Engineering - Environmental Manager

Westmoreland Mining LLC • Colstrip, MT

124d

About The Position

Directly responsible for managing all environmental activities with the environmental department including environmental compliance, permitting and health and safety practices across Westmoreland in order to minimize liability and maintain compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Researches and solves performance/operational issues to improve development efficiency. Leads and develops the environmental team. Oversees a robust project management process and delivery timelines to keep projects on schedule and on budget. Responsible for communication and interaction with regulatory agencies. Provide oversight and internal approval for mine permit submittals and revisions, mine-plan revisions, bond release and bond calculations, hazardous waste compliance, air quality compliance and permitting, spill prevention and containment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Environmental or Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Ten years of mining and regulatory related experience preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Professional Engineering license in the state of MT preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with JDE, Cority, SMartsheets, and project management software preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering license in the state of MT.

Responsibilities

• Manage all environmental activities within the environmental department.
• Ensure environmental compliance, permitting, and health and safety practices.
• Research and solve performance/operational issues to improve development efficiency.
• Lead and develop the environmental team.
• Oversee project management processes and delivery timelines.
• Communicate and interact with regulatory agencies.
• Provide oversight and internal approval for mine permit submittals and revisions.
• Oversee mine-plan revisions, bond release and bond calculations.
• Ensure compliance with hazardous waste and air quality regulations.
• Manage spill prevention and containment efforts.

Benefits

• Excellent wage and benefit package.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees