross-functional teams to strengthen environmental awareness, compliance, and operational performance.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, Geology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Required: 6+ years of progressively responsible environmental compliance experience in mining, industrial operations, energy, infrastructure, or related industries.
• Required: Demonstrated experience managing environmental compliance programs and regulatory requirements.
• Preferred: Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company vehicle insurance requirements.
• Preferred: Ability to pass required background checks and drug screening.
• Preferred: Willingness and ability to work underground, at construction sites, and in remote outdoor environments, including rough terrain.
• Required: Advanced knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting requirements applicable to mining and industrial operations.
• Required: Strong understanding of air quality, water quality, waste management, hazardous materials, reclamation, and environmental management systems.
• Required: Experience interpreting permit conditions and developing compliance strategies.
• Required: Proficiency with environmental data management and reporting systems.
• Required: Experience with EarthSoft EQuIS or comparable environmental databases.
• Required: Working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS and spatial data management.
• Required: Strong project management and contractor management capabilities.
• Required: Advanced technical report writing and regulatory communication skills.
• Required: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Required: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Required: Experience supporting environmental audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Required: Experience in preparing compliance reports, and technical regulatory submissions.
• Required: Experience coordinating multidisciplinary projects and managing consultants.
• Required: Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Required: Experience mentoring junior staff and providing technical leadership.
• Required: Demonstrated commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement.
• Required: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.