Environmental Specialist

Excelsior Mining • Arizona • 2w ago

Excelsior Mining “The copper solution company” has an immediate employment opportunity for a Laboratory Supervisor at its operations at Johnson Camp Mine / Gunnison Project located in southeastern Arizona between the cities of Benson and Willcox.

The Environmental Specialist will carry out functions in the permitting
and compliance department in support of Excelsior’s Environmental Management System and regulatory compliance.
The primary objective is to promote safe and environmentally sound operations.

Responsibilities:
Coordinate and/or conduct audits and inspections to ensure management system conformity and regulatory compliance.
Assist in implementing and maintaining the Environmental Management System.
Conduct and coordinate environmental sampling to ensure permit and regulatory compliance.
Field work is required including ground water sampling and setting transducers.
Utilize and calibrate instrumentation used in sampling/monitoring of systems.
Assist with pump setting and pump pulling as necessary.
Operate other light industrial equipment as required (after proper training).
Ensure documents and records are completed and filed according to standards.
Provide environmental training and assistance to various employees, consultants and contractors.
Participate and assist in investigations regarding environmental incidents including implementation of corrective/preventive actions.
Identify potential environmental risks and recommend mitigating actions.
Participate in the development of contamination control programs to reduce hazards and accidents.
Develop familiarity with regulatory rules, required permit reporting as well as have a familiarity with accessing statutes.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree, in engineering, geology, or environmental science or commiserate level of experience.
Experience in a heavy industrial setting (mining, manufacturing, construction etc.) preferred.
Knowledge of various computer software packages (Microsoft Office suite, Database systems).
Knowledge of environmental laws, methods, regulations to include technical report writing.
Ability to carry out administrative or staff assignments and present them in various formats.
Ability to share technical ideas and concepts with technical and non-technical personnel.
Ability to manage, lead, participate and schedule multiple activities and projects simultaneously.
Must be mechanically inclined and comfortable around industrial equipment, machinery, and tools.

Additional Requirements:
Must have a valid Drivers’ License.
Strong communication skills.
May be required to periodically work varying shifts to include days, nights and weekends. This position is considered “Safety Sensitive” for purposes of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act and the Arizona Drug Testing statutes **

Excelsior Mining offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package and paid time off.
Interested candidates apply today!