Environmental Permitting Specialist (Mining & Compliance)

Peabody Energy, Inc.; Lynnville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Peabody Energy, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Specialist to support the Midwest environmental services team in Indiana, Illinois, and Alabama. This role involves developing permit applications and reports, providing technical expertise on air quality, hydrogeology, and waste management, and coordinating permit renewals and modifications.

The position requires a B.S. in an environmental field (MS preferred), at least three years of mining experience, and knowledge of regional environmental

Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. degree in environmental field.
• MS preferred.
• Knowledge of Indiana, Illinois, and Alabama environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review data for permit applications and environmental plans to meet regulatory performance standards.
• Manage NPDES, SPCC, SMCRA permitting and reporting requirements.
• Provide field support to active mine sites as needed.
• Coordinate permit applications, modifications, renewals, and related documents.
• Collaborate with mine personnel and regulatory agencies on compliance tasks.

Skills

Safety

Organizational skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

B.S. in Environmental field

MS preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Access

Excel

Word

Job description

Peabody Energy, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Specialist to support the Midwest environmental services team in Indiana, Illinois, and Alabama. This role involves developing permit applications and reports, providing technical expertise on air quality, hydrogeology, and waste management, and coordinating permit renewals and modifications.

The position requires a B.S. in an environmental field (MS preferred), at least three years of mining experience, and knowledge of regional environmental