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Environmental Specialist
Round Mountain is an open-pit mine located in Nevada, one of the best mining jurisdictions in the world. The mine uses conventional open-pit mining methods and processes ore by mill and heap leach. The Round Mountain Phase W Project is now in production, with first gold poured in May 2019. JOB DESCRIPTION Incumbent will work as part of a team to provide complete environmental services for a gold mining operation and ancillary facilities. Under the direction of a Sr. Environmental Engineer or the Environmental Superintendent will ensure that company activities are conducted in accordance with company requirements and in compliance with local, state and federal environmental regulations and licenses. Will conduct all activities in a safe manner and align performance and daily functions to reflect Kinross' values. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Conduct all activities safely, in accordance with RMGC safety rules and policies, to prevent harm to self and others. 2. Ensure RMGC compliance with the requirements of environmental permits, licenses, and regulations, focusing on monitoring, record-keeping and reporting requirements. 3. Effectively communicate with site personnel regarding regulatory obligations. 4. Complete permitting activities in a timely manner by soliciting and gathering necessary information from affected operational departments, and submitting complete applications, to minimize permitting delays and ensure that company operations and projects are not hindered. 5. Act as an agent of the company to regulators and other organizations while developing and maintaining good rapport. 6. Coordinate and manage environmental projects, including contractor and consultant activities. 7. Conduct regular inspections, in accordance with the RMGC Environmental Department procedures, of company operations to ensure regulatory compliance. 8. Monitor proposed environmental regulatory changes and with an eye to their effect on operations and demands on resources (personnel, financial). 9. Inform the Environmental Superintendent, immediately of any compliance or permitting issues that may affect the company. 10. Ensure that departmental and company goals are achieved by participating in short and long-range planning activities. 11. As a member of the department, provide environmental awareness training to site employees. 12. Comply with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct. 13. Meet or exceed the performance expectations established by management. 14. Punctuality and regular attendance required. 15. Perform other functions as assigned by supervisor. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 1. A Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field (e.g., engineering, biology, geology, chemistry, or hydrology) preferred but not required. 2. Three years' work experience in the mining industry. 3. Strong technical and analytical skills. 4. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management, regulators and governmental agencies. 5. Able to describe environmental regulatory requirements to a diverse workforce. 6. Able to work as part of a team, in cooperation with other departments at RMGC. 7. Able to work independently to manage workload and prioritize tasks. 8. Strong organizational and administrative skills. 9. Experienced and skilled using the following software packages: • Microsoft Word • Microsoft Excel • Microsoft Access or other database software 10. Preference will be given to experience using the following: • "Monitor Pro" or other environmental database • Electronic records/obligations management system • AutoCAD • JDE or other software for procurement of goods & services • Map 3D or other GIS software • GoldSim 11. Preference may be given to working experience at an open pit gold mine(s) and/or experience in Nevada. 12. Must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. 13. Must have a valid driver's license. SKILLS • Attention to detail and strong analytical skills REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS • Reports to the Environmental Superintendent CAREER FRAMEWORK AND LEVEL Accountability (P2)Knowledge (P2)Leadership (P2)Complexity (P2)Impact (P2) LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS CAPABILITIES Kinross is a Canadian-based gold mining company with mines and projects in Canada, the United States, Brazil, Chile, Russia, Ghana and Mauritania, employing approximately 9,300 people worldwide. Our core purpose is to lead the world in generating value through responsible mining. |
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