Environmental Superintendent

Mining; Lovelock (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Full benefits from day 1

401k with 6% match

Bus service from Winnemucca

Travel pay

Competitive AIP

Job summary

Coeur Rochester, near Lovelock, NV, seeks an Environmental Superintendent to lead the geology and environmental program. The role reports to the Environmental Manager and will guide site compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations while supporting NEPA processes.

The position requires relocation to Lovelock, NV and a 4 days on / 3 days off schedule. Candidates should have a strong background in mining environmental management, regulatory permitting, reporting, and team

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or technical degree in environmental, biological, or earth sciences with 7 years of mining environmental experience.
• Alternatively 12 years of equivalent environmental management experience.
• Strong knowledge of Federal and State regulations and permitting requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure mining and exploration operations comply with environmental laws and regulations.
• Review, finalize and submit environmental reports to regulatory agencies.
• Support management of water, waste, air quality and contractor environmental issues.
• Assist with Plan of Operations amendments and NEPA activities, including public meetings.
• Lead on permit renewals, reclamation plans, and environmental capital project planning.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

NEPA knowledge

GIS mapping

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team supervision

Education

BS/MS/Technical degree in environmental

7+ years mining env experience

Alternative: 12 years exp

Tools

MS Office

GIS software

Job description

We Pursue a Higher Standard

Coeur Mining is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with seven wholly-owned operations: the New Afton gold-copper mine in British Columbia, Canada, the Rainy River gold-silver mine in Ontario, Canada, the Las Chiapas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver mine in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia, Canada.

Coeur Rochester is a world-class open-pit, heap-leach silver and gold operation and home to Coeur Mining’s largest expansion project in its 95-year history. Following commercial production in 2024, the mine is ramping up toward tripling historical production rates and holds the largest silver reserve in the United States.

For more than 40 years, Coeur Rochester has been a proud community partner, supporting local culture, education, and wellness initiatives. With a team of approximately 500+ employees, we foster a safe, collaborative environment focused on career growth and development. Join us and build your future with a team committed to excellence.

About the Job:

We are seeking an Environmental Superintendent for our Rochester operation near Lovelock, NV. This position will report to the Environmental Manager. The successful candidate will be expected to provide leadership to the geology department.

This position will require company supported relocation to Lovelock, NV to work a 4 days on, 3 days off schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all mining and exploration operations comply with federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.
• Review, finalize and submit environmental reports and documentation to regulatory agencies.
• Provide support on the management of key environmental issues including water and waste management, air quality, and contractor management.
• Assist the Environmental Manager and the Permitting Manager with amendments to the Plan of Operations and NEPA activities.
  • Assists in preparation for, and participation in, public information meetings and hearings
  • Assist in state and federal permitting for projects including reviewing NEPA-compliant documentation (DNA, EA and EIS), baseline reports, assisting with and organizing mitigation projects.
• Complete permit renewal and modification applications and supporting compliance documentation at a higher compliance level
• Serve as a lead for closure and reclamation plans, reports and activities.
• Provides input and assists the Environmental Manager and Operations personnel in the planning and response to environmental issues and concerns.
• Serve as a lead for the AFE and RFP/SOW processes, planning, scheduling, and monitoring all environmental aspects for environmental capital projects and help ensure that resources are available for the timely completion of all capital projects.
• Serve as a lead for environmental compliance for site projects
• Ensures compliance with the required environmental deliverables through inspections, physical audits, and timely correction of identified deficiencies. Assists with the implementation of the environmental management system.
• Supervises, coaches and assists in the development of Environmental Team.
• Develop and update monitoring and reporting protocols in accordance with state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Support the Environmental Manager with forming and/or serving as an assisting lead on task forces or work groups to identify and resolve environmental compliance or enforcement issues
• Supervise activities of external contractors/consultants involved with environmental compliance, permitting and reclamation projects.
• Provide Environmental training to staff as requested.

Experience & Qualifications:

Qualifications to include any combination of education and experience that provide the required skill and knowledge for the successful performance of the position.

• BS, MS, or Technical Degree in environmental, biological, or earth sciences and 7 years of environmental experience within the mining industry or related industry.
• Alternatively, 12 years of equivalent environmental management experience.
• Working knowledge of Federal and State regulations and permit requirements.
• Strong leadership qualities: character, teamwork, communication, business sense, supervision experience and vision.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well within a team environment.
• Strong analytical ability, problem-solving skills, & work ethic
• 5 to 10 years of environmental experience at an operational mine
• Working knowledge of Nevada environmental regulations
• Skilled in GIS mapping

Additional Information:

• Competitive AIP (Annual Incentive Bonus)
• Relocation available
• Full benefits on day 1 (medical, vision, dental, employee assistance program, Teladoc service)
• Complimentary health clinic in Lovelock for benefit-enrolled employees and their dependents, providing convenient access to quality care at no additional cost
• 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match to 401k or Roth, immediate vesting
• Bus service from Winnemucca
• Travel pay for those outside of bus service

It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.