At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people.
We are looking for an Environmental Engineer to join the Environmental Team at the Turquoise Ridge operation. This team is primarily responsible for maintaining environmental compliance by assessing and mitigating potential impacts from mining. To support both open pit and underground mining, Turquoise Ridge is seeking an individual to manage compliance with environmental permits, associated monitoring and reporting, and to implement data improvement or site mitigation activities.
At Nevada Gold Mines, we are committed to a safe work environment and sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy for our host communities.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a medical, dental, and vision plan with company-sponsored medical clinics, a 401k retirement plan with an employer match, paid time off, a company stock purchase program, and much more!
Responsibilities:
Support the mine operations in achieving their production targets while also maintaining environmental regulatory compliance for water related programs and permits, including water pollution control permits, dam permits, septic permits, discharge permits, potable water permits, and stormwater permits.
Preparation of regulatory reports.
Coordinate minor permitting activities associated with the water management needs of the site, including review of application/modification designs and packages.
Ability to work with multiple stakeholders with varying levels of management and expertise across Nevada Gold Mines.
Ability to manage projects, adhere to budgets, and direct contractor work.
Comply with state and federal health and safety regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science or other related field required.
One (1) to three (3) years direct experience in environmental compliance, including regulatory agency interactions preferred.
Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills required.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously required.
Familiarity with compliance systems and ISO 14001 preferred.
Willing and able to work in adverse weather conditions – required
This position requires the ability to regularly walk over uneven, sloped, rocky, wet or icy ground and the ability to lift 40 or more pounds consistently and safely.
What We Can Offer You
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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Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.
Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".
Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships and a disciplined approach to growth.
