Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field required.
Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred.
Valid driver's license required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required.
Minimum 5 years of progressive environmental experience required.
Experience with federal and state permitting actions required.
Demonstrated experience across multiple environmental media required.
Responsibilities
Lead development and standardization of environmental programs across operations.
Serve as the primary liaison between regional and site environmental teams.
Drive consistency in compliance approaches and documentation.
Identify opportunities to enhance environmental performance and mitigate risks.
Support implementation of Environmental Management System (EMS) and ISO 14001 requirements.
Coordinate objectives, performance metrics, and corrective action programs.
Assist site teams with permitting strategies for various projects.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks.
401k retirement plan with employer contribution and match.
Paid time off and company-sponsored medical clinics.
Opportunities for professional growth and learning with industry colleagues.
Access to various career opportunities across the organization.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Position Description:
Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Environmental Program Lead, with our Environmental team. The successful candidate provides technical leadership, governance, and strategic support for environmental programs across Nevada Gold Mines Operations. Serves as the key link between regional and site environmental teams, driving standardization, environmental management systems, compliance assurance, and permitting support. This is a senior individual contributor role with no direct reports and significant cross-functional influence.
Responsibilities:
Lead development, implementation and standardization of environmental programs, procedures and best management practices across NGM operations.
Serve as the primary liaison between regional environmental leadership and site environmental teams.
Drive consistency in environmental compliance approaches, reporting, data management and documentation.
Identify opportunities to improve environmental performance and reduce compliance risk.
Help direct implementation and continual improvement of NGM Environmental Management System (EMS) and associated ISO 14001 requirements.
Develop and implement environmental standards, guidance documents and governance processes.
Support EMS audits and compliance assurance activities.
Support the planning, development, and execution of federal, state, and local permitting actions and regulatory reviews in coordination with the regional permitting team.
Assist site teams with permitting strategies for operations, expansions, reclamation and closure projects.
Coordinate with regulatory agencies and support inspections, audits and information requests.
Track permit renewals, regulatory proposals, pending enforcement, and pending legislation.
Provide technical expertise in water quality, air quality, waste management, public and private lands, reclamation, mitigation and closure.
Review and provide comment on technical studies, reports and environmental monitoring data.
Support development and implementation of environmental compliance programs.
Provide environmental guidance, mentoring and training to employees and contractors.
Participate in development of audit protocols and coordinate internal and third-party audits.
Promote sharing of best practices among NGM operations.
Prepare recommendations for management regarding environmental systems, procedures and organizational improvements.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Geology, Natural Resources or related technical discipline required.
Professional Engineer (PE) or similar professional certification preferred.
Valid driver's license required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required.
Minimum 5 years of progressive environmental experience required.
Demonstrated experience across multiple environmental media required.
Experience with federal and state permitting actions required.
Experience implementing Environmental Management Systems and ISO 14001 preferred.
What We Can Offer You
A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
Thank you for your application; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Barrick Gold Corporation
Barrick Gold Corporation is a mining company that specializes in the production of gold and copper. The company was founded in 1983 by Peter Munk and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Barrick Gold operates mines and advanced exploration and development projects on five continents. The company's main focus is on gold, but it also produces copper. Barrick Gold is committed to responsible mining practices and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact and improve the lives of people in the communities where it operates. The company has faced criticism in the past for its environmental and social practices, but has taken steps to address these concerns.
