Senior Environmental Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Environmental Coordinator is responsible for the performance of the following duties in a safe and productive manner:

Job Duties

·       Responsible for operation of environmental water treatment plants and related monitoring

·       Conduct air, lands, water, and waste related compliance tasks per all State, local, and federal permit requirements.

·       Compile and submit timely monitoring reports as required.

·       Interpret and organize monitoring and inspection data as required by site permits and regulatory agencies.

·       Schedule and conduct permit renewals and track regular intervals for all mine departments.

·       Interact with both State and local government agencies regarding site environmental compliance as needed.

·       Conduct site environmental compliance training at regular intervals for all mine departments.

·       Participate in and/or lead environmental audits and inspections both on site and within the company.

·       Participate in or lead environmental incident investigations and track their follow-up and remediation plans.

·       Oversee and manage contractors and environmental consultants.

·       Provide support and input to site management on environmental compliance and regulatory issues.

·       Maintain organized filing system for environmental compliance and regulatory documents.

·       Safely perform all assigned duties and comply with company and site-specific policies, standards, and procedures.

Physical Requirements

·       Follow all procedures and safety measures to assure safe production

·       Work in all conditions and environments, approximately 50% of job is outdoors

·       Able to lift 50 lbs. on an occasional basis

·       Able to walk up and down slopes and uneven ground daily

·       Understanding of and ability to apply state and federal environmental law, including permitting, environmental policies and prevention policies. 

·       Working knowledge with various sampling techniques and reporting procedures for air, meteorology, water, wildlife, reclamation, re-vegetation, sediment/erosion control, remediation systems, waste management and mine closure. 

·       Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently, prioritize tasks and work with minimal supervision to meet deadlines. 

·       Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an environmental/regulatory field such as Environmental engineering, Environmental Policy, or similar science – related degree strongly preferred.          

o  Over five years of direct experience as an environmental compliance professional in an industrial setting will also be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

·       Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as an environmental compliance professional required, with demonstrated increase in responsibilities.

·       Extensive sampling, monitoring and reporting experience.

·       Strong preference for candidates with mining related background.

·       Demonstrated understanding of regulatory requirements related to RCRA, MSHA, CWA, CAA, CERCLA, NPDES, TRI, and SARA Title III.

·       Strong computer skills and experience with Excel, Word, Power Point, and mapping software.

·       Experience conducting training on compliance related topics.

·       Demonstrated ability to constructively interact with other employees, regulatory personnel, and members of the public.

·       Knowledge of denitrification and Selenium plants preferred

·       Attention to detail and strong verbal and written communication skills.

·       An open, engaging, and problem-solving approach to technical issues and when working with multi-disciplined teams.

Workplace Requirements

·       Work as a team member and communicate openly with others

·       Self-directed and able to take leadership role on many projects

·       Willing to stop work for safety concerns and always abide by safety best practices, policies and procedures