Environmental Specialist

AngloGold Ashanti • Las Vegas, NV

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Environmental Specialist develops, implements, and administers environmental compliance programs for AngloGold Ashanti’s Nevada operations. As North Bullfrog transitions into operations, the role establishes monitoring systems, manages regulatory reporting obligations, supports permitting requirements, and ensures ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. The specialist works independently with limited oversight, provides technical guidance to operations teams, and supports regulatory interactions. The position helps maintain the company’s license to operate through proactive compliance management, risk mitigation, and environmental stewardship.

The role manages compliance for air quality operating permits, water pollution control permits, stormwater permits, reclamation permits, hazardous waste generator requirements, and other applicable environmental permits. It develops and oversees monitoring programs, coordinates sampling, reviews and analyzes data, maintains accurate records, and prepares and submits regulatory reports and permit materials. The specialist also supports inspections, audits, incident investigations, corrective actions, environmental performance, and communication with operational teams, regulators, Tribal representatives, community stakeholders, and consultants.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, Biology, Geology, or a related field.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 2–5 years of experience in environmental compliance, preferably in mining, industrial, or natural resource operations.
• Experience supporting environmental monitoring programs and regulatory reporting.
• Ability to work in field conditions at an active mining site.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of environmental permitting and compliance.
• Knowledge of field inspection and environmental monitoring practices.
• Skills in data management, validation, and regulatory reporting.
• Knowledge of Nevada regulatory frameworks and permitting processes.
• Experience with incident documentation and corrective action tracking.
• Proficiency with environmental databases and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams.
• High level of accountability and professional integrity.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality regarding company information and operations.

Nice To Haves

• Direct environmental compliance experience supporting mining operations in Nevada.
• Demonstrated expertise in environmental monitoring, compliance, and reporting for air quality programs, water pollution control programs, hazardous waste management, stormwater compliance, and reclamation compliance.
• Experience managing compliance obligations associated with Nevada mining permits.
• Environmental compliance experience supporting mining operations in the Western United States.
• Experience leading small environmental teams, environmental technicians, or consultants.
• Experience managing environmental inspections, regulatory audits, and agency interactions.
• Experience developing environmental compliance tracking systems and reporting tools.
• Experience advising operations teams on corrective actions, environmental incidents, and compliance risks.
• Familiarity with Nevada environmental regulations and permitting.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and administration of environmental compliance programs across Nevada operations.
• Ensure compliance with permit conditions, regulatory requirements, and environmental commitments.
• Develop and maintain systems to track environmental obligations, monitoring requirements, reporting deadlines, and corrective actions.
• Prepare, review, and submit regulatory reports, monitoring summaries, permit applications and modifications, and agency correspondence.
• Interpret permit requirements and provide practical compliance guidance to operational teams.
• Manage compliance activities for air quality operating permits, water pollution control permits, stormwater permits, reclamation permits, hazardous waste generator requirements, and other applicable state and federal environmental permits.
• Coordinate permit amendments and support future permitting initiatives as operational needs evolve.
• Serve as a key point of contact during regulatory inspections and agency audits.
• Develop, implement, and oversee environmental monitoring programs for air quality, water quality, stormwater, hazardous waste, reclamation, and other permit-driven requirements.
• Coordinate environmental sampling activities and ensure data quality standards are maintained.
• Review, validate, and analyze environmental monitoring data.
• Maintain accurate environmental records and defensible documentation systems.
• Ensure timely completion and submission of required regulatory reports.
• Provide leadership and technical direction for environmental technicians, consultants, and contractors as assigned.
• Support environmental incident investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Advise operations, maintenance, construction, and project teams on environmental risks and compliance obligations.
• Identify emerging compliance risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Promote environmental awareness and a compliance culture across the operation.
• Collaborate with Operations, Safety, Maintenance, Engineering, Construction, Community Relations, and Project teams.
• Support engagement with regulatory agencies, Tribal representatives, community stakeholders, and consultants.
• Facilitate communication between environmental, operational, and leadership teams.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Vacation.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Wellbeing reimbursement program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible/hybrid work schedule.
• Eligible employees may participate in annual short-term and long-term incentive plans.

What This Job Offers

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