Turquoise Ridge - Environmental Specialist, Systems & Training

Nevada Gold Mines; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Environmental professional to join the Turquoise Ridge operation. You will maintain the ISO14001:2015 Management System and oversee corporate sustainability programs. A safe work environment and sustainable community impact are top priorities.

You will develop training, perform audits, and collect monthly sustainability data while supporting field activities. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with ISO 14001 preferred.
• Experience with PowerPoint, Publisher, Word, and Excel required.
• Three to five years in a mining industry setting preferred.
• Experience in Environmental compliance programs preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills required.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the ISO14001:2015 Management System for Cortez District; track obligations, corrective actions, risk and change management.
• Organize, participate in, and/or lead internal and third-party audits of the Environmental management system.
• Develop training materials to educate the workforce on Environmental awareness and best practices.
• Deliver Environmental training to the workforce.
• Oversee the collection of monthly sustainability data.
• Assist with field activities such as area inspections, sample collection, and other manual tasks as required.
• Manage contractor work, as applicable.
• Periodic after-hours on-call response to environmental incidents.

Skills

Compliance systems

ISO 14001

Verbal skills

Written skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Mining experience

Environmental compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Publisher

Word

Excel

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people.

Position Description

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are looking for an Environmental professional to join the Environmental Team at the Turquoise Ridge operation. The successful candidate will perform a variety of technical and administrative work to ensure that the ISO14001:2015 components of the Integrated Management System are suitable, adequate, and effectively implemented, as well as oversee the Corporate Sustainability programs and data collection for the Turquoise Ridge Complex. At Nevada Gold Mines, we are committed to a safe work environment and sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy for our host communities. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a medical, dental, and vision plan with company-sponsored medical clinics, a 401k retirement plan with an employer match, paid time off, a company stock purchase program, and much more!

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the ISO14001:2015 Management System for the Cortez District and oversee associated processes, such as tracking legal and other obligations, corrective action planning, risk management, and management of change.
• Organize, participate in, and/or lead internal and third-party audits of the Environmental management system.
• Develop training and/or communication materials to educate the workforce on Environmental awareness and best practices.
• Deliver Environmental training to the workforce.
• Oversee the collection of monthly sustainability data.
• Assist with field activities, such as area inspections, sample collection, and other manual labor tasks, as required.
• Manage contractor work, as applicable.
• Responsible for periodic, after-hours on-call response to environmental incidents, as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Experience with compliance systems and ISO 14001 preferred
• Experience with PowerPoint, Publisher, Word, and Excel required
• Three to five years in a mining industry setting preferred
• Experience in Environmental compliance programs preferred
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills required
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously required

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

About Nevada Gold Mines

Nevada Gold Mines is a joint venture between Barrick Gold Corporation (61.5%) and Newmont Goldcorp Corporation (38.5%), combining their significant assets across Nevada to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world and realize the full potential of these mines through synergies and best-in-class operational improvements. The massive mining operation comprises 8 mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities that produced an estimated 4 million ounces of gold in 2018. Three of these assets are Tier One gold mines: Barrick’s Cortez; the combination of Barrick’s Goldstrike and Newmont Goldcorp’s Carlin; and the combination of Barrick’s Turquoise Ridge and Newmont Goldcorp’s Twin Creeks. In addition, Barrick’s Goldrush-Fourmile project has the potential to become the fourth Tier One asset in this portfolio. The new JV is expected to generate around $5 billion in cost savings over the next five years. Nevada Gold Mines is operated by Barrick.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Us

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity. Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world’s Tier One gold mines - Barrick’s operations and projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".

About The Team

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.