PURPOSE & SCOPE OF THE POSITION: 

As a key member of the Mine Site’s Environmental Resources Department, the Senior Engineer of Environmental Resources coordinates and implements all compliance, permitting and closure activities for the Environmental Department.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Follow safe work procedures and best practices.
• Responsible for all requirements in the mine’s Water Pollution Control Permit (WPCP)
• Compile and submit reports required by company management and regulatory agencies.
• Plan, organize, implement, monitor, evaluate and support all environmental projects on the mine.
• Interface with regulatory and other governmental representatives as required.
• Provide leadership in the execution of regulatory compliance activities for various programs, including but not limited to Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and Environmental Emissions Inventory (Nevada Class II air permit requirements).
• Monitor performance reports for trends and conditions and take corrective action to reduce or eliminate problems.
• Ensure compliance of environmental, health, and safety regulations by identifying and analyzing problems, then finalizing suggestions and recommendations for improvements to mine management.
• Support all mine compliance processes as required by state, federal and local agencies.
• Determines and assesses environmental risk and develops regulatory documentation of results.
• Performs hazardous waste site inspections and recommends appropriate action to management in compliance with regulations.
• Reviews and develops appropriate recommendations regarding planned expansion, modification or closure of facilities, which affect environmental discharges, emissions, and hazardous materials.
• Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.
• Contributes to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for environmental systems and issues.
• Provides leadership to less experienced engineers and technicians.
• Investigate accidents, near misses or problem areas and recommend future preventive measures including alternative methods or fixtures to alleviate hazards.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:

• Bachelor’s degree in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, and Environmental Engineering, Environmental science, Range Management or other closely related field.  An advanced degree would be a plus.
• Minimum five (5) years of demonstrated progressive experience in mining industry with a strong background in environmental permitting and/or compliance.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an interest in public speaking.
• Experience in preparing and delivering presentations to regulatory agencies, local government agencies and special interest groups.
• Demonstrated knowledge of environmental regulations and regulatory programs.
• Ability to work well with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced demanding work environment.
• Self-directed and highly motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to perform essential functions of the position is required as well as expertise in Microsoft office.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Mine sight software.
• AutoCAD

 TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel to meetings, which may require an overnight stay (company vehicle provided).

 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May be occasionally required to supervise environmental technicians.