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.
