The Opportunity

The Sr. Environmental Engineer - Air & Waste is responsible for leading air quality and waste

management programs at Jerritt Canyon. This role provides technical expertise and oversight to

ensure compliance with applicable regulations while supporting site operations and future

planning efforts.

This position works closely with Environmental, Operations, Maintenance, and external

stakeholders to manage air permitting, emissions compliance, and waste programs across the

site. The role plays a key part in identifying compliance risks, supporting permitting strategies,

and driving practical, field-based solutions that align with site needs.

Responsibilities
• Lead site air quality and waste management programs to ensure compliance with

regulatory and company requirements
• Maintain compliance with all applicable air permits, including tracking requirements,

monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting
• Support and lead air permitting efforts, including permit modifications, renewals, and

new applications
• Develop and manage emissions inventories, calculations, and supporting documentation
• Conduct or oversee visible emissions observations (VEOs), inspections, and compliance

evaluations
• Identify air compliance risks and work with Operations to implement practical mitigation

strategies
• Lead hazardous and non-hazardous waste management programs, including

characterization, storage, and disposal
• Ensure compliance with RCRA and other applicable waste regulations, including

inspections and reporting

JOB DESCRIPTION
• Coordinate waste shipments and manage vendor relationships for disposal and recycling
• Support investigations and reporting for air and waste-related deviations or incidents
• Interface with regulatory agencies and support site inspections, audits, and information

requests
• Manage consultants and contractors supporting air and waste programs
• Develop and improve procedures, tracking tools, and compliance systems
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff and technicians

The above responsibilities are representative and may not include all assigned duties.

Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical

Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field (required), or equivalent combination of

education and relevant experience
• 5+ years of experience in environmental compliance, air quality, waste management, or

related roles
• Experience in mining, manufacturing, or other heavy industrial environments preferred
• Working knowledge of air quality regulations (e.g., permitting, emissions calculations,

compliance reporting) and/or hazardous waste regulations (e.g., RCRA)
• Experience supporting air permitting, emissions inventories, or compliance reporting

preferred
• Experience managing hazardous and/or industrial waste programs, including storage,

characterization, and disposal
• Familiarity with environmental data management, reporting systems, and compliance

tracking tools
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently while supporting cross-

functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with emissions tracking or

compliance systems is a plus
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and continuous

improvement