Environmental Permitting & Regulatory Program Manager

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.; Forbes (ND); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs is seeking a highly experienced Program Manager Environmental Permitting & Regulatory to lead environmental permitting and regulatory initiatives for our Mining and Pelletizing operations in Northern Minnesota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The role reports to the Environmental Director and can be based in Forbes, MN or Cleveland, OH.

You will oversee permit applications, advise on regulatory changes, and coordinate with site environmental managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or environmental discipline.
• Experience with environmental permit applications and compliance reporting.
• Authorized to work in the United States full-time.

Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental permit applications and ensure consistency across sites.
• Develop procedures for reclamation activities and track financial assurances.
• Monitor evolving regulations and advise on their impact to operations.
• Advise the Environmental Director and maintain risk registries for regulatory issues.
• Conduct site environmental assessments and identify risks and liabilities.
• Evaluate projects against NEPA/MEPA obligations and manage EAW/EIS studies.
• Represent the company with regulators and trade associations on environmental policy.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Permit applications

Regulatory analysis

Work authorization

Education

Bachelors in engineering

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs is seeking a highly experienced Program Manager Environmental Permitting & Regulatory to lead environmental permitting and regulatory initiatives for our Mining and Pelletizing operations in Northern Minnesota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The role reports to the Environmental Director and can be based in Forbes, MN or Cleveland, OH.

You will oversee permit applications, advise on regulatory changes, and coordinate with site environmental managers.