Carlin - Water Specialist

Position Description: 

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a dynamic and forward-thinking mining company? Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is seeking a Land Specialist to join our Carlin Environmental team. In this role, you will support environmental compliance and permitting activities across site operations. 

This role requires a candidate who can effectively manage site reclamation and closure programs while supporting the acquisition of federal and state permits. The successful individual will also ensure full regulatory compliance with the site’s Plan of Operations, reclamation permits, and biodiversity programs.

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by identifying, developing, and operating top-tier assets with the best people. We are committed to creating a safe and healthy work environment where every individual can thrive, while leaving a lasting, positive impact on our host communities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage compliance and permitting for multiple Plans of Operations across the Carlin Complex, as well as reclamation permits (including cost models and surety bonds), water pollution control, industrial artificial pond, and stormwater permits.
• Interpret environmental monitoring data related to various compliance and closure programs, including data related to water quality, geochemistry, and vegetation to ensure regulatory compliance and to develop effective closure strategies.
• Plan, coordinate, and track reclamation and closure activities across the site, including budgets and contractor oversight.
• Partner with Engineering, Mine Planning, and Permitting teams to advance federal and state permitting actions, and coordinate with regulatory agencies on monitoring results and closure strategies.
• Prepare tentative and final plans for permanent closure for submission to regulatory agencies.
• Contribute to the execution of the site Biodiversity and Noxious Weed Management Plans. Responsibilities may include responding to and investigating wildlife mortality incidents or coordinating migratory bird surveys, as needed.
• Assist with training NGM employees and contractors.
• Responsible for periodic, after-hours on-call response to environmental incidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a physical or biological sciences, natural resources management, environmental engineering, or related field required
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills required
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously required
• In-depth experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required
• Ability to operate a light vehicle in off-road and/or inclement conditions required
• Ability to regularly walk over uneven, sloped, rocky, wet or icy ground and the ability to lift 40 or more pounds consistently and safely required
• Experience with GIS is highly preferred
• Contractor management and budgeting experience preferred
• Experience in regulatory agency interactions preferred
• Minimum 1 year in a mining industry setting preferred
• Familiarity with compliance systems and ISO 14001 preferred

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses benefits, and stock purchase plans where applicable
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• 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 Nevada Gold Mine locations
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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