Senior Environmental Lead — Mining Project Compliance

Mining; Patagonia (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus

Retirement match

4 weeks paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

South32 is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist at the Hermosa Project, near Patagonia, Arizona. You will provide environmental leadership, oversee compliance, and partner with operations to manage risks and promote sustainable practices.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, permits, EMS, and safety culture, with opportunities to mentor staff and drive continuous improvement across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of progressive environmental compliance experience.
• Experience managing environmental compliance programs and regulatory requirements.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company vehicle insurance requirements.
• Ability to pass required background checks and drug screening.
• Willingness to work underground and at construction sites in remote environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations and permits.
• Provide technical leadership on environmental compliance, risk management and stewardship.
• Implement EMS and other corporate environmental programs and standards.
• Promote safety and environmental culture while meeting MSHA requirements.
• Build relationships with regulators, agencies, consultants, and contractors.
• Monitor regulatory developments and recommend program changes.
• Support environmental risk identification and communication to leadership.
• Develop and maintain environmental procedures and permit-related plans.
• Lead environmental audits, inspections and corrective actions.
• Oversee data systems (EarthSoft EQuIS) for accurate environmental reporting.
• Prepare environmental reports, permit applications and compliance submissions.
• Contribute to budgeting and long-range environmental program development.
• Mentor environmental staff and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Environmental compliance leadership

Regulatory requirements

Stakeholder collaboration

Safety culture

Mentoring

Education

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

Tools

EarthSoft EQuIS

Job description

South32 is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist at the Hermosa Project, near Patagonia, Arizona. You will provide environmental leadership, oversee compliance, and partner with operations to manage risks and promote sustainable practices.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, permits, EMS, and safety culture, with opportunities to mentor staff and drive continuous improvement across the project lifecycle.