Phoenix - Environmental Engineer I - II

Nevada Gold Mines; Battle Mountain (NV); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Environmental Engineer to join the Phoenix Environmental department. You will ensure compliance with hazardous and non-hazardous waste management programs and permits while supporting the company’s safety and environmental goals.

You will lead projects, coordinate with regulators and contractors, and strive to uphold ISO 14001/45001 standards as part of a safe, sustainable mining operation in Nevada.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform essential responsibilities of the position.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all legal and other compliance/permitting obligations for Title V and related permits.
• Ensure compliance for RCRA (LQG/SQG) including inspections and manifests.
• Communicate with regulators, site managers, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate permitting activities for air and waste management.
• Prepare Toxic Release Inventory Reporting.
• Prepare semi-annual and annual air compliance and emissions reports.
• Coordinate projects with contractors and manage budgets.
• Lead environmental engineers, coordinators, and technicians as assigned.
• Align practices with ISO 14001 and 45001 standards; promote safety and environmental programs.
• Be available for after-hours environmental incidents as needed.

Skills

Excellent verbal, written, and interAN

Interpersonal skills

Demonstrated ability to manageMultiple

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Mining Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

Excel

PI System Explorer

Database programs

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Position Description

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER with our PHOENIX ENVIRONMENTAL department. The successful candidate is responsible for performing a variety of technical and administrative work to ensure that all legal and other compliance obligations related to the hazardous and non-hazardous waste management programs and permits are satisfied.

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all legal and other compliance/permitting obligations associated with the Title V Air Permit, Class II Air Permits, Mercury Operating Permit, and Federal MACT are achieved.
• Ensure all legal and other compliance/permitting obligations associated with RCRA for LQG and SQG, including inspections, profiling and determinations, shipments, and manifesting.
• Communicate with regulatory agency personnel, site managers, corporate resources, legal counsel, and other interested stakeholders.
• Coordinate permitting activities associated with the air and waste management needs of the site, including review of application/modification designs and packages.
• Complete Toxic Release Inventory Reporting
• Preparation of Semi-Annual and Annual air compliance and emissions reports.
• Coordinate projects with contractors, adhere to budgets, and direct contractor work.
• Coordinate with company subject-matter experts on complex waste or air-related issues.
• Maintain systems and programs to ensure permit compliance including accompanying regulatory inspectors on periodic inspections of work areas on and off the mine site
• Lead and develop Environmental Engineers, Coordinators, and Technicians as assigned, by overseeing the maintenance, evaluation, and reporting of collected data to Barrick management and government agencies.
• Align work practices with NGM Health, Safety, and Environmental ISO 14001 and 45001 standards. Lead by example and promote the NGM Safety and Environmental programs and initiatives.
• Responsible for periodic after-hours on-call response to environmental incidents, as needed.
• This position requires walking over uneven, sloped, rocky, wet, or icy ground and the ability to lift 40 or more pounds consistently and safely.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Mining Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or other related field required
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of direct experience in environmental compliance, including regulatory agency interactions required
• Three (3) or more years in a mining environment preferred
• Previous supervisory experience required
• Comprehensive knowledge of Title V air permitting regulations required
• Experience with NESHAPs for Gold Mine Ore Processing and Production Area Source Category (7E) and the Nevada Mercury Control Program preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of RCRA regulations required
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously required
• In-depth experience with Excel required
• Experience with database programs preferred
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills required
• Demonstrated ability to perform essential responsibilities of the position required
• Experience in other environmental media (water, waste management, lands etc.) preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of permitting processes relative to NDEP preferred
• Familiarity with ISO 14001:2015 preferred
• Familiarity with PI System Explorer preferred

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Us

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".

About The Team

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.