Remote Mining ESG & Resilience Specialist

Axyde Analytics; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 207,000 - 413,000; Part time

Job summary

Axyde Analytics is seeking environmental, social, biodiversity and resilience specialists for a U.S.-focused government-funded program. This contingent, part-time/on-call opportunity involves remote work within the United States and potential international travel.

We aim to assemble a multidisciplinary team to scope projects in critical minerals, mining, infrastructure and related fields. Applicants should highlight their specific expertise across tracks and geographic contexts.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of directly relevant environmental, social, resilience or international-permitting experience.
• Degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, ecology, biology, hydrology, geology, social science, anthropology, geography, planning or related field.
• Direct responsibility for identifiable mining, mineral-processing, industrial, infrastructure or remediation projects.
• Strong written and verbal English-language communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify material environmental, social, biodiversity and resilience risks early in project evaluation.
• Review baseline data, permits, assessments, management plans and sponsor records.
• Determine whether ES information is sufficient for project advancement.
• Identify host-country authorities, approvals, standards and permitting sequences.
• Assess critical habitat, ecosystem services and biodiversity constraints.
• Evaluate land rights, Indigenous interests and consultation requirements.
• Review resettlement, livelihood, labor, human-rights and community health considerations.
• Assess water availability, water quality and discharge implications.
• Evaluate tailings, hazardous materials and long-term liabilities.
• Screen projects for climate, flood, drought, wildfire, seismic and other risks.

Skills

Environmental assessment

Regulatory review

Stakeholder engagement

Risk screening

Education

Bachelor's or higher in environmental science, engineering or related field

Job description

Axyde Analytics is seeking environmental, social, biodiversity and resilience specialists for a U.S.-focused government-funded program. This contingent, part-time/on-call opportunity involves remote work within the United States and potential international travel.

We aim to assemble a multidisciplinary team to scope projects in critical minerals, mining, infrastructure and related fields. Applicants should highlight their specific expertise across tracks and geographic contexts.