Environmental Engineer I-II: Closure & Reclamation Lead

Barrick Gold Corporation; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Stock purchase program

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines, a Barrick Gold operation, is seeking an Environmental Engineer specialized in closure and reclamation to join our Environmental Team at the Cortez operation. You will oversee closure and reclamation projects, ensuring regulatory and company standards are met, and collaborate with stakeholders to support sustainable mining practices.

The role emphasizes project management, independent work within a multidisciplinary team, and adherence to safety policies to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, mine engineering, geology, hydrology, ecology (or similar) required.
• Ability to prepare technical communications and convey results to audiences with varying levels of expertise required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously required.
• Ability to operate independently and in small multi-disciplinary teams required.
• Excellent computer skills (e.g. MS Office and data management programs) required.
• Excellent safety record with ability to demonstrate safety leadership required.
• 1-3 years of experience in an environmental compliance or reclamation/closure role preferred.
• Strong GIS skills preferred.
• Proficient in analyzing and interpreting analytical and monitoring data, with an emphasis on water quality and geochemistry preferred.
• Experience managing regulatory compliance programs in the state of Nevada preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the site's reclamation permits, including regulatory reporting and updating the Reclamation Cost Estimate models as needed.
• Implement closure and reclamation projects in compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Ensure compliance with aspects of the site's Plan of Operations, with a primarily focus on land management obligations.
• Collect and document site as-built information to track and report reclamation liabilities, ensuring compliance with financial reporting requirements.
• Analyze environmental monitoring data for compliance, reclamation, and closure programs, including data on water quality, geochemistry, vegetation, and other material characterization.
• Build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including Federal and State authorities, to communicate monitoring results and collaborate on strategies for the successful execution of closure and reclamation activities.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of site closure plans.
• Adhere to state and federal health and safety regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Environmental eng.

Mine engineering

Geology

Hydrology

Technical comms

Project management

Safety leadership

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, mine engineering, geology, hydrology, ecology (or similar)

Tools

MS Office

GIS

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines, a Barrick Gold operation, is seeking an Environmental Engineer specialized in closure and reclamation to join our Environmental Team at the Cortez operation. You will oversee closure and reclamation projects, ensuring regulatory and company standards are met, and collaborate with stakeholders to support sustainable mining practices.

The role emphasizes project management, independent work within a multidisciplinary team, and adherence to safety policies to deliver