Job Description:The Environmental Supervisor plays a critical leadership role in ensuring compliance and advancing sustainable mining practices at SSR Mining's Cripple Creek & Victor Mine (CC&V). Reporting to the Sustainability & External Relations Manager, the Supervisor will oversee environmental systems and programs including water management, air quality, waste management, and biodiversity protection. This position is responsible for supervising a team of Environmental Coordinators and Engineers, managing complex permitting and compliance requirements, and acting as a liaison with regulators, contractors, and local stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring strong regulatory knowledge, leadership and budgeting experience, and a proactive approach to environmental stewardship.
Day to Day:- Lead environmental compliance programs, ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Supervises the day-to-day internal audits and inspections of operations, ensuring strict compliance with company and regulatory requirements, providing recommendations and mitigate gaps in compliance
- Drive continuous improvement in site environmental performance to reduce risk, maintain compliance, and uphold CC&V's social license to operate.
- Support execution of the CC&V business plan through effective management of environmental compliance activities.
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Environmental Coordinators and Engineers.
- Develop and implement comprehensive environmental sustainability plans for air, water, waste rock, and biodiversity.
- Prepare and review environmental reports, permit applications, and regulatory filings.
- Manage environmental projects, consultants, and contractors.
- Lead environmental audits and gap assessments and implement corrective action plans.
- Evaluate environmental incidents, lead investigations, and implement corrective actions
- Communicate project status and emerging risks to site leadership and corporate stakeholders.
Is This You??- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in mining and environmental compliance, or 10+ years in a related industry.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state environmental regulations, including NEPA and RCRA.
- Proven leadership and supervisory experience, with a collaborative and solution-oriented approach.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with tools such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Microsoft Project, GoldSim, MonitoPro, or IsoMetrix is a plus.
- Familiarity with Colorado-specific environmental permitting and regulatory frameworks is strongly preferred.
Working Conditions & Environment:- The Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V) Mine site is located at elevations ranging from approximately 9,400 ft. to 10,600 ft. above sea level. Employees must be physically capable of performing tasks at these elevations.
- Workers are routinely exposed to a variety of outdoor conditions, and weather can change frequently and become severe. Employees must be able to complete work tasks safely under these conditions.
The summary provided is a basic outline of duties for the Environmental Supervisor position and is not all-inclusive. For applicants residing in CO the salary range for this position starts at $95,000-$115,000. Benefits: 401(k); medical/dental/vision insurance; employee share purchase plan, PTO, and STI.
