Senior Environmental Lead – Critical Minerals Mining

SOUTH32 Limited; Arizona; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual short-term incentive bonus

Paid time off (4 weeks)

Parental leave (12 weeks for primary,

Job summary

South32 is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist to provide leadership and compliance oversight at the Hermosa Project near Patagonia, AZ. The role partners with operations, construction, and project leadership to proactively manage environmental risks and promote sustainable practices.

Responsibilities include ensuring permit compliance, guiding environmental programs, and coordinating audits and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, Geology, Biology, Chemistry, or related discipline.
• 6+ years of progressive environmental compliance experience in mining, industrial operations, energy, infrastructure, or related industries.
• Demonstrated experience managing environmental compliance programs and regulatory requirements.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company vehicle insurance requirements.
• Willingness and ability to work underground, at construction sites, and in remote outdoor environments, including rough terrain.
• Ability to pass required background checks and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations, permits, and company standards.
• Provide technical leadership on environmental compliance, permitting, risk management, and stewardship initiatives.
• Implement and maintain environmental programs aligned with Sustainability Policy and EMS.
• Lead environmental audits, inspections, and corrective actions with contractors and operations.
• Manage environmental data systems, including EarthSoft EQuIS, for accurate reporting.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory affairs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, Geology, Biology, Chemistry, or related discipline

Tools

EarthSoft EQuIS

Job description

South32 is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist to provide leadership and compliance oversight at the Hermosa Project near Patagonia, AZ. The role partners with operations, construction, and project leadership to proactively manage environmental risks and promote sustainable practices.

Responsibilities include ensuring permit compliance, guiding environmental programs, and coordinating audits and reporting.