Senior Environmental Permitting & Regulatory Lead

United Taconite LLC; Forbes (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is seeking a Program Manager Environmental Permitting & Regulatory to lead permitting initiatives for mining and pelletizing operations in Northern Minnesota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The role reports to the Environmental Director and may be based in Forbes, MN (United Taconite Forbes office) or Cleveland, OH. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s in engineering or environmental discipline and extensive permitting experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or environmental discipline.
• Experience interpreting environmental regulations and their impact on facilities.
• Experience preparing and submitting environmental permit applications and compliance reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental permit applications across mining and processing sites.
• Develop procedures to ensure consistency in permitting and reclamation activities.
• Monitor evolving environmental regulations and advise site teams accordingly.
• Engage with state and federal agencies, trade associations, and stakeholders on environmental policy.
• Maintain risk registries and advise on regulatory priorities and permitting issues.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Policy advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or environmental discipline

Job description

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is seeking a Program Manager Environmental Permitting & Regulatory to lead permitting initiatives for mining and pelletizing operations in Northern Minnesota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The role reports to the Environmental Director and may be based in Forbes, MN (United Taconite Forbes office) or Cleveland, OH. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s in engineering or environmental discipline and extensive permitting experience.