Permitting Manager - Environmental

Sibanye-Stillwater • Columbus, MT

193d

About The Position

The Permitting Manager position is focused on the development and submittal of permitting documents and delivering necessary environmental permits for the continuing operation of the Stillwater and East Boulder Mine Facilities. This role requires significant coordination between supporting consultants, regulatory agencies, site management teams, and conservation organizations. The position involves performing complex environmental oversight with considerable independent judgment and decision-making.

Requirements

• BS, MS, or Technical Degree in environmental, biological, or earth sciences.
• 10 years of environmental permitting and management experience within the mining industry or related industry, or 15 years of equivalent environmental permitting experience.
• Working knowledge of Federal and State regulations and permit requirements.
• 5 to 10 years of environmental experience at an operational mine.
• Working knowledge of Forest Service and Montana environmental regulations.
• Working knowledge of the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA)/Montana Environmental Protection Act (MEPA) process and requirements.
• Experience successfully working with non-governmental organizations.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and Environmental Management Systems.

Nice To Haves

• Strong leadership qualities: character, teamwork, communication, business sense, and vision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well within a team environment.
• Strong analytical ability, problem-solving skills, and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental permitting activities to secure operations and project permitting for both the Stillwater and East Boulder Mines.
• Ensure permits align with project/operational scope.
• Actively manage, engage, and facilitate communications/consultation activities between the permitting team, projects/operational teams, and external stakeholders.
• Manage overall delivery to cost, time, and quality to meet defined objectives.
• Identify, specify, and manage contracts as required to support delivery, working closely with technical specialists and consultants.
• Ensure best practices are implemented related to permitting scope and commitments.
• Assist with the planning, scheduling, and monitoring of environmental budgets.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and oversight of the environmental management system.
• Coach and assist in the development of Environmental staff.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree