The Director of Environment & Permitting is a senior leadership role responsible for environmental compliance, permitting strategy, and operational Safety, Health, & Environmental performance across the company.

This role leads environmental and permitting activities companywide and serves as a key partner to the Vice President in driving disciplined execution in the field. The Director ensures permits are secured, regulatory obligations are met, risks are controlled, and health and safety systems are consistently applied across all operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Environmental and Permitting

Lead all federal, state, and local permitting activities for new projects, expansions, modifications, and renewals
Develop and maintain environmental policies, procedures, and management systems
Ensure compliance with air, water, waste, land use, reclamation, and reporting requirements
Oversee preparation and submission of permit applications, technical studies, and agency filings
Manage regulatory agency relationships including EPA, BLM, and Nevada authorities
Oversee environmental monitoring, inspections, corrective actions, and compliance reporting
Manage environmental budgets and financial assurance programs
Identify and mitigate environmental risks across operations

Safety, Health, & Environmental Leadership

Support and strengthen implementation of the company's Safety Management System across all sites
Ensure compliance with OSHA, PSM, and applicable state requirements
Partner with Operations Leaders to manage high-risk work and contractor performance
Lead serious incident investigations and ensure timely, disciplined corrective action
Track leading and lagging indicators and drive measurable improvement
Support internal audits and site compliance reviews
Reinforce field engagement and leadership visibility expectations
Maintain emergency preparedness and response readiness

Leadership and Organizational Accountability

Align site leaders around clear environmental and safety expectations
Build capability within the EHS team through coaching and accountability
Provide concise reporting to executive leadership and the Board
Represent the company in regulatory, community, and public forums
Establish clear annual objectives tied to regulatory, environmental, and safety performance

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Safety, or related field; Master’s preferred
12–15 years of progressive experience in environmental management and/or health and safety leadership
Strong knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local environmental regulations and OSHA requirements
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing consultants
Demonstrated ability to influence operations and drive accountability
Budget management experience, including financial assurance programs
Experience with Nevada, Utah, Idaho, and California regulatory agencies preferred

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

On-time permit submissions and approvals
Strong environmental compliance record with no significant violations
Timely closure of environmental and safety corrective actions
Reduction in serious injury and high potential events
Audit completion and corrective action closure rates
Budget adherence for environmental and SH&E programs
Staff development, retention, and performance

Working Conditions:

Primarily office-based, with regular travel (up to 40%) to project and operations sites. Interaction with regulatory agencies, community stakeholders, and field teams is expected. Occasional extended hours may be required during permitting milestones, inspections, or incident response.

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