Sr. Environmental Engineer - Air & Waste

Jerritt Canyon•Elko, NV

125d

About The Position

The Sr. Environmental Engineer – Air & Waste leads air quality and waste management programs at Jerritt Canyon, providing technical expertise and oversight to ensure compliance with applicable regulations while supporting site operations and future planning. The role works closely with Environmental, Operations, Maintenance, and external stakeholders to manage air permitting, emissions compliance, and site waste programs. It identifies compliance risks, supports permitting strategies, and develops practical, field-based solutions aligned with site needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
At least 5 years of experience in environmental compliance, air quality, waste management, or related roles.
Working knowledge of air quality regulations, such as permitting, emissions calculations, and compliance reporting, and/or hazardous waste regulations such as RCRA.
Experience managing hazardous and/or industrial waste programs, including storage, characterization, and disposal.
Familiarity with environmental data management, reporting systems, and compliance tracking tools.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently while supporting cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Demonstrated commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Experience in mining, manufacturing, or other heavy industrial environments.
Experience supporting air permitting, emissions inventories, or compliance reporting.
Experience with emissions tracking or compliance systems.

Responsibilities

Lead site air quality and waste management programs to ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
Maintain compliance with applicable air permits, including tracking requirements, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting.
Support and lead air permitting efforts, including permit modifications, renewals, and new applications.
Develop and manage emissions inventories, calculations, and supporting documentation.
Conduct or oversee visible emissions observations (VEOs), inspections, and compliance evaluations.
Identify air compliance risks and work with Operations to implement practical mitigation strategies.
Lead hazardous and non-hazardous waste management programs, including characterization, storage, and disposal.
Ensure compliance with RCRA and other applicable waste regulations, including inspections and reporting.
Coordinate waste shipments and manage vendor relationships for disposal and recycling.
Support investigations and reporting for air- and waste-related deviations or incidents.
Interface with regulatory agencies and support site inspections, audits, and information requests.
Manage consultants and contractors supporting air and waste programs.
Develop and improve procedures, tracking tools, and compliance systems.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff and technicians.