Mine Site Environmental Technician – Field Sampling & Compliance

i-80 Gold Corp.; Valmy (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

i-80 Gold Corp is seeking an Environmental Technician to support the environmental team at Lone Tree Mine in Valmy, NV. The role emphasizes field sampling of water, soil, and other media, data entry, and regulatory reporting to ensure compliance with permits and company policies.

You will collaborate across operations and engineering, perform routine measurements, maintain equipment, and contribute to safety and environmental stewardship at the mine site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Certificate (2–3 years post-secondary) in Environmental Science or closely related field preferred.
• 0–2+ years of environmental fieldwork experience desired; mining/industrial experience a plus.
• Experience with water sampling and field analytical techniques is advantageous.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and environmental databases is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Willingness to operate 4WD vehicles and boats as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine compliance sampling and monitoring (surface water, groundwater, soil, etc.) as required by permits and regulations.
• Perform field measurements (water quality, flow rates, water levels) and ensure proper sample handling and shipping to labs within holding times.
• Maintain accurate field notes, logs, and data in environmental databases and spreadsheets; assist with reports and regulatory submissions.
• Calibrate and maintain field monitoring equipment and related tools; use boats or site vehicles as needed.
• Conduct environmental site inspections to identify non-compliance or risks and document findings.

Skills

Environmental sampling

Data management

Regulatory compliance

Fieldwork

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Certificate in Environmental Science

Associate's degree in Environmental Science

Tools

MonitorPro

GPS / field equipment

Job description

i-80 Gold Corp is seeking an Environmental Technician to support the environmental team at Lone Tree Mine in Valmy, NV. The role emphasizes field sampling of water, soil, and other media, data entry, and regulatory reporting to ensure compliance with permits and company policies.

You will collaborate across operations and engineering, perform routine measurements, maintain equipment, and contribute to safety and environmental stewardship at the mine site.