Environmental Compliance Lead: Mining Permits & Field Ops

Peabody Energy, Inc.; Indiana, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Peabody Energy, Inc. seeks an Environmental Specialist to support environmental permitting and compliance across Indiana, Illinois, and Alabama. The role involves preparing permit applications, coordinating reporting, and providing technical expertise on air, water, and waste regulation.

The position supports field operations, with duties ranging from planning environmental permits to assisting mine sites and collaborating with regulators. A B.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental field (MS preferred).
• Minimum three years of mining or similar industry experience.
• Knowledge of Indiana, Illinois, and Alabama environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review scientific data for permit applications and reports to meet regulatory standards and minimize costs.
• Understand hydrology permitting and monitoring; complete periodic reporting and adjust plans as needed (NPDES, SPCC, SMCRA).
• Know air permitting, monitoring, and reporting requirements; obtain monitoring certifications (SSOA, MSOP, FESOP).
• Assist with waste/chemical storage management and spill reporting (TRI, SPCC); coordinate with operations and contractors.
• Coordinate permit administration documents (NPDES reports, applications, SPCC plans, air permit filings, opacity reports).
• Prepare permit applications, revisions, and amendments; collaborate with mine staff and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Safety culture

Written communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental field

MS preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Access

Excel

Word

Job description

Peabody Energy, Inc. seeks an Environmental Specialist to support environmental permitting and compliance across Indiana, Illinois, and Alabama. The role involves preparing permit applications, coordinating reporting, and providing technical expertise on air, water, and waste regulation.

The position supports field operations, with duties ranging from planning environmental permits to assisting mine sites and collaborating with regulators. A B.S.