Permitting Specialist

Peabody Energy; Lynnville (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Peabody Energy in Indiana is seeking a Permitting Specialist to join our Midwest environmental services team. You will develop surface mine permit applications and reports, provide technical expertise in soils, hydrology, vegetation and wildlife, and coordinate with mine staff on designs for hydrologic structures and regulatory submissions.

The role includes permit administration duties such as landowner notifications and public notices, with potential field support at active mine sites,

Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. or M.S. degree in an environmental field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in mining environmental permitting preferred.
• Knowledge of Indiana, Illinois, and Alabama mining environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare scientific/engineering data for permit applications and revisions.
• Review maps of soils, land use, geology, wildlife for permits.
• Coordinate permit applications and amendments with stakeholders.

Skills

Safety first

Organization

Communication

Listening

Team collaboration

multitasking

Education

B.S./M.S. in environmental field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

AutoCAD/GIS

Job description

About the role

We are currently seeking a Permitting Specialist to join our team. This person will perform essential duties within the Midwest environmental services department, responsible for operations in Indiana, Illinois, and Alabama, including directing or assisting in the development of surface mine permit applications and reports; providing technical expertise in any of the technical aspects of permitting and compliance such as soils, hydrology, vegetation and wildlife; and preparing and/or coordinating with mine staffs on designs for hydrologic structures, permits, and reports.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Permitting Specialist to join our team. This person will perform essential duties within the Midwest environmental services department, responsible for operations in Indiana, Illinois, and Alabama, including directing or assisting in the development of surface mine permit applications and reports; providing technical expertise in any of the technical aspects of permitting and compliance such as soils, hydrology, vegetation and wildlife; and preparing and/or coordinating with mine staffs on designs for hydrologic structures, permits, and reports.

The position is also responsible for permit administrative duties, including landowner notification mailings, annual blasting notices, and public notices.

The position may also provide field assistance to active mine sites.

Duties will include:

• Preparation of scientific or engineering data for inclusion in permit applications, revisions, or amendments with the goal of meeting regulatory performance standards and minimizing mine costs.
• Preparation and review of maps of permit operational plans, soils, land use, geology, and wildlife and corresponding information for inclusion in permit applications to a variety of regulatory agencies.
• Preparation of and/or review of hydrologic designs and corresponding information for inclusion in permit applications to a variety of appropriate agencies. Work products may include maps, text, and tables.
• Coordination and preparation of permit applications, revisions, and amendments. This may include collaboration with mine and agency personnel, as well as collaboration and directing the activities of department personnel as-needed.

• Coordinate and prepare permit administration documents including:
• Process landowner notification mailings (certified and other)
• Intent to mine, permit renewals, post-mine land use comments, 6-month mining notifications, annual blasting notices, pre-mine surveys, ground water surveys.
• Process annual blasting notice updates and submittals
• Maintain SMCRA ownership and control data base and provide updates to regulatory agencies
• Responsible for public notification requirements
• Submit and track newspaper public notices
• Submit necessary Proof of filing Affidavits to Regulatory Agencies as required
• Process Preblast/Condition Survey Requests
• Record and distribute regulatory agency correspondence
• General engineering design, layout and monitoring.
• Manage and supervise contractors on environmental/mining related projects.
• Provide temporary assistance to the mine environmental staffs as required during times of extended personnel absences. Provide assistance to other Peabody Americas operations as needed.

Safety a Way of Life Competencies

• Ensure that you are aware of and have acknowledged the health and safety responsibilities specific to your job/position.
• Successfully complete your safety and health responsibilities. Be knowledgeable in Risk Management techniques and following the SLAM process for all work assignments.

The Lifestyle

This position is a full-time role, working from Wild Boar mine in Indiana. The schedule is: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. M-F (or equivalent) with overtime and weekends as required.

About you

Education/experience:

• Minimum B.S. or M.S. Degree in environmental related field or equivalent 10 years environmental permitting experience
• Preferred a minimum of 5 years of experience in mining.
• Knowledge of Indiana, Illinois, and Alabama mining environmental regulations.

Required Skills

• A strong commitment to safety.
• Excellent organizational, computer software (Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, AutoCAD/GIS and statistical applications) and writing skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with all levels of management, mine personnel, the general public, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to listen effectively.
• Ability to collaborate with others in a team setting.
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously and adjust to shifting work priorities.

Licensure/Certifications/Registration

• Preferred ability to obtain professional certifications, including but not limited to, LPG, GISP, or PE

Physical requirements

Surface Environment

• Must have the ability to stand for up to 4 hours per shift
• Must have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles
• Must have the ability to work from elevated positions, walk/climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on and off equipment and ladders
• Must have the ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA
• Must have the ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have rapid reflex movements of the arms and legs and good hand to eye coordination
• Must have the ability to lift/raise 10 - 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance frequently during the course of work shift
• Must have the ability to work in extreme conditions, including but not limited to changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise from low to high, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area

Office

• Must have the ability to sit for up to 8 hours
• Must be able to use a computer, communicate effectively in various forms, including by email and phone
• Must be able to review paper and electronic documents; complete computer entry of data from paper documents
• Must be able to find, remove and return files to/from file cabinets; discuss issues by telephone and in person
• Must be able to operate copier, fax machine, etc.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. Peabody reserves the right to revise job descriptions or change and/or modify job responsibilities, functions and requirements as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

About Peabody

Peabody is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy & steel. We employ approximately 5,300 people across our operations in the United States & Australia, serving customers in 18+ countries.

Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future.

People are at the core of Peabody's ability to deliver business results & serve our communities & we offer an inclusive work environment that engages, recognizes, and develops it employees. We strive to create a safe and healthy work culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect are supported and engaged.

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Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.