Administrative Assistant, Environmental

Copper World Inc • Sahuarita, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Environmental Superintendent, the Environmental Administrative Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives within the organization and Environmental Department. This position is responsible for maintaining documentation, coordinating communication between environmental team members, other departments and regulatory agencies. The role involves sorting and organizing data and files related to environmental compliance, permits and reporting requirements. By providing administrative support, the assistant helps the department and organization meet legal and environmental standards. This position contributes to the company’s commitment to environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance through meticulous administrative coordination.

This role will be located at the Copper World Project, approximately 45 minutes southwest of Tucson near Sahuarita, Arizona.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or higher in environmental science, administration, or related field preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate effective collaboration on behalf or the environmental team.
• Proven experience in an administrative role, preferably within environmental or mining sectors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with database management.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Basic understanding of environmental regulations and compliance requirements relevant to mining or similar experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with environmental management systems (EMS) or compliance software.
• Familiarity with industry-specific environmental regulations such as EPA standards or local mining environmental laws.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) practices within the oil and gas or mining industries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively liaise with regulatory agencies and internal teams.
• Ability to analyze and summarize environmental data to support reporting and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize environmental documentation, including permits, reports, and compliance records.
• Coordinate communication between environmental specialists, regulatory agencies, and internal departments.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of environmental reports and permit applications.
• Schedule and support environmental audits, stakeholder engagements, inspections, and meetings.
• Track deadlines and ensure timely compliance with environmental regulations and company policies.
• Manage data entry and maintain databases related to environmental monitoring and impact assessments.
• Support the environmental team with general administrative tasks such as filing, correspondence, and record keeping.

Benefits

• Annual performance bonuses
• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short- & Long-term Disability.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
• An Employee Share Purchase Plan with contribution matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, paid sick time and holiday pay.
• Regular performance appraisals to acknowledge our employees for their contributions, strengths and work well done.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees