Senior Environmental Engineer Details

KGHM Robinson - Salt Lake City, UT

Employment Type : Full-Time

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Internal & External Posting

TITLE: SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

LOCATION: RUTH, NV

DEPARTMENT: ENVIRONMENTAL

REPORTS TO: ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING SUPERINTENDENT

RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES:

  • Plan, organize, implement, monitor, evaluate and support all environmental projects on the mine.
  • Interface with regulatory and other governmental representatives as required
  • Knowledgeable with Nevada Water Pollution Control and other Nevada required permits
  • Compile and submit reports required by company management, regulatory agencies and insurance companies,
  • Provide leadership in the execution of regulatory compliance activities for various programs, including but not limited to Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and Environmental Emissions Inventory (Nevada Class II air permit requirements)
  • Monitor performance reports for trends and conditions and take corrective action to reduce or eliminate problems.
  • Investigate accidents, near misses or problem areas and recommend future preventive measures including alternative methods or fixtures to alleviate hazards.
  • Ensure compliance of environmental, health, and safety regulations by identifying and analyzing problems, then finalizing suggestions and recommendations for improvements to mine management.
  • Support all mine compliance processes as required by state, federal and local agencies.
  • Determines and assesses environmental risk and develops regulatory documentation of results
  • Performs hazardous waste site inspections and recommends appropriate action to management in compliance with regulations
  • Reviews and develops appropriate recommendations regarding planned expansion, modification or closure of facilities which affect environmental discharges, emissions, and hazardous materials
  • Serves as Project Manager or technical expert on large/complex environmental projects (e.g., compliance, remediation, or reclamation)
  • Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment
  • Contributes to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for environmental systems and issues
  • Coordinate spill prevention and response activities. Serve as point of contact for spills, clean-up activities and reporting requirements. Coordinate efforts in communication and education related to spill reduction. Generate Incident Reports for all spills and other compliance issues.
  • Promote Zero Harm culture through development of Best Practices for environmental awareness and compliance and provide training for mine personnel.
  • Employ innovation in developing improved practices and cost reduction.
  • Provides leadership to less experienced engineers and technicians
  • Performs other duties as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

5 – 10 years of experience in Environmental Permitting, Compliance and Closure/Reclamation, including Project Management.

Education Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (such as Environmental, Civil, Chemical, Agriculture, Mining, Metallurgical, or Geological) or Environmental Sciences

Special Skills and/or Knowledge Required

  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
  • Strong Health, Safety and Environmental background
  • Strong organizational skills

Special Equipment/Computer Knowledge Required

  • Experience with Microsoft Office
  • JDE
  • Microsoft Project
  • AutoCAD
  • Mine sight

To apply visit: Robinson Nevada Mining Company Jobs or https://kghm.com/en/careers > Find a Job > Robinson Mine Jobs. Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Supplemental Pay:

  • Bonus pay

Work Location:

  • One location

Work Remotely:

  • No

Posted on : 4 years ago