Environmental Specialist

ZipRecruiter; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable mining is seeking an Environmental Specialist 1 or 2 in Columbus, Ohio. The ideal candidate will have a background in environmental science, responsible for ensuring compliance with local and federal regulations. This role involves frequent travel between sites and maintaining high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of practical environmental experience.
• Proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of MSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of sampling, monitoring, and recordkeeping.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment.
• Conduct and document environmental inspections.

Skills

Good verbal communication skills

Good written communication skills

Technical writing skills

Knowledge of water quality sampling procedures

Ability to read, understand and follow regulations

Proficient in computer skills

Education

BS or Technical Degree in environmental or related field

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Environmental Specialist 1 or 2

Location:

Central Services – Columbus, MT

*This job requires frequent travel between the Stillwater Mine and the East Boulder Mine to complete job responsibilities.

Schedule:

5x2, 4x3 9hr Shifts

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

At Sibanye-Stillwater, the Environmental Specialist 1 or 2 is responsible for performing all aspects of sampling, monitoring, testing, recordkeeping, and reporting required to maintain compliance with Federal, State and Local regulations, and permits governing the groundwater, process, and surface water monitoring process(s) at both the Stillwater and East Boulder Mines.

The Environmental Specialist 1 or 2's primary duties are:

• Foster an inclusive environment that promotes teamwork, innovation, and actively seek feedback from the workforce for continuous improvements.
• Foster positive, cooperative relationships with other groups in the Company.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment, safe work practices, and a strong safety culture.
• Ensure that Environmental Excellence is practiced within area of responsibility.
• Provide technical support to assist operational personnel in the development of programs and projects.
• Trains and mentors coworkers, employees, and contractors on environmental standards as well as proactive safety.
• Understand costs associated with scope of work to ensure decisions align with business needs.
• Able to implement ground, process, and surface water monitoring systems including operations, basic maintenance, communication systems, and data entry analysis.
• Accountable for database for water quality data for groundwater and surface water monitoring.
• Monitoring and analyzing trends in site water quality performance.
• Recognizing, troubleshooting, documenting, and communicating issues related to monitoring wells and sampling equipment.
• Inventory management of sampling chemicals, materials, and supplies.
• Management, preventative maintenance, work orders, and repairs as needed.
• Technical writing associated with operating manuals, SOP's, and reports.
• Interaction with surface and underground operations on ground and surface water quality related issues.
• Assist in implementation of improvements to water monitoring systems (testing & pilot studies).
• Extended hours or call outs during plant upsets or emergency situations.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintaining operational records in accordance with company and department SOP's and Policies.
• Complete and document environmental sampling, monitoring, and data collection associated with Sibanye Stillwater's environmental programs including soil sampling, water monitoring, air monitoring, and others.
• Conduct and document environmental inspections.
• Evaluate data and prepare operational reports and graphs, using knowledge gained from increasing experience.
• Able to develop and present to site leadership, corporate leadership, and other site(s) on specific projects or other environmental processes.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical writing Skills.
• Willingness to work outside in varying weather conditions and underground on occasion.
• Proven ability to work autonomously, as well as, within a team-based environment.
• Ability to travel between mine sites as needed to complete work scope.
• Ability to read, understand and follow Federal, State and Local regulations and permits.
• Knowledge of water quality sampling procedures and environmental compliance issues.
• Proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and database applications.
• Experience working within ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems .
• Understanding of MSHA regulations .

Education & Experience

BS, or Technical Degree in environmental, or related field and/or a minimum of 1 year of practical environmental experience related to environmental monitoring and sampling.

Sibanye-Stillwater is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions at Sibanye-Stillwater are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to , , creed, , (including and ), , political affiliation, or preference, marital or family status, , genetic information, , parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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