Strategic Environmental Programs Leader

Nevada Gold Mines; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, andvision

401k with employer contribution and 1/

Paid time off

Company-sponsored medical clinics

Company match share purchase program

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Environmental Program Lead to provide technical leadership, governance, and strategic support for environmental programs across its Nevada operations. This senior individual contributor role links regional and site teams, driving standardization, EMS, compliance, and permitting.

The company emphasizes a safe, collaborative culture and growth opportunities within a diverse, high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, geology, or related field required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or similar certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive environmental experience required.
• Experience with multiple environmental media required.
• Experience with federal and state permitting actions required.
• Experience implementing Environmental Management Systems and ISO 14001 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation and standardization of environmental programs across NGM operations.
• Serve as liaison between regional leadership and site teams.
• Drive consistency in compliance approaches, reporting, data management and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve environmental performance and reduce compliance risk.
• Support EMS audits and ISO 14001 requirements and permitting actions.
• Coordinate objectives, targets, metrics, reviews and corrective actions.
• Develop environmental standards, guidance documents and governance processes.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and support inspections and information requests.
• Track permit renewals, regulatory proposals, and pending legislation.
• Provide environmental guidance and training to employees and contractors.
• Promote sharing of best practices across NGM operations.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Microsoft Office proficiency

5 years environmental experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Geology or related

Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Environmental Program Lead to provide technical leadership, governance, and strategic support for environmental programs across its Nevada operations. This senior individual contributor role links regional and site teams, driving standardization, EMS, compliance, and permitting.

The company emphasizes a safe, collaborative culture and growth opportunities within a diverse, high-performing team.