Environmental Manager

Job Title: Environmental Manager – Mining Operations (Utah)

Location:

 Site Based

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced 

Environmental Manager

 to lead environmental permitting and compliance efforts for a major mine expansion project in Utah. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the 

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

 application continues to progress successfully through public commentary and achieves a 

positive Record of Decision (ROD)

 from federal and state agencies. This role requires a strategic leader with a deep understanding of 

mine permitting, environmental regulations, and stakeholder engagement

, as well as hands-on experience managing operational compliance at an active surface mine.

Key Responsibilities:

1. EIS Development & Permitting Leadership

EIS application

 for mine expansion, ensuring all technical, regulatory, and public engagement requirements are met.

four key EIS chapters

 (Purpose & Need, Affected Environment, Environmental Consequences, and Alternatives) in collaboration with consultants, scientists, and legal teams.

federal (BLM, EPA), state (DWQ, DOGM), and local agencies

 to navigate permitting timelines, address regulatory concerns, and secure approvals.

public commentary processes

, including community meetings, tribal consultations, and stakeholder negotiations to build support for the project.

2. Regulatory & Compliance Management

Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), NEPA, SMCRA, and state mining regulations

 related to air quality, water discharge, waste management, and wildlife protection.

environmental monitoring programs

 (water, air, wildlife, cultural resources) and ensure timely submission of 

quarterly/annual reports

 to agencies.

remediation plans

 for any environmental impacts and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

BLM, DWQ, DOGM, EPA, tribal governments, and NGOs

 to facilitate smooth permitting and compliance processes.

3. Operational Environmental Management

environmental management systems (EMS)

 at the active mine site, ensuring adherence to permits and mitigation measures.

waste management, spill prevention, and pollution control programs

, including inspections and corrective actions.

real-time compliance

 with environmental controls and permit conditions.

Required Skills & Experience:

 for mining or heavy industrial operations, with a 

proven track record of successful EIS approvals

.

 on permitting.

 (hydrologists, biologists, archaeologists, air quality specialists) in EIS development.

—must have authored or managed 

Plans of Operations, EIS chapters, or major permit applications

.

, including negotiations with 

tribal governments, NGOs, and local communities

.

—knowledge of 

water sampling, air monitoring, wildlife surveys, and reclamation practices

.

Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, or related field

.

Preferred Qualifications:

NEPA, SMCRA, and Utah mining laws

.

securing a ROD for a mining or energy project

.

P.E., PG, PMP, or similar

).

Why Join Us?

This is a high-impact role for an environmental professional who thrives in 

complex permitting challenges

 and wants to drive a major mining project toward approval. You’ll work alongside industry experts, engage with key decision-makers, and ensure sustainable mining practices in Utah.

Apply Now:

 If you have the expertise to navigate Utah’s regulatory landscape and deliver a successful EIS, we want to hear from you.