Cortez - Environmental Superintendent

Position Description:

Nevada Gold Mines is looking for an Environmental Superintendent to join our Environmental Team at the Cortez Mine. The successful candidate will lead a team of environmental professionals, ensuring environmental regulatory compliance, maintaining ISO 14001 certification, and managing state-level permitting activities. This role is critical to the effective implementation of the company’s environmental programs that align with both company standards and regulatory requirements, while also fostering productive relationships with regulatory authorities.

As Environmental Superintendent, you will guide your team to support Nevada Gold Mines and the Cortez District in achieving their strategic goals and objectives. This includes overseeing state permitting processes and working closely with the regional permitting team to coordinate federal permitting efforts.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in environmental management and permitting and demonstrating a strong commitment to safety.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team of environmental professionals to ensure full compliance with environmental regulations and secure necessary permits for site initiatives and projects. This includes coordinating and leading state-level permitting strategies, guiding project teams, managing permit application preparation, and overseeing regulatory agency coordination.
• Provide coordination and guidance on environmental studies to support permitting and other environmental projects.
• Oversee the management and continuous improvement of the Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Maintain accurate records of all communications with regulatory agencies and stakeholders.
• Act as the liaison between the company and environmental regulatory agencies.
• Manage budgets related to environmental operations, including development, forecasting, and tracking.
• Coordinate with supply chain personnel to procure contractor and consultant services as needed.
• Participate in or lead investigations of major environmental incidents and assist in the development and tracking of corrective and remedial action plans.
• Provide guidance and training to employees and contractors on environmental obligations, ensuring proper understanding and compliance.
• Serve on-call after hours for environmental incident response, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support site and team objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental science, environmental studies, hydrology, hydrogeology, mine engineering, ecology or related field - required
• Seven (7) years or more of direct experience managing environmental compliance programs and permitting projects, with a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience - required
• Broad knowledge of Federal and State permitting processes (e.g., NEPA) - required
• Familiarity with environmental compliance systems and ISO 14001 - required
• Ability to summarize and concisely communicate on complex issues – required
• Strong computer skills - required
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills - required
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously - required
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with others - required
• Ability to identify and implement opportunities for improvement - required
• Proficient GIS skills – strongly preferred
• General understanding of mining operations - preferred
• Ability to drive results and ensure completion of time sensitive deadlines – required
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors throughout the year in all weather conditions - 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.

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