Senior Environmental Engineer - Lands

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.

• 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.