Lead Environmental Permitting Advisor – Mining (Nevada)

Copper World; Yerington (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonuses

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Company paid Life insurance and AD&D

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Hudbay is seeking a Principal Environmental Advisor in Yerington, Nevada, to lead permitting and environmental programs for the Mason Project. This role reports to the SVP USBU and requires directing baseline monitoring, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration with operations and engineering teams.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years in mining environmental management, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to manage complex permitting matrices across state and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Hydrology, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Mining, or a closely relevant scientific discipline.
• 7–10 years of progressive environmental permitting, site environmental management, or environmental consulting experience within the mining industry in Nevada.
• Experience with state and federal permitting of exploration and mining projects.
• Competency in waste management, groundwater monitoring/modeling, and geochemical processes related to mining sites.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Directly work on, or direct the development of, documentation and designs as necessary for permitting activities, including permit amendments and compliance.
• Define and manage the project's state and federal permitting matrix, including Water Pollution Control, Air Quality, Tailings Dam, Reclamation and other needed permits.
• Lead and manage comprehensive environmental baseline programs, data analysis, and field monitoring networks.
• Coordinate NEPA process planning, including Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Mine Plan of Operations.
• Support other departments, such as operations and engineering, in review and update of specifications and construction packages.
• Maintain inventories of historic properties and oversee cultural heritage processes and tribal consultations.
• Review and provide comments on reports prepared by consultants, engineers, and Hudbay employees.

Skills

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Self-directed

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science or related

Job description

Hudbay is seeking a Principal Environmental Advisor in Yerington, Nevada, to lead permitting and environmental programs for the Mason Project. This role reports to the SVP USBU and requires directing baseline monitoring, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration with operations and engineering teams.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years in mining environmental management, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to manage complex permitting matrices across state and