Senior Environmental Engineer — Air & Waste Leadership

Turner-Mining-Group-LLC; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jerritt Canyon is seeking a Sr. Environmental Engineer - Air & Waste to lead air quality and waste programs at our Nevada site. You will provide technical oversight to ensure regulatory compliance and support site operations and future planning.

The role partners with Environmental, Operations, Maintenance and external stakeholders to manage permitting, emissions, and waste programs, driving practical, field-based solutions aligned with site needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in environmental compliance, air quality, waste management, or related roles.
• Experience in mining, manufacturing, or other heavy industrial environments preferred.
• Working knowledge of air quality regulations (e.g., permitting, emissions calculations, compliance reporting) and/or hazardous waste regulations (e.g., RCRA).
• Experience supporting air permitting, emissions inventories, or compliance reporting.
• Experience managing hazardous and/or industrial waste programs, including storage, characterization, and disposal.
• Familiarity with environmental data management, reporting systems, and compliance tracking tools.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently while supporting cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with emissions tracking or compliance systems is a plus.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead site air quality and waste management programs to ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable air permits, including tracking requirements, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• Support and lead air permitting efforts, including permit modifications, renewals, and new applications.
• Develop and manage emissions inventories, calculations, and supporting documentation.
• Conduct or oversee visible emissions observations (VEOs), inspections, and compliance evaluations.
• Identify air compliance risks and work with Operations to implement practical mitigation strategies.
• Lead hazardous and non-hazardous waste management programs, including characterization, storage, and disposal.
• Coordinate waste shipments and manage vendor relationships for disposal and recycling.
• Interface with regulatory agencies and support site inspections, audits, and information requests.
• Manage consultants and contractors supporting air and waste programs.
• Develop and improve procedures, tracking tools, and compliance systems.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff and technicians.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Emissions tracking systems

Job description

Jerritt Canyon is seeking a Sr. Environmental Engineer - Air & Waste to lead air quality and waste programs at our Nevada site. You will provide technical oversight to ensure regulatory compliance and support site operations and future planning.

The role partners with Environmental, Operations, Maintenance and external stakeholders to manage permitting, emissions, and waste programs, driving practical, field-based solutions aligned with site needs.