Air Compliance Specialist - Mining & Pelletizing

Mesabi Metallics; Nashwauk (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development

Job summary

Mesabi Metallics seeks an Environmental Engineer/Specialist – Air Compliance, Monitoring & Reporting to lead air quality programs across a taconite mining, concentrating, and pelletizing facility. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, oversee emissions inventory and monitoring systems, and manage regulatory reporting with a cross-functional team.

The role requires strong technical writing, analytical skills, and the ability to work independently and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an environmental field as listed.
• 5+ years of experience in environmental compliance and monitoring.
• Strong knowledge of federal and Minnesota state regulations.
• Excellent technical writing and data analysis abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing and implementing air monitoring programs per permits and regulations.
• Maintain compliance demonstration records for emissions and BACT requirements.
• Oversee monitoring systems, data acquisition, and recordkeeping.
• Review data to identify potential compliance concerns and develop corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit required regulatory reports and support permitting.
• Provide guidance to operations and training on compliance requirements.
• Engage with environmental agencies during inspections and audits.
• Contribute to environmental compliance plans and SOPs for startup and operations.

Skills

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

Job description

Mesabi Metallics seeks an Environmental Engineer/Specialist – Air Compliance, Monitoring & Reporting to lead air quality programs across a taconite mining, concentrating, and pelletizing facility. You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, oversee emissions inventory and monitoring systems, and manage regulatory reporting with a cross-functional team.

The role requires strong technical writing, analytical skills, and the ability to work independently and