Geo-Environmental Specialist

The Geo-Environmental Specialist is responsible for supporting NESL under the direction of the Geo-Environmental Manager to include completing permits to governmental agencies to fulfill mining requirements/needs; researching geologic resources for future development, ensuring compliance with regulations; providing training and knowledge to coworkers dealing with regulated government programs; and managing real estate.

The salary range begins at $60K, depending on experience.

Geo-Environmental Specialist - What Will You Do?

Develop and maintain monitoring programs to meet corporate goals. (10-20%)

• Collecting samples from designated points at various sites.
• Ensuring site inspections are performed as appropriate.
• Maintaining permitted disposal records.

Corporate property management (5-20%)

• Managing property and building maintenance and lease on various sites.
• Assisting with exploration and maintenance as required.

Governmental compliance (50-70%)

• Submitting reports to various governmental agencies.
• Sampling, documentation, and management of compliance-related issues.
• Ensuring site-specific special conditions are met.
• Managing unstaffed and inactive sites.
• Providing training and knowledge to coworkers.

Manages administrative tasks (10%)

• Creating financial feasibility studies for processes and plans.
• Managing accounting for vendors and subcontractors.
• Managing corporate compliance with company mandated programs.
• Updating upper management of trends and issues related to areas of expertise.
• Assisting with financial planning.
• Keeping appropriate stakeholders apprised of relevant issues in area of expertise.

Develop and maintain blasting programs. (5-20%)

• Working with quarry Superintendents to create a blasting program that meets plant and production specific needs.
• Creating blast plans for governmental agencies and working with supervisors to implement plans.
• Providing guidance on blasting regulations and performance issues.
• Interacting and coordinating with contractors, local municipalities and neighbors to minimize blasting complaints.

Other Functions:

• Representing corporate interests in public settings.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirement - Who Are We Looking For?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, or Geology. Substantial and equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD and other engineering or mapping software.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current mining regulations and processes.
• Ability to build professional relationships with leaders and external networks.
• Excellent customer service orientation.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must possess strong attention to detail, good organizational skills with the ability to ensure accurate work.
• Ability to be persuasive & collaborative.
• Ability to work independently but as part of a team concept.
• Flexibility and the ability to operate under stressful, time-sensitive deadlines.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) or related database systems.
• Valid driver’s license and compliant with NESL's Minimum Driving Standards.

Why Apply?

• Competitive Benefit Package - Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k, Paid-Time Off, Life Insurance, paid holidays- and short and long-term disability.
• Career Growth - We pride ourselves in developing coworkers and promoting from within.
• Stable Industry - Our materials are in high demand year over year.