Hudbay Minerals U.S. Business Unit · 3 weeks ago
Senior Environmental Scientist
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expHudbay Minerals is a copper-focused mining company with operations in the United States, Canada, and Peru. The Sr. Environmental Scientist will ensure environmental compliance as the Copper World project advances into construction and operations, leading the development of environmental Standard Operating Procedures and Best Management Practices.
Mining & Metals
Responsibilities
Ensuring compliance and assessing impacts associated with an operating copper mine, industrial processing facility and construction site
Effectively communicate with regulatory and government agencies, and professional associations, to develop and maintain good working relationships and regulatory compliance
Coordinate monitoring of project/operation emissions, waste management and process related environmental aspects
Knowledge/experience with local, state and federal environmental regulation and programs (CWA, CAA, RCRA, NPDES, APP, drinking water, etc.)
Supervision of surface water, groundwater, stormwater, soil and other monitoring in support of environmental compliance programs and permitting
Provide technical guidance, leadership and mentorship within environmental department
Promote and communicate environmental training/awareness/standards to employees and contractors to minimize impact risk
Conduct environmental compliance inspections of work areas and job sites
Data analysis, QA/QC, records management and preparation of reports
Use of electronic data management and compliance reporting software
Serve as Project Manager or technical expert on environmental projects
Work with the Project development team to ensure construction complies with environmental plans, policies, permits, etc
Maintain records, compose correspondence, and perform other administrative activities as necessary to meet compliance requirements
Lead compliance audits, assess risks and recommend corrective actions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science or Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Hydrology, Forestry, Environmental/Natural Resource Management or other related degree
Minimum of 5 years' environmental compliance experience, preferably at a mining or industrial manufacturing operation
Experience planning, assigning and supervising work for employees or contractors
Ability to work with a diverse group of professionals from varied departments and disciplines effectively and with limited supervision
Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills
Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, etc.), geoportal and compliance tracking software preferred
Possess or willingness to obtain training, certification or licensure appropriate to the job may include HAZWOPER, Method 9, DOT, EMS Auditor, Asbestos, Water Treatment Operator, or CHMM
Preferred
Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, etc.), geoportal and compliance tracking software preferred
Benefits
Annual performance bonuses
Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short- & Long-term Disability.
401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
An Employee Share Purchase Plan with contribution matching
Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off, paid sick time and holiday pay.
Regular performance appraisals to acknowledge our employees for their contributions, strengths and work well done.
Company
Hudbay Minerals U.S. Business Unit
Hudbay is a copper-focused mining company with long-life operations and a world-class pipeline of copper growth projects in North and South America.
Tucson, Arizona, US
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase