Environmental Specialist

Northern Star Pogo • Delta Junction, AK

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Northern Star Resources Limited is seeking an Environmental Specialist to support the Environmental Team with sampling, waste management, site inspections, and reporting tasks. The specialist will also support and oversee onsite contractors, manage waste streams, and act as a first responder for spill response. This role involves working a 15 days on, 13 days off rotating schedule at a remote campsite with extreme environmental conditions. Employees are required to stay on site at the company-provided camp during the work rotation, which includes various amenities and bus service to nearby towns.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree or advanced degree in Environmental Science, a technical discipline or the sciences or equivalent training and experience.
• Proven ability to read, comprehend, and apply information from laws, regulations, permits, reports, technical specifications, safety data sheets and publications.
• Computer literacy – proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Good communication skills.
• Current Driver’s License.
• Be able to pass a background check and post-offer physical.

Nice To Haves

• Surveying experience or technical school training.
• Current Opacity certification and HazWoper certification.
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and work safely with a high regard for quality and environmental concerns.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance monitoring and quality control audits as needed.
• Write and maintain environmental plans.
• Understand and investigate permit questions and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct field inspections (e.g., RTP, DSTF, SWPP, SPCC, Waste) and prepare reports.
• Develop and update waste management policies and procedures.
• Train site staff on proper handling of hazardous waste.
• Collect, synthesize, and report environmental data, such as emission and atmospheric monitoring measurements, meteorological and mineralogical information, soil or water samples, or other field data.
• Maintain and calibrate sampling equipment/instruments/apparatus.
• Set-up equipment or stations to monitor or collect environmental data.
• Prepare samples for testing and analysis – groundwater, surface water and waste samples.
• Record test data and prepare reports, summaries and charts that interpret the results.
• Maintain sampling documents and records.
• Ensure all safety related activities are undertaken in accordance with Company policy and MSHA requirements including Hazard IDs, pre-start checks, pre-start meetings, and incident reporting.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas.
• Acquire and maintain DOT 49 CFR shipping certification.
• Acquire and maintain EPA 40 CFR Hazardous waste management certification.
• Obtain and keep current EPA Method 9 Visible Emissions certification.
• Obtain and keep current OSHA HAZWOPER training and certification.
• Obtain and keep current AK-CESCL (Certified Erosion & Sediment Control Lead) certification.
• Other duties as required.

Benefits

• Permanent position and extended mine-life offering job security.
• Excellent remuneration package with bonuses, insurances, 401k and paid leave.
• Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invest in their people.
• Company provided camp facilities with dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms.
• Dormitory rooms with land line phone, great Wi-Fi & cable TV.
• Cell service available through Wi-Fi.
• Bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok, Alaska.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level