Environmental Supervisor

SSR Mining Inc.; Cripple Creek (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Employee share purchase plan

PTO

Job summary

SSR Mining Inc. seeks an Environmental Supervisor for the Cripple Creek & Victor Mine (CC&V) to lead environmental programs, oversee audits, and manage compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

The role reports to the Sustainability & External Relations Manager and guides teams of coordinators and engineers in water, air, waste, and biodiversity initiatives. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years in mining environmental compliance, with strong regulatory knowledge

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
• 8+ years in mining and environmental compliance, or 10+ years in related industry.
• Strong knowledge of US federal/state environmental regulations (NEPA, RCRA).

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance programs aligned with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Supervise day-to-day internal audits and inspections, addressing gaps in compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce risk and maintain CC&V’s social license to operate.
• Manage environmental compliance activities in support of the CC&V business plan.
• Lead and mentor a team of Environmental Coordinators and Engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Microsoft Project

GoldSim

MonitoPro

IsoMetrix

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA and Canada.

SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!

Job Description:

The Environmental Supervisor plays a critical leadership role in ensuring compliance and advancing sustainable mining practices at SSR Mining’s Cripple Creek & Victor Mine (CC&V). Reporting to the Sustainability & External Relations Manager, the Supervisor will oversee environmental systems and programs including water management, air quality, waste management, and biodiversity protection. This position is responsible for supervising a team of Environmental Coordinators and Engineers, managing complex permitting and compliance requirements, and acting as a liaison with regulators, contractors, and local stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring strong regulatory knowledge, leadership and budgeting experience, and a proactive approach to environmental stewardship.

Day to Day:

• Lead environmental compliance programs, ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Supervises the day-to-day internal audits and inspections of operations, ensuring strict compliance with company and regulatory requirements, providing recommendations and mitigate gaps in compliance
• Drive continuous improvement in site environmental performance to reduce risk, maintain compliance, and uphold CC&V’s social license to operate.
• Support execution of the CC&V business plan through effective management of environmental compliance activities.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Environmental Coordinators and Engineers.
• Develop and implement comprehensive environmental sustainability plans for air, water, waste rock, and biodiversity.
• Prepare and review environmental reports, permit applications, and regulatory filings.
• Manage environmental projects, consultants, and contractors.
• Lead environmental audits and gap assessments and implement corrective action plans.
• Evaluate environmental incidents, lead investigations, and implement corrective actions
• Communicate project status and emerging risks to site leadership and corporate stakeholders.

Is This You??

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in mining and environmental compliance, or 10+ years in a related industry.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state environmental regulations, including NEPA and RCRA.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience, with a collaborative and solution-oriented approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with tools such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Microsoft Project, GoldSim, MonitoPro, or IsoMetrix is a plus.
• Familiarity with Colorado-specific environmental permitting and regulatory frameworks is strongly preferred.

Working Conditions & Environment:

• The Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V) Mine site is located at elevations ranging from approximately 9,400 ft. to 10,600 ft. above sea level. Employees must be physically capable of performing tasks at these elevations.
• Workers are routinely exposed to a variety of outdoor conditions, and weather can change frequently and become severe. Employees must be able to complete work tasks safely under these conditions.

The summary provided is a basic outline of duties for the Environmental Supervisor position and is not all-inclusive. For applicants residing in CO the salary range for this position starts at $95,000-$115,000. Benefits: 401(k); medical/dental/vision insurance; employee share purchase plan, PTO, and STI.

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.