Environmental Permitting & Regulatory Program Manager

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs is seeking a highly experienced Program Manager Environmental Permitting & Regulatory to lead environmental permitting and regulatory initiatives for 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 at the company headquarters in Cleveland, OH.

You will oversee permit applications, monitor evolving regulations, and advise site environmental managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or environmental discipline.
• Experience with design/operation of air emission control and water treatment systems.
• Experience in preparing environmental permit applications and compliance documentation.
• Ability to analyze regulators’ impact on facilities.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental permit applications and ensure consistency across sites.
• Develop procedures for reclamation activities and track financial assurances.
• Advance NPDES/State disposal system strategies to address evolving regulations.
• Monitor environmental regulations at local, state and federal levels and advise site managers.
• Maintain risk registries and advise on permitting issues and compliance obligations.
• Conduct site environmental assessments and identify risks and liabilities.
• Evaluate projects against NEPA/MEPA obligations and manage EAW/EIS studies if required.
• Build relationships with regulators, internal teams and communities; participate in industry committees.
• Advise on opportunities to influence environmental policy and engage with agencies.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory analysis

NEPA/MEPA

Water treatment

Air emissions

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or environmental discipline

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs is seeking a highly experienced Program Manager Environmental Permitting & Regulatory to lead environmental permitting and regulatory initiatives for 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 at the company headquarters in Cleveland, OH.

You will oversee permit applications, monitor evolving regulations, and advise site environmental managers.