Carlin - Environmental Engineer, Water

Position Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you an Environmental professional looking for a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an opportunity for you!

We are growing and are looking for an Environmental Engineer I or II, Water at our Carlin operation.

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 committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance programs for water related permits and authorizations.
• Prepare regulatory reports and other compliance documents.
• Develop, maintain, and update environmental management plans, as necessary.
• Support hydrologic investigations, planning, projects, and reporting.
• Coordinate permitting activities associated with the water management needs of the site, including the review and preparation of permit applications.
• Coordinate projects and manage contractors.
• Coordinate with company subject-matter experts on complex compliance issues.
• Gather samples and field data from designated monitoring locations, as well as oversee and organize environmental data to contribute to the creation of regulatory reports.
• Participate in and conduct environmental inspections to ensure permit compliance.
• Provide training and support to NGM employees and contractors.
• Align with legal obligations and NGM health & safety policies and procedures. Lead by example and promote the NGM safety program and initiatives.
• Responsible for periodic after-hours on-call response to environmental incidents, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, hydrology, hydrogeology, environmental engineering, civil engineering, mine engineering, chemical engineering, or other related field required
• At least one (1) to three (3) years direct experience in environmental compliance, including regulatory agency interactions preferred
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills required
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously required
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with others required
• Ability to identify and implement opportunities for improvement required
• Strong computer skills including experience with PowerPoint, Word and Excel required
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors throughout the year in all weather conditions required
• Ability to lift objects up to 40 lbs. required
• Ability to drive results and ensure completion of time sensitive deadlines required
• Familiarity with compliance systems and ISO 14001 preferred
• General understanding of mining operations - preferred
  
  

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.
  
  

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.