Environmental Permitting Lead

Mariana Minerals•Houston, TX

43d

About The Position

We are hiring a Permitting Lead to drive environmental and regulatory strategy across Mariana’s mining, processing, and refining projects. You’ll guide permitting from early project definition (FEL 1–3) through detailed design, construction, commissioning, and operations—ensuring environmental, regulatory, and engineering decisions stay aligned. Projects include greenfield mine developments, processing plants, and pilot/test facilities, each with unique permitting and design challenges. This role requires an owner mindset, strategic judgment, and the ability to integrate environmental requirements into engineering and execution decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental science, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related field.
10+ years of U.S. permitting experience in mining, energy, or large infrastructure.
Proven leadership managing NEPA EA/EIS processes through ROD.
Strong familiarity with CAA, CWA, RCRA, ESA, EPCRA, and state/local permitting.
Experience integrating permitting requirements into FEL 1–3 and detailed design.
Track record managing permitting with agencies such as RRC, DNR/MPCA, DEQ, UDEQ/DOGM, CalEPA, etc.

Nice To Haves

Experience with critical minerals (lithium, nickel, graphite, etc.) or refining/processing facilities.
Experience with IFC/Equator Principles.
Professional certifications such as PE, PG, CEP.

Responsibilities

Lead permitting and environmental compliance across projects in TX, MN, ND, UT, CA, and additional jurisdictions.
Develop and maintain permitting roadmaps across federal, state, and local agencies.
Integrate regulatory requirements directly into FEL 1–3 and detailed design.
Manage NEPA EA/EIS processes through Record of Decision (ROD).
Ensure mitigation, monitoring, and reporting requirements flow into design and construction plans.
Serve as primary contact with BLM, USACE, DOE, EPA, USFWS, and cooperating agencies.
Lead permitting with RRC (TX), DNR/MPCA (MN), DEQ (ND), UDEQ/DOGM (UT), CalEPA (CA), and other local authorities.
Oversee NPDES, SWPPP, construction stormwater, zoning, site plan, and building permits.
Ensure environmental and permit conditions are embedded in design packages and EPC contracts.
Support construction-phase compliance, contractor training, stormwater inspections, and monitoring programs.
Develop and maintain a project-level Environmental Management System (EMS).
Manage ongoing environmental obligations for air, water, stormwater, waste, and EPCRA.
Ensure environmental commitments remain embedded in daily operations and management of change (MOC).
Serve as Mariana’s permitting interface with federal, state, tribal, and local bodies.
Prepare concise updates for leadership and the Board.