What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phoenix - Senior Environmental Engineer position at Nevada Gold Mines?
Position Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Nevada Gold Mines is looking for a Senior Environmental Engineer to join our team at the Phoenix operation and play a key role in protecting the environment while supporting safe and responsible mining operations. In this role, you’ll lead environmental programs that manage air, water, land, waste, and reclamation activities, while mentoring junior team members and working closely with operations, engineering, and regulatory agencies.
As a senior member of the environmental team, you’ll help guide day-to-day compliance activities, oversee permitting and reporting, manage environmental risks, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts that support safe, sustainable mining.
At Nevada Gold Mines, we believe in developing our people, fostering a safe and sustainable workplace, and making a lasting impact in the communities where we operate. If you’re looking to build your career in environmental compliance and be part of a dynamic team, this role is for you.
Responsibilities
About Us
Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.
Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".
About The Team
Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Nevada Gold Mines is looking for a Senior Environmental Engineer to join our team at the Phoenix operation and play a key role in protecting the environment while supporting safe and responsible mining operations. In this role, you’ll lead environmental programs that manage air, water, land, waste, and reclamation activities, while mentoring junior team members and working closely with operations, engineering, and regulatory agencies.
As a senior member of the environmental team, you’ll help guide day-to-day compliance activities, oversee permitting and reporting, manage environmental risks, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts that support safe, sustainable mining.
At Nevada Gold Mines, we believe in developing our people, fostering a safe and sustainable workplace, and making a lasting impact in the communities where we operate. If you’re looking to build your career in environmental compliance and be part of a dynamic team, this role is for you.
Responsibilities
- Manages all aspects of the site’s reclamation permits including the preparation of regulatory reports, reclamation cost model updates, as well as assisting with reclamation permit modifications.
- Review and update site Trust Funds.
- Ensures compliance with regards to the site’s Plan of Operations and corresponding U.S. Bureau of Land Management Record of Decisions.
- Manages the site’s cultural resource programs including the oversight of cultural resource surveys and the development and execution of cultural mitigation plans, as needed.
- Participates in regulatory inspections.
- Assists with the development of Plan of Operations amendments and the completion of associated NEPA permitting activities.
- Maintains accurate records of agency correspondence and environmental monitoring data.
- Acts as a liaison between the mine and environmental regulatory agencies.
- Develops, maintains, and updates environmental management plans, as necessary.
- Plans and tracks reclamation activities in coordination with the site’s mine engineering personnel.
- Manages contractors to ensure the safe delivery of project objectives.
- Ensures conformance with internal mine closure standards.
- Assists with providing guidance and training to employees and contractors regarding environmental obligations.
- Aligns work practices with Environmental ISO 14001 and Occupational Health and Safety 45001 standards.
- Responsible for periodic, after-hours on-call response to environmental incidents, as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Manages budgets, including the development, forecasting, and tracking of reclamation/closure costs.
- Coordinates with supply chain personnel to procure contractor and consultant services, as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental science, environmental studies, hydrology, hydrogeology, mine engineering, ecology or related field - required
- Five (5) years direct experience managing environmental compliance programs and projects, with a minimum of three (3) years in an industrial setting - required
- Strong computer skills including experience with PowerPoint, Word and Excel - required
- 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
- General understanding of mining operations - preferred
- Familiarity with environmental compliance systems and ISO 14001 - preferred
- Ability to drive results and ensure completion of time sensitive deadlines – required
- Ability and willingness to work outdoors throughout the year in all weather conditions - required
- Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs. - required
- A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses benefits, and stock purchase plans where applicable
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
- An Opportunity to transform Traditional Mining into the future of Digital Mining
- Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across locations
- Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
About Us
Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.
Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".
About The Team
Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.