Environmental Supervisor

The Environmental Supervisor plays a critical leadership role in ensuring compliance and advancing sustainable mining practices at SSR Mining's Cripple Creek & Victor Mine (CC&V). Reporting to the Sustainability & External Relations Manager, the Supervisor will oversee environmental systems and programs including water management, air quality, waste management, and biodiversity protection. This position is responsible for supervising a team of Environmental Coordinators and Engineers, managing complex permitting and compliance requirements, and acting as a liaison with regulators, contractors, and local stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring strong regulatory knowledge, leadership and budgeting experience, and a proactive approach to environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

Lead environmental compliance programs, ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local regulations; Supervise day-to-day internal audits and inspections of operations, providing recommendations and mitigating compliance gaps; Drive continuous improvement in site environmental performance to reduce risk and maintain compliance; Support execution of the CC&V business plan through effective management of environmental compliance activities; Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Environmental Coordinators and Engineers; Develop and implement comprehensive environmental sustainability plans for air, water, waste rock, and biodiversity; Prepare and review environmental reports, permit applications, and regulatory filings; Manage environmental projects, consultants, and contractors; Lead environmental audits and gap assessments and implement corrective action plans; Evaluate environmental incidents, lead investigations, and implement corrective actions; Communicate project status and emerging risks to site leadership and corporate stakeholders

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field; Minimum 8 years of experience in mining and environmental compliance, or 10+ years in a related industry; Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state environmental regulations, including NEPA and RCRA; Proven leadership and supervisory experience, with a collaborative and solution-oriented approach; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Physically capable of performing tasks at elevations of approximately 9,400 ft. to 10,600 ft. above sea level; Able to complete work tasks safely under outdoor and severe weather conditions

Nice to have

Familiarity with Colorado-specific environmental permitting and regulatory frameworks; Familiarity with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Microsoft Project, GoldSim, MonitoPro, or IsoMetrix

Benefits

401(k); Medical/dental/vision insurance; Employee share purchase plan; PTO; STI