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Kinross Gold Corporation · 1 day ago

Senior Environmental Engineer

Elko, NV

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Kinross Gold Corporation is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations in the United States. The successful candidate will manage environmental compliance programs and assist in securing State of Nevada permits for a gold mining operation, ensuring adherence to environmental regulations and promoting safety and company values.

MiningMining TechnologyPrecious Metals

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conduct all activities safely, in accordance with Kinross’ internal policies

Ensure compliance is maintained with regards to Nevada environmental permits, licenses and regulations

Complete permitting actions promptly by soliciting and gathering necessary information, with a strong attention to details, working with operational departments, and submitting complete permit applications, to minimize permitting delays and ensure that company operations and projects are not hindered

Develop and maintain rapport with State and Federal regulators and government agencies to foster a working relationship that minimizes adversarial actions, enforcement actions, and penalties

Effectively communicate and engage with all site personnel regarding regulatory obligations. Meet with other department personnel in the field to provide guidance and support

Provide environmental awareness training to site employees and contractors

Conduct field visits and outdoor projects as they relate to the assigned permits and duties

Coordinate and manage environmental and permitting contractor and consultant activities

Exhibit experience working with budgets, contracts and contractor management. Including familiarity with creating scopes of work and working with the business partner to maintain projects within the schedule and budget agreed upon

Comply with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, supply chain, confidentiality and code of conduct

Exhibit professional acumen in engaging with mining associations and other professional organizations as a Kinross employee

Meets or exceeds established performance expectations set by management

Perform other functions as assigned

Qualification

Environmental sciencePermitting projectsAnalytical skillsMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in environmental science or engineering. A degree in a related scientific or engineering discipline will be considered (e.g., biology, ecology, chemistry, hydrology, civil or mining engineering)

A minimum of 5-7 years work experience in environmental programs, preference given to Nevada mining experience

A minimum of 2 years work experience managing state or federal permitting projects

Strong technical and analytical skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills, both internal and external to the company

Able to work as part of a transparent and inclusive team, in cooperation with other departments

Able to work independently to manage workload and prioritize tasks

Strong organizational and administrative skills

Experienced and skilled at using Microsoft Office programs

Must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Must have a valid driver's license

Background Check required

US work permit required

English

Company

Kinross Gold Corporation

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Kinross Gold Corporation is a senior gold mining company with a diverse portfolio of mines and projects in the United States, Brazil, Chile, Mauritania, and Canada.

Founded in 1993

Toronto, Ontario, CAN

5001-10000 employees