Environmental Scientist II (POC & Cyanide)

About The Position

Under general supervision, and reporting to the Senior Environmental Scientist (Water Programs) or the Environmental Superintendent, the Environmental Scientist II performs critical Groundwater Point of Compliance (POC) and Cyanidation Permit Management functions including, but not limited to; performing field inspections, ensuring compliance with and preparing regulatory reports for the Stibnite Gold Project POC Permit and oversite and reporting of the project cyanidation monitoring program and assisting construction and operations staff in their recordkeeping and reporting. Assists and coordinates with multiple environmental technicians supporting inspections and project construction teams and internal water monitoring/treatment staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Manages the Stibnite Gold Project POC permit with the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality;

- Manages the Stibnite Gold Project Cyanidation Permit, including plan updates and inspections in coordination with Perpetua owners team and construction partners

- Oversees and monitors the maintenance of documentation to ensure accurate and timely recordkeeping for regulatory information and reporting.

- Collaboratively work with multidisciplinary project team, daily interaction with contractors and subcontractors.

- Installs, operates, and maintains environmental and emission monitoring instruments and testing equipment; analyzes data for compliance with regulatory requirements

- Evaluates and assesses environmental risk and develops programs for risk reduction

- Collaborates in recommending appropriate action to management in compliance with regulations

- Reviews and/or prepares and maintains detailed records and files of environmental data and communications

- Evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment

- Ensures work is performed following established procedures and standards;

- Oversees and inspects the work of employees and contractors to ensure Best Management Practices (BMP) and control measures are met, materials used meet specifications, and appropriate testing requirements.

- Maintains knowledge of site environmental policies and procedures

- May provide leadership to less experienced Engineers and Technicians

- May serve as Project Manager or technical expert on small to medium-sized environmental projects (e.g., compliance, remediation, or reclamation)

- Leads or participates in regular audits and inspections of operations areas for purposes of ensuring compliance with site environmental policies, procedures and requirements of the Environmental Management System

- Other tasks include scientist/engineer related work, as appropriate by applicant’s background and discipline, such as NPDES, CERCLA, RCRA, Environmental, Hydrological and Geotechnical related work.

- Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

Schedule & Logistics

The Environmental Scientist will be based at Perpetua’s project site in Stibnite, Idaho. However, this position has flexibility to locate where the work to be performed, i.e., Donnelly, Stibnite or other Perpetua locations. The employee is required to provide his/her own transportation to the Donnelly office. Transportation from the Donnelly office to site or other work locations will be provided by Perpetua. It is noted that the company is transitioning from the exploration/permitting phase of the project to construction/operations and that will necessitate additional time spent at the project site and an adjustment to a nonstandard schedule such as an 8 days on and 6 days off schedule but is subject to change as required by company needs.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Knowledgeable in maintaining erosion controls for disturbed land at large construction projects or mine sites.

- Excellent interpersonal, written, presentation and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to prepare reports using Microsoft Applications; Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point.

- Flexibility to work outside normal business hours as required.

- Ability to successfully work to reach company goals in an environment requiring a wide degree of creativity and latitude.

- Ability to mentor, listen, support and guide direct reports to achieve company goals and objectives.

- Ability to work under deadlines and adapt quickly to changing business needs.

- Contributes to management of department budget in regard to stormwater related expenses.

- Ability to assist Environmental department with tasks as needed; including emergency spill response and management of hazardous waste.

- Ability to live and work in a remote camp situation, and to treat co-workers with respect, dignity, and professional courtesy.

Minimum Qualifications

- B.S. in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Management, Geology, Engineering, or related field plus a minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience supporting heavy construction/mining stormwater programs and experience with infrastructure repair, piping, conveyance and detention/retention basins.

- Ability to plan, assign and supervise specific work groups.

- Thorough understanding of OSHA Construction safety practices and comfortable with MSHA safety standards.

- Valid driver’s license, a clean driving record and acceptance by Corporate insurance to operate company vehicles.

- Proficiency in MS Office computer software applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

- Ability and willingness to travel, be away from home, and work in a remote project site.

- Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

- Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility and balance with or without reasonable accommodation, allowing the employee to sit and work at a keyboard and/or to maneuver in uneven terrain.

- Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instruction and communicate effectively in person on the phone and/or radio.

- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

- Related job tasks will require hiking, hiking with snowshoes, walking, standing, sitting, lifting, stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, crouching, pushing, pulling, grasping, reaching and long hours on foot and lifting/moving up to 50 pounds.

- Will be exposed to or occasionally work near moving mechanical parts, helicopters, ATV’s, UTV’s and other large earth moving equipment.

- Must be comfortable working in remote areas. Will be exposed to severe weather conditions (hot and cold) in steep mountainous terrain and high elevations requiring agility and physical fitness.

- Wear Personal Protective Equipment including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear (steel-toe boots), hi-viz safety vest, protective clothing, gloves, etc.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Vision insurance

- Wellness program

Work Location: In person