Field Environmental Compliance Lead – Mining Site

Mineral Ridge Gold, LLC; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite housing

Job summary

Mineral Ridge Gold, LLC in Nevada seeks an Environmental Superintendent to lead on-site environmental compliance at the Silver Peak site. This hands-on role requires field monitoring, coordinating regulatory inspections, and reporting findings to the Environmental & Compliance Manager.

You will conduct water/air sampling, manage waste and cyanide processes, and ensure regulatory alignment across Nevada agencies.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of environmental compliance experience in mining or another heavy industrial, permitted operation.
• Demonstrated, hands-on experience leading regulatory inspections, with proven working knowledge across Nevada/federal bureaus.
• Familiarity with the International Cyanide Management Code or similar chemical management frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment with limited daily onsite oversight.

Responsibilities

• Conduct water and air quality sampling and monitoring in accordance with permit requirements.
• Perform dry stack tails compliance monitoring and field inspections.
• Serve as the onsite point of contact for regulatory site visits, hosting and leading inspections across multiple bureaus.
• Exercise independent judgment on field decisions and escalate as needed.
• Perform field checks for cyanide management code compliance.
• Oversee hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling and disposal onsite.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory inspections

Independent judgment

Field monitoring

Education

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

Tools

Monitor Pro

Job description

Mineral Ridge Gold, LLC in Nevada seeks an Environmental Superintendent to lead on-site environmental compliance at the Silver Peak site. This hands-on role requires field monitoring, coordinating regulatory inspections, and reporting findings to the Environmental & Compliance Manager.

You will conduct water/air sampling, manage waste and cyanide processes, and ensure regulatory alignment across Nevada agencies.