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Senior Environmental Engineer - Lands

  • On-site
    • Crescent Valley , Nevada, United States
  • Environmental

Join Nevada Gold Mines as a Senior Environmental Engineer! Lead closure planning, ensure regulatory compliance, and make an impact in a dynamic, high-performing team. Apply today!

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a highly qualified Senior Environmental Engineer with expertise in closure planning and permitting to join our Environmental Team at the Cortez operation. This critical role demands a candidate capable of effectively managing site reclamation and closure programs while facilitating the acquisition of essential federal and state permits. The successful candidate will lead a team dedicated to ensuring regulatory compliance with the site’s Plan of Operations and fulfilling obligations related to biodiversity and cultural resources.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Site Closure Plans:
    Lead the comprehensive development and execution of site closure plans, including conducting necessary studies and mitigation activities essential for the successful closure of inactive facilities.

  • Reclamation Management:
    Oversee reclamation permits for the site, managing the reclamation cost model, surety bonds, and long-term trusts effectively.

  • Financial Compliance:
    Ensure adherence to the company's closure and accounting standards, accurately tracking and reporting reclamation liabilities to maintain financial transparency and compliance.

  • Cultural Resource Coordination:
    Manage the site's cultural resource program, coordinating with qualified archaeology consultants and federal and state authorities on cultural surveys and the implementation of mitigation activities.

  • Data Interpretation:
    Analyze monitoring data related to compliance, reclamation, and closure programs, including water quality, geochemistry, vegetation, and material characterization.

  • Collaboration on Permitting:
    Work closely with the Engineering/Mine Planning and Permitting Teams to facilitate federal and state permitting actions, actively participating in the development and submission of modifications to the site’s Plan of Operations and Reclamation Permits.

  • Stakeholder Communication:
    Establish effective communication with a variety of stakeholders, including Federal and State authorities, to share monitoring results and collaborate on permitting and closure strategies.

  • Program Management:
    Participate in the planning, design, budgeting, and supervision of environmental compliance programs and projects, ensuring their effective implementation.

  • Team Leadership:
    Lead and mentor Environmental Engineers and Technicians as assigned.

  • Regulatory Compliance:
    Adhere to state and federal health and safety regulations, as well as all company policies and procedures.

Job requirements

  • Education:
    Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Mine Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrology, Ecology, or a related field is required.

  • Experience:

    • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in permitting, mine planning, environmental compliance, or reclamation/closure roles is required.

    • At least three (3) years of supervisory experience is required.

  • Communication Skills:

    • Exceptional verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required.

    • Proven ability to prepare technical communications and effectively convey results to diverse audiences is essential.

  • Project Management:

    • Demonstrated capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously is required.

    • Ability to work independently and within small, multi-disciplinary teams is essential.

  • Technical Skills:

    • Proficient in computer applications, including MS Office and data management programs, is required.

    • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret analytical and monitoring data, particularly in water quality and geochemistry, are preferred.

  • Safety Record:

    • Excellent safety record with a demonstrated ability to exhibit safety leadership is required.

  • Regulatory Compliance:

    • Experience managing regulatory compliance programs in the state of Nevada is preferred.

    • Familiarity with NEPA and state-level permitting actions is also preferred.

  • Biodiversity Management:

    • Experience in managing biodiversity programs and initiatives, including designated/protected species management, noxious weed management, or habitat management, is preferred.

  • Standards and Skills:

    • Familiarity with ISO 14001 standards is preferred.

    • Strong GIS skills are also preferred.

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