Senior Environmental Coordinator

Coeur Mining, Inc.; Lovelock (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation available

Full benefits on day 1

6% 401k match with immediate vesting

Flexible schedule

Bus service from Lovelock, Fallon, and

Travel pay for those outside bus route

Job summary

Coeur Rochester, located near Lovelock, Nevada, seeks a Senior Environmental Coordinator to lead complex environmental oversight with substantial autonomous decision making at the Rochester Mine.

You will report to the Environmental Manager and help implement programs, monitor compliance, and manage capital-project environmental aspects within a mining operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, or technical degree in environmental, biological, or earth sciences with 7 years of relevant experience, or 12 years in lieu of degree.
• 5–10 years of environmental experience at an operational mine.
• Working knowledge of Nevada environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Implement environmental programs to ensure compliance with laws, rules, and permit stipulations.
• Assist Environmental Manager in reviewing compliance data trends and reporting.
• Develop and communicate improvement plans for environmental management.
• Plan and monitor environmental aspects of capital projects and allocate resources for timely completion.
• Ensure deliverables through inspections and corrective actions; supervise environmental staff.
• Conduct field environmental monitoring (air, water, wildlife, soils, vegetation, etc.) and document routines and QA/QC procedures.
• Prepare permits, studies, or regulatory reports related to environmental compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical ability

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

GIS experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

BS/MS/Technical Degree in environmental/biological/earth sciences

Tools

GIS mapping

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Database applications

Job description

We Pursue a Higher Standard

Coeur Mining is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with seven wholly-owned operations: the New Afton gold-copper mine in British Columbia, Canada, the Rainy River gold-silver mine in Ontario, Canada, the Las Chiapas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver mine in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia, Canada.

Coeur Rochester is a world-class open-pit, heap-leach silver and gold operation and home to Coeur Mining’s largest expansion project in its 95-year history. Following commercial production in 2024, the mine is ramping up toward tripling historical production rates and holds the largest silver reserve in the United States.

For more than 40 years, Coeur Rochester has been a proud community partner, supporting local culture, education, and wellness initiatives. With a team of approximately 500+ employees, we foster a safe, collaborative environment focused on career growth and development. Join us and build your future with a team committed to excellence.

About The Job

Coeur Rochester, based near Lovelock, Nevada, is seeking a Senior Environmental Coordinator to join our team at the Rochester Mine. This position involves performing complex environmental oversight with considerable independent judgment and decision making. Reporting to the Environmental Manager, the Senior Environmental Coordinator will perform the following duties at the Rochester Mine:

Responsibilities

• Implementation of the Company’s environmental programs in order to maintain and document compliance with all applicable environmental laws, rules, and permit stipulations
• Assists the Environmental Manager with the review of compliance, data trends and reporting
• Assists in the development and communication of improvement plans related to environmental management
• Provides input and assists the Environmental Manager and Operations personnel in the planning and response to environmental issues and concerns
• Assists with planning, schedules, and monitoring environmental aspects of capital projects
• Helps ensure that resources are available for the timely completion of all capital projects
• Ensures compliance with the required environmental deliverables through inspections, physical audits, and timely correction of identified deficiencies
• Assists with the implementation of the environmental management system
• Supervises, coaches and assists in the development of Environmental staff
• Conducts field environmental monitoring activities related to air, water, wildlife, soils, vegetation, meteorology, and archaeology. Assist, formulate, document and implement environmental sampling routines and quality control procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements of applicable permits and company policy
• Assists in the preparation of permits, studies, or regulatory reports related to environmental compliance
• Develop and update monitoring and reporting protocols in accordance with state and federal statutes and regulations
• Supervise activities of external contractors/consultants involved with environmental and reclamation projects
• Provide Environmental training to staff as requested

Required Qualifications & Skills

• BS, MS, or Technical Degree in environmental, biological, or earth sciences and 7 years of environmental and management experience within the mining industry or related industry
• Alternatively, 12 years of equivalent environmental management experience
• 5 to 10 years of environmental experience at an operational mine
• Working knowledge of Nevada environmental regulations
• Proficient in GIS mapping
• Working knowledge of Federal and State regulations and permit requirements
• Strong leadership qualities: character, teamwork, communication, business sense, and vision
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well within a team environment
• Strong analytical ability, problem-solving skills, & work ethic

Additional Information

• Relocation available
• Competitive AIP (Annual Incentive Plan)
• Full benefits on day 1 (medical, vision, dental, employee assistance program, Teladoc service)
• 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match to 401k or Roth, immediate vesting
• Flexible schedule
• Bus service from Lovelock, Fallon, and Winnemucca
• Travel pay for those outside of bus service

It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status