Grants - Environmental Specialist, Reclamation

Barrick Gold Corporation • Grants, NM

11d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an Environmental professional to support the environmental monitoring activities at our Grants Reclamation Project (GRP) closure site. With oversight, the successful candidate will be responsible for the groundwater monitoring program while supporting all environmental programs and regulatory compliance obligations to ensure that all legal and other environmental obligations related to reclamation and closure are achieved. At Barrick, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrology, Ecology or related field required
• Strong computer skills including experience with PowerPoint, Word & Excel required
• Possession of a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record required
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills required
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously required

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform groundwater monitoring activities associated with reclamation activities, including sample collection, shipping, and data management.
• Use a variety of instruments and equipment to gather data and conduct monitoring.
• Document relevant field observations/notes and maintain monitoring equipment, and laboratory space.
• Perform other monitoring necessary for regulatory compliance, including pond data collection, input, and data management.
• Ensure conformance with site-specific Nuclear Regulatory Commission License SUA-1471, New Mexico Environmental Department Permit DP-200 permit requirements, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Manage contractor work, as applicable.
• Assist other personnel in achieving site objectives.
• Responsible for after hours on-call response to environmental and/or operational incidents, as needed.
• Position could require occasional weekend work to support groundwater treatment system operations.
• Position involves extensive fieldwork and requires the ability to regularly walk over uneven, sloped, rocky, wet or icy ground and the ability to lift 50 or more pounds consistently and safely.
• Receiving at least 4 weeks of generalized training (up to 2 weeks may be on-the-job training) in radiation health protection applicable to UR facilities in the year to become a qualified Radiation Safety Technician (RST) and assume those duties as overseen by the ARSO.
• Management and implementation of Radiation Protection Plan (RPP), including performing radiological surveys, inspections, assist with audits, evaluate work for potential exposure circumstances, and proper record keeping
• Prepare and present information in Safety Meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses benefits, and stock purchase plans where applicable
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across Barrick locations
• Barrick is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree