Environmental & Permitting Lead, Mining Projects

P&C Recruiting and HR; Arizona; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

P&C Recruiting and HR is seeking an Environmental and Permitting Manager for an exploration project in Arizona. The role owns the integrated permitting register and master schedule, coordinating federal and state permitting across active exploration assets.

You will lead BLM permitting (43 CFR 3809), NEPA/EIS support, and ADEQ/AZPDES/air quality processes, while supervising environmental baseline studies and compliance programs. Strong project management and agency liaison skills are required.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Environmental Science, Hydrology, Geology, Engineering, Natural Resources, or related field.
• 10+ years of environmental permitting/site management experience in mining.
• Experience with BLM permitting and NEPA processes.
• Knowledge of CWA/AZPDES, SPCC, RCRA, and CAA requirements.
• Experience managing environmental baseline programs and consultants.
• Strong project management, budgeting, technical writing, and agency relationships.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate 4WD vehicles.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the integrated permitting register and master schedule across both assets.
• Manage BLM permitting, including 43 CFR 3809 notices/plans of operation and support NEPA/EIS processes.
• Manage Arizona permitting (ADEQ APP, Air Quality, MLRP, ADWR, AZPDES).
• Coordinate with Land Manager on Arizona State Land Department access and rights-of-way.
• Manage reclamation bonding and concurrent reclamation activities.
• Secure drill pad/access authorizations and confirm biological/cultural clearances.
• Oversee stormwater (MSGP/SWPPP), SPCC, dust control, waste management, and drilling fluids containment.
• Inspect active drill sites and oversee contractor environmental compliance.
• Direct environmental baseline studies (water, air, biology, cultural, soils, noise).
• Maintain the environmental management system, compliance tracker, and obligations register.
• Prepare regulatory reports and manage agency relationships.
• Deliver environmental and cultural awareness training.
• Assess environmental risks, investigate incidents, and coordinate audits.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Technical writing

Agency relationships

Education

B.S. in Environmental Science

Job description

P&C Recruiting and HR is seeking an Environmental and Permitting Manager for an exploration project in Arizona. The role owns the integrated permitting register and master schedule, coordinating federal and state permitting across active exploration assets.

You will lead BLM permitting (43 CFR 3809), NEPA/EIS support, and ADEQ/AZPDES/air quality processes, while supervising environmental baseline studies and compliance programs. Strong project management and agency liaison skills are required.