Cortez - Environmental Engineer I or II, Water

3 weeks ago


Elko, United States Nevada Gold Mines Full time
Position Description:

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world's most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people.

We are looking for an Environmental Engineer/Specialist to join the Environmental Team at the Cortez operation. This team is primarily responsible for maintaining environmental compliance by assessing and mitigating potential impacts from mining. To support both open pit and underground mining, Cortez is seeking an individual to manage compliance with environmental permits, associated monitoring and reporting, and to implement data improvement or site mitigation activities.

At Nevada Gold Mines, we are committed to a safe work environment and sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy for our host communities.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a medical, dental, and vision plan with company-sponsored medical clinics, a 401k retirement plan with an employer match, paid time off, a company stock purchase program, and much more

Responsibilities:
Support the mine operations in achieving their production targets while also maintaining environmental regulatory compliance for water related programs and permits, including water pollution control permits, dam permits, septic permits, potable water permits, and stormwater permits. Preparation of regulatory reports. Coordinate minor permitting activities associated with the water management needs of the site, including review of application/modification designs and packages. Ability to work with multiple stakeholders with varying levels of management and expertise across Nevada Gold Mines. Ability to manage projects, adhere to budgets, and direct contractor work. Comply with state and federal health and safety regulations, as well as company policies and procedures. Perform monitoring tasks and collect field data and samples from various surface and groundwater monitoring sources (i.e., wells, springs, etc.). Oversee data management required to maintain compliance with the mine's permits and associated programs. Evaluate monitoring data and identify changes in trends that require further investigation and potential mitigation. Oversee operational inspections to ensure permit compliance including accompanying regulatory inspectors on periodic inspections of work areas on and off the mine site. Provide training support to NGM employees and contractors. Responsible for periodic after-hours on-call response to environmental incidents, as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science or other related field preferred. One (1) to three (3) years direct experience in environmental compliance, including regulatory agency interactions preferred. Demonstrated ability to operate independently and in small multi-disciplinary teams required. Excellent computer skills (eg. MS Office, EQuIS, GIS or other data management/computer programs) required. Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills required. Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously required. Familiarity with compliance systems and ISO 14001 preferred. Willing and able to work in adverse weather conditions - required. This position requires the ability to regularly walk over uneven, sloped, rocky, wet or icy ground and the ability to lift 40 or more pounds consistently and safely.
What We Can Offer You
A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team. Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless. Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization. Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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