Environmental Technician – Field Sampling & Compliance

Centerra Gold; Clayton (ID); On-site; USD 53,726 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401k with company match

Incentive bonus

Employee share purchase plan

Professional development

Job summary

Centerra Gold's Thompson Creek Mine in Idaho is seeking an Environmental Technician to perform environmental monitoring, inspections and sampling to maintain permits and protect environmental integrity. You will assist on projects needed for the site and support compliance programs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in environmental fields, familiarity with EPA/NEPA, ability to obtain Idaho Potable Water licence, GIS/GPS experience, and strength to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, or a closely related natural science field preferred.
• Familiarity with government regulatory frameworks such as EPA or NEPA requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Idaho Potable Water licence.
• Experience with mapping tools like GIS, GPS, and various environmental data collection software.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Possess and maintain a valid a driver’s license.
• Strong computer skills and experience working with Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working in adverse conditions.
• Safety minded and willingness to adhere to safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site reviews and set up monitoring equipment. Collect soil, water, air, and biological samples for laboratory analysis.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of environmental compliance programs, policies, procedures, and recordkeeping systems.
• Manifesting, packaging, spill response, labeling, loading/unloading, coordinating transportation, and sampling/profiling material while adhering to state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Sample waste streams according to prescribed policies and procedures.
• Participate in environmental compliance inspections, audits, and gap assessments while helping track corrective actions and compliance improvement activities.
• Assist in evaluating site operations, equipment, processes, and chemical use to help identify environmental risks and support implementation of appropriate controls.
• Support recurring air quality compliance tasks including emissions tracking, recordkeeping, permit compliance support, reporting coordination, and management of environmental compliance data.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge (EPA/NEPA)

Driver's license

Physical strength

MS Office

Safety minded

Ability to work in adverse conditions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, or related field

Tools

GIS

GPS

Environmental data collection software

Job description

Centerra Gold's Thompson Creek Mine in Idaho is seeking an Environmental Technician to perform environmental monitoring, inspections and sampling to maintain permits and protect environmental integrity. You will assist on projects needed for the site and support compliance programs.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in environmental fields, familiarity with EPA/NEPA, ability to obtain Idaho Potable Water licence, GIS/GPS experience, and strength to lift 50 lbs.