Senior Environmental Engineer

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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. Kinross began operating the mine in 2003, and it has since become a continuous improvement leader in the Company’s portfolio. Round Mountain poured its 15 millionth ounce in 2018.

Round Mountain and the nearby Bald Mountain mine make up Kinross’ Nevada operations.

The Round Mountain mine is an important contributor to the Nye County economy and, working with local stakeholders, has helped achieve significant improvements in healthcare and education in the area.

Incumbent will work as part of a team to provide environmental services for a gold mining operation and ancillary facilities. Under the direction of 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.

• Conduct all activities safely, in accordance with RMGC safety rules and policies, to prevent harm to self and others.
• Ensure RMGC compliance with the requirements of environmental permits, licenses, and regulations, focusing on monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
• Effectively communicate with site personnel regarding regulatory obligations.
• Effectively communicate with regulatory and government agencies, and professional associations, to develop and maintain good working relationships and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate and manage environmental projects, including contractor and consultant activities.
• 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.
• Conduct regular inspections, in accordance with the RMGC Environmental Department procedures, of RMGC operations to help ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor proposed environmental regulatory changes with an eye to their effect on operations and demands on resources (personnel, financial).
• Inform the Manager, Environmental Department, immediately of any compliance or permitting issues that may affect the company.
• Ensure that departmental and company goals are achieved by participating in short and long-range planning activities.
• As a member of the department, provide environmental awareness training to site employees.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Meet or exceed the performance expectations established by management.
• Punctuality and regular attendance required.
• Perform other functions as assigned by supervisor.