What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Technician position at HECLA MINING CO.?
As our Environmental Technician, you will be responsible for environmental monitoring and maintaining systems to prevent and minimize environmental impacts at a remote mine to ensure the site meets its environmental permit responsibilities. Every day you will work at a mine on an island about 18 miles outside of Juneau, Alaska. You’ll start every day organizing, scheduling, and prioritizing work activities to ensure timely completion of projects, programs, and objectives. The majority of your average workday consists of working with other environmental personnel to provide site-wide oversight through compliance and operational monitoring to report and evaluate impacts of mine development. To thrive in this role, you will have an educational background in environmental sciences, and the ability to learn and understand environmental regulations related to mining. We’re on a remote island, you must know how to work independently, be self-motivated, and identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
About Us
The Greens Creek Mine, located on Admiralty Island 18 miles south of Juneau, is an underground polymetallic mine operating since 1989, employing approximately 515 people. The mine is owned and operated by Hecla Mining Company, headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Established in 1891, Hecla has a rich history as a distinguished and respected precious metals producer. Winner of numerous safety and environmental awards, Greens Creek is seeking new team members committed to professional growth and success.
Here’s what you can expect in this role:
- You will perform environmental compliance sampling, operational monitoring, operations support, and data compilation.
- You will conduct field data collection, laboratory coordination, shipping, data review, resultant data compilation, and some analysis.
- You assist with meteorological and air quality monitoring systems including equipment operation and maintenance, data acquisition and reporting.
- You will assist in hazardous material tracking, hazardous waste management, recycling programs, and provide leadership for spill response.
- Safety is important. Every piece of equipment and each work area must be inspected before work starts. You will promote and personally observe safety procedures.
- You must be comfortable working outdoors during all weather conditions.
- A team you can rely on, a team that will have your back.
If you’re interested in this role, apply on our website at this link: Recruitment (adp.com)
We have a two-part interview process. If you are selected, our hiring manager will reach out to you via phone call to get to know you and your skill set a little better. Then, if you are selected to move forward, you will be invited to come for a site interview to ensure that we are fit for you, and you are a fit for us.
Applicants must possess current authorization to work in the United States. Hecla Greens Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Description is available upon request at greenscreekhr@hecla.com
Please visit Hecla’s website at Home - Hecla Mining Company and our recruiting page at Current Openings | Hecla Mining
