Permitting Specialist: Environmental Mining Compliance

PEABODY COALTRADE ASIA PRIVATE LTD.; Lynnville (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Peabody Energy seeks a Permitting Specialist in Lynnville, IN, covering Midwest operations. You will develop surface mine permit applications, reports, and related hydrologic designs, coordinating with mine staff to ensure regulatory compliance and efficient permitting processes.

The role includes permit administration duties and potential field support at active mines across Indiana, Illinois, and Alabama. A BS/MS in environmental sciences with 10 years of permitting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. or M.S. Degree in environmental related field or equivalent 10 years environmental permitting experience.
• Knowledge of Indiana, Illinois, and Alabama mining environmental regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication across management, staff and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate permit applications, revisions and amendments with regulatory agencies.
• Prepare maps and data for permit applications including soils, land use, geology and wildlife.
• Design and review hydrologic information for permit submissions to agencies.
• Coordinate administration documents: landowner notices, blasting notices, reports and filings.
• Supervise contractors and provide field support to mine sites as needed.
• Ensure health and safety responsibilities are met and risk management applied.

Skills

Safety commitment

Organization

Writing skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Multi-project management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

B.S. or M.S. in environmental science/engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

AutoCAD/GIS

Statistical software

Job description

Peabody Energy seeks a Permitting Specialist in Lynnville, IN, covering Midwest operations. You will develop surface mine permit applications, reports, and related hydrologic designs, coordinating with mine staff to ensure regulatory compliance and efficient permitting processes.

The role includes permit administration duties and potential field support at active mines across Indiana, Illinois, and Alabama. A BS/MS in environmental sciences with 10 years of permitting experience is preferred.