Senior Environmental Technician

Ivanhoe Electric•Casa Grande, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Ivanhoe Electric Inc. is a United States-domiciled minerals exploration company with a focus on developing mines from mineral deposits principally located in the United States. We seek to support American supply chain independence by finding and delivering copper and other critical metals vital to advanced manufacturing, infrastructure development, technology, and national security. We use our powerful Typhoon™ geophysical surveying system, together with advanced data analytics provided by our 94.3%-owned subsidiary, Computational Geosciences Inc. (“CGI”), to accelerate and de-risk the mineral exploration process as we seek to discover new deposits of critical metals that may otherwise be undetectable with traditional exploration technologies. We believe the United States is significantly underexplored and has the potential to yield major discoveries of critical metals. Our mineral exploration efforts focus on copper and other metals, including nickel, cobalt, platinum group elements, gold, and silver. Through the advancement of our portfolio of critical metals exploration projects, headlined by the Santa Cruz Copper Project in Arizona, we intend to contribute to domestic supply by developing resources that support industrial and strategic sectors. We also operate a 50/50 joint venture with Saudi Arabian Mining Company ("Maaden") to explore for minerals on ~48,500 km2 of underexplored Arabian Shield in Saudi Arabia. Finally, in 2024, we established an exploration alliance with BHP Mineral Resources Inc. (“BHP”), a subsidiary of BHP Group Limited, to search for critical minerals in the United States. A key component of the role is supporting the Manager of Environmental and Permitting in conducting research and in formulating and implementing environmental policies and procedures. Responsibilities include environmental and baseline monitoring, environmental compliance, risk assessments, and reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering, or another related discipline. Instead of a Bachelor of Science Degree and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Basic knowledge of local, state, and/or federal regulations.
Practical experience in computer software and databases used in scientific applications for data management and analysis of large data sets.
Familiarity with construction and mining operations.
RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) certification.
HAZWoPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) train-the-trainer certification.

Responsibilities

Upholding and demonstrating the importance of using and maintaining Ivanhoe Electric’s cloud-based, digitized, and centralized safety program.
Working safely at all times with a focus on actively identifying, managing, and eliminating risks, while setting an example for others in doing so.
Maintaining quality work areas and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE) and organization in neat, tidy condition and good working order.
Systematic use of personal protective equipment appropriate for the nature of work being performed at all times.
Attendance, participation, and demonstration of leadership and stewardship in daily toolbox meetings and safety and operational planning sessions with site management.
Supporting implementation and enforcement of environmental requirements to ensure safe, compliant project execution.
Ensuring environmental controls are properly applied in field activities, work packages, and contractor operations.
Monitoring work fronts, verifying environmental hold points, and confirming release criteria are met in coordination with construction and permits.
Reviewing contractor activities for compliance with environmental plans, permits, and requirements, escalating issues as needed.
Providing regular field presence to reinforce expectations and support environmental readiness for active and upcoming work areas.
Supporting environmental readiness for early works by ensuring permit conditions are understood, actionable, and implemented in the field.
Identifying and communicating environmental risks or constraints that may impact construction sequencing or schedule.
Assisting with coordination between engineering and construction to ensure environmental requirements are carried out through execution.
Implementing and maintaining environmental monitoring programs and verifying readiness criteria for construction activities.
Maintaining accurate documentation and tracking of environmental compliance and readiness status.
Overseeing and assisting with regular environmental monitoring of the project site to assess and report on any potential impacts on the environment in accordance with Company and regulatory requirements. This may include, but is not limited to, air quality, water quality, soil quality, and wildlife monitoring, managing the Spill Prevention Control Plan, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, and air monitoring compliance.
Assisting in designing, preparing, implementing, and maintaining the project environmental plans and procedures.
Managing on-site waste management programs.
Tracking disturbance to maintain compliance with the site reclamation plan.
Operating and maintaining environmental monitoring equipment.
Assisting with environmental incident investigations and implementing appropriate corrective actions.
Working with and training cross-functional groups to maintain monitoring programs and environmental compliance.
Collecting measurements and samples to evaluate pollution in air, soil, and water.
Downloading data from monitoring equipment.
Preparing and shipping or delivering samples to labs for analysis.
Assisting hydrology with the collection of surface water samples.
Performing installation, maintenance, servicing, and troubleshooting of environmental and hydrology equipment and instrumentation.
Responding to information requests for data, records, and reports related to environmental and hydrology baseline data collection.
Participating in and/or leading fieldwork activities as necessary.
Ensuring that the project complies with all relevant environmental laws and regulations, for project permits and plans.
Performing and managing field inspections and completing associated reports for environmental compliance.
Organizing, participating in, and/or leading internal and third-party audits of the Environmental management system.
Overseeing contractor work, as applicable.
Maintaining open communication channels with contractors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
Delivering Environmental training to contractors and subcontractors.
Assisting with contractor costs and budget items.
Assisting with obtaining the necessary permits required for the project's current operations and ensuring that all permit conditions are met.
Monitoring compliance for current permits and assisting with development of annual reports as necessary.
Assessing the risks associated with the project and identifying any potential hazards to the environment, including spills, leaks, or other incidents.
Working with the Manager of Environmental and Permitting to develop and implement a remediation plan to address any environmental issues that arise during project operations.
Overseeing and aiding in the clean-up of on-site spills and disposal.
Compiling information for regulatory agencies and stakeholders detailing the project's environmental performance.
Maintaining documents and records per Company and regulatory requirements.
Assisting in organizing data and preparing charts and graphs.