Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (required)
5+ years of experience in environmental compliance, specifically in air quality and waste management
Experience in mining or heavy industrial settings is preferred
Knowledge of air quality and hazardous waste regulations, such as RCRA
Strong organizational and communication abilities with a focus on problem-solving
Ability to handle multiple priorities in a cross-functional team environment
Responsibilities
Lead air quality and waste management programs for regulatory compliance
Maintain compliance with air permits through tracking, monitoring, and reporting
Support air permitting by managing permit modifications and renewals
Develop emissions inventories and required documentation
Conduct visible emissions observations and compliance evaluations
Identify compliance risks, collaborating on mitigation strategies
Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste programs, ensuring RCRA compliance
Benefits
Opportunity for professional development and mentorship
Engagement with various stakeholders across operations and environmental teams
Involvement in impactful environmental initiatives within a critical industry
Potential for career growth in a dynamic and supportive work environment
Full Job Description
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
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 duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
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
