Senior Environmental Engineer - Lands

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a highly qualified Senior Environmental Engineer with expertise in closure planning and permitting to join our Environmental Team at the Cortez operation. This critical role demands a candidate capable of effectively managing site reclamation and closure programs while facilitating the acquisition of essential federal and state permits. The successful candidate will lead a team dedicated to ensuring regulatory compliance with the site’s Plan of Operations and fulfilling obligations related to biodiversity and cultural resources.

Responsibilities

Site Closure Plans: Lead the comprehensive development and execution of site closure plans, including conducting necessary studies and mitigation activities essential for the successful closure of inactive facilities.; Reclamation Management: Oversee reclamation permits for the site, managing the reclamation cost model, surety bonds, and long-term trusts effectively.; Financial Compliance: Ensure adherence to the company's closure and accounting standards, accurately tracking and reporting reclamation liabilities to maintain financial transparency and compliance.; Cultural Resource Coordination: Manage the site's cultural resource program, coordinating with qualified archaeology consultants and federal and state authorities on cultural surveys and the implementation of mitigation activities.; Data Interpretation: Analyze monitoring data related to compliance, reclamation, and closure programs, including water quality, geochemistry, vegetation, and material characterization.; Collaboration on Permitting: Work closely with the Engineering/Mine Planning and Permitting Teams to facilitate federal and state permitting actions, actively participating in the development and submission of modifications to the site’s Plan of Operations and Reclamation Permits.; Stakeholder Communication: Establish effective communication with a variety of stakeholders, including Federal and State authorities, to share monitoring results and collaborate on permitting and closure strategies.; Program Management: Participate in the planning, design, budgeting, and supervision of environmental compliance programs and projects, ensuring their effective implementation.; Team Leadership: Lead and mentor Environmental Engineers and Technicians as assigned.; Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to state and federal health and safety regulations, as well as all company policies and procedures.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Mine Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrology, Ecology, or a related field is required.; Experience:; Minimum of five (5) years of experience in permitting, mine planning, environmental compliance, or reclamation/closure roles is required.; At least three (3) years of supervisory experience is required.; Communication Skills:; Exceptional verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required.; Proven ability to prepare technical communications and effectively convey results to diverse audiences is essential.; Project Management:; Demonstrated capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously is required.; Ability to work independently and within small, multi-disciplinary teams is essential.; Technical Skills:; Proficient in computer applications, including MS Office and data management programs, is required.; Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret analytical and monitoring data, particularly in water quality and geochemistry, are preferred.; Safety Record:; Excellent safety record with a demonstrated ability to exhibit safety leadership is required.; Regulatory Compliance:; Experience managing regulatory compliance programs in the state of Nevada is preferred.; Familiarity with NEPA and state-level permitting actions is also preferred.; Biodiversity Management:; Experience in managing biodiversity programs and initiatives, including designated/protected species management, noxious weed management, or habitat management, is preferred.; Standards and Skills:; Familiarity with ISO 14001 standards is preferred.; Strong GIS skills are also preferred.