NGM - Environmental Program Lead
About The Position
The Environmental Program Lead provides technical leadership, governance, and strategic support for environmental programs across Nevada Gold Mines operations. This senior individual contributor role has no direct reports and significant cross-functional influence. The role serves as a key link between regional and site environmental teams, driving standardization, environmental management systems, compliance assurance, and permitting support. The position supports Nevada Gold Mines’ commitment to a safe work environment and to leaving a sustainable legacy in host communities. It also contributes to the company’s vision of finding, developing, and operating its best assets with the best people.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Geology, Natural Resources, or a related technical discipline.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- At least 5 years of progressive environmental experience.
- Demonstrated experience across multiple environmental media.
- Experience with federal and state permitting actions.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) or similar professional certification.
- Experience implementing Environmental Management Systems and ISO 14001.
Responsibilities
- Lead development, implementation, and standardization of environmental programs, procedures, and best management practices across NGM operations.
- Serve as the primary liaison between regional environmental leadership and site environmental teams.
- Promote consistency in environmental compliance approaches, reporting, data management, and documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve environmental performance and reduce compliance risk.
- Help direct implementation and continual improvement of NGM’s Environmental Management System (EMS) and related ISO 14001 requirements.
- Coordinate EMS objectives, targets, performance metrics, management reviews, and corrective action programs.
- Develop environmental standards, guidance documents, and governance processes.
- Support EMS audits and compliance assurance activities.
- Support planning, development, and execution of federal, state, and local permitting actions and regulatory reviews with the regional permitting team.
- Assist site teams with permitting strategies for operations, expansions, reclamation, and closure projects.
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies and support inspections, audits, and information requests.
- Track permit renewals, regulatory proposals, pending enforcement, and pending legislation.
- Provide technical expertise in water quality, air quality, waste management, public and private lands, reclamation, mitigation, and closure.
- Review and comment on technical studies, reports, and environmental monitoring data.
- Support development and implementation of environmental compliance programs.
- Provide environmental guidance, mentoring, and training to employees and contractors.
- Participate in development of audit protocols and coordinate internal and third-party audits.
- Promote sharing of best practices among NGM operations.
- Prepare recommendations for management regarding environmental systems, procedures, and organizational improvements.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans with national provider networks.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution and employer match.
- Paid time off.
- Company-sponsored medical clinics.
- Company match share purchase program.
- Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
- Access to career opportunities across the organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
