Specialist, Environmental

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**ABOUT THE ROLE**

The primary purpose of the Environmental Specialist is to ensure

compliance is met with all environmental regulations, company

requirements and permit requirements associated with air, water, waste,

hazardous materials, land and biodiversity programs for the Hermosa

Project. Assist with inspections, sampling, monitoring, testing,

recordkeeping, updating plans and reporting to maintain compliance for a

fast-paced site with frequently changing activities and operations.

Provide technical assistance and represent company environmental

interests to management, employees, governmental/regulatory personnel,

and others on matters regarding environmental management and compliance.

Research, analyze, prepare information that may include, but is not

limited to air quality, water quality rules, regulations, codes, and

standards. Provide oversight of documentation of compliance with the

various permits, plans, and commitments. Maintain all environmental

compliance databases, including Earthsoft EQuIS, including managing

data, compliance requirements and environmental reporting. This role

works Tuesday - Friday and is based at the Hermosa Project site, near

Patagonia, Arizona.

Other Key Responsibilities Include, But Arent Limited To

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental
  
  

regulations and permits, including AZPDES, APP, RCRA, SPCC, CAA, and

CWA.

• Execute work in alignment with the South32 Sustainability Policy,
  
  

Environment & Climate Change Standard, And Other Company Standards,

procedures, and policies.

• Promote and adhere to safe workplace practices and meet all company
  
  

and MSHA safety requirements.

• Support and participate in an inclusive working environment by
  
  

upholding South32s Values and Code of Business Conduct.

• Interface effectively with internal and external stakeholders (e.g.,
  
  

site personnel, regulatory agencies, government entities, and

professional/industry associations).

• Maintain current knowledge of environmental regulations and update
  
  

environmental management systems accordingly.

• Support change management activities, including implementation of
  
  

BMPs, review of new chemicals, Environmental Permit to Work, and

project kick-off meetings.

• Inform leadership of risks or environmental concerns that could
  
  

impact the Hermosa Project.

• Develop and adhere to procedures and plans for environmental
  
  

activities and permitted equipment as required by permits,

regulations, and company standards.

• Lead or participate in regular audits and inspections of company
  
  

operations and contractors to ensure compliance with the

Environmental Management System, site policies, procedures, and

requirements.

• Assist in implementing sustainability programs including energy
  
  

efficiency, greenhouse gas reductions, water conservation, and

recycling.

• Support EarthSoft EQuIS database for managing data, compliance
  
  

requirements, and reporting.

• Quantify and track sustainability performance goals and report
  
  

results.

• Coordinate and support environmental studies and monitoring,
  
  

including contractor oversight.