Mining Environmental Permits & Compliance Engineer

Kinross Gold Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation is seeking an Environmental Specialist to join the team and support permitting, compliance, and environmental programs at a gold mining operation in the United States. You will work under the Environmental Manager to ensure all activities meet regulatory requirements and Kinross values.

Responsibilities include coordinating permit submissions, communicating with regulators, and leading environmental initiatives.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or related discipline.
• A minimum of 3 years work experience in environmental permitting or compliance.
• Applied knowledge of federal, state and other regulatory requirements.
• Experience with systems/databases used to manage regulatory obligations.
• Strong written and verbal communication with regulators and staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental permits, licenses and regulations.
• Coordinate permitting activities and stakeholder engagement to meet timelines.
• Communicate regulatory obligations to site personnel and agencies.
• Lead environmental projects and coordinate contractor activities.
• Provide environmental awareness training to site employees.
• Monitor regulatory changes and impact on operations.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Safety leadership

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science/engineering

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Database management

Job description

Kinross Gold Corporation is seeking an Environmental Specialist to join the team and support permitting, compliance, and environmental programs at a gold mining operation in the United States. You will work under the Environmental Manager to ensure all activities meet regulatory requirements and Kinross values.

Responsibilities include coordinating permit submissions, communicating with regulators, and leading environmental initiatives.