JOB PURPOSE                            

Nevada Gold Mines is looking for an Environmental professional to join the Carlin Environmental Department as a Compliance and Biodiversity Specialist. The successful candidate will perform a variety of technical and administrative work to ensure that legal and other compliance obligations required by the Plans of Operations and Reclamation Permits are achieved, with a specific focus on Biodiversity related programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES                     

Primary responsibilities and tasks:

Complete activities associated with Carlin’s Biodiversity program, including biological survey oversight, habitat management, noxious weed management, and wildlife management. Develop and execute the annual biodiversity management plan established for the Carlin site. Manage long-term riparian restoration and habitat mitigation projects. Track mine impacts to biodiversity and develop habitat mitigation projects. Successfully implement and manage biodiversity related EIS/ROD Requirements. Complete Plan of Operations modifications and updates, as needed. Complete Reclamation Permit modifications and updates, as needed. Assist with baseline surveys and permitting actions, as needed. Assist with stormwater inspection monitoring and reporting. Prepare quarterly and annual compliance reports, as required by permits and programs. Manage contractors to ensure safe delivery of project objectives. Engage with regulatory agency personnel, as needed. Assist with training of NGM employees, contractors, and others. Responsible for periodic, after hours on-call response to environmental incidents, including potential wildlife mortality cause investigation. This position requires the ability to operate a light vehicle in off-road and/or inclement conditions. This position requires the ability to regularly walk over uneven, sloped, rocky, wet or icy ground and the ability to lift 40 or more pounds consistently and safely. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Ecology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field required

Experience

Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills required Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously required In-depth experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required Experience in regulatory agency interactions preferred Experience with Great Basin wildlife and ecology preferred One to three years in a mining industry setting preferred Experience with GIS preferred Familiarity with compliance systems and ISO 14001 preferred

CORE VALUES & COMPANY DNA

Zero Harm Workplace

Because our people are our greatest asset, safety is of paramount importance. It is inherent in every part of our business and is everyone’s responsibility to adhere to our safety standards. As a business, it is an integral requirement to not only ensure the safety of our employees, but also the communities in which we operate. We 
aim to mitigate known hazards and target a zero-harm workplace. Responsible and Accountable

Act as owners, respect each other as peers and work as a team towards achieving our mission (One team, One Mission). Take initiative. Own up to mistakes and learn from them. Drive change. Lead by example and always look for ways to make things better.

Partnerships

We foster genuine partnerships and deliver on our commitments to partners. Earn trust and create transparency to build and enhance enduring partnerships between our employees, shareholders, stakeholders and with the countries and local communities in which we operate.

Build a Sustainable Legacy

We earn our social license by being a valued member of our host communities by creating economic activity. We manage the impact of our operations and strive to be the industry leader in safety, health, and environmental practices.

Results Driven

We are results-driven through agile decision-making and disciplined execution. Keep it simple and deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.

World-Class People

Attract and develop strong, world-class people who are informed and involved in the processes of the company. Who act with integrity and are tireless in their pursuit of excellence.

Be Honest, Transparent, and Act with Integrity

We communicate directly, honestly, and transparently. Create platforms to enable employees to feel free to voice their opinions. Act with integrity, always.