Coordinator, Mine Environmental

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The Mine Environmental Coordinator, reporting to Mine Environmental Supervisor, performs a wide variety of environmental related functions at Itafos mine sites. This position is a mix between field and office work with priority to maintain compliance to all rules and regulations. Areas of responsibility include management of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), Air permit, Waste Management, and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) programs.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Safety: Promote the highest level of safety and safety culture for self and others.

• Ensure appropriate documentation is developed to facilitate compliance with all local, state and federal requirements:

• Stay current on new federal and state regulations, practices and environmental issues to ensure compliance.

• Develop an understanding of the mine's Environmental Monitoring Plan(s) (EMP).

• Revise, maintain, and ensure compliance with the site Storm Water Pollution and Prevention Plan (SWPPP), including the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) and the Construction General Permit (CGP) at applicable mine sites.

• Revise, maintain, and ensure compliance with the site Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC) at applicable mine sites. Update plan(s) as required.

• Revise, maintain, and ensure compliance with the site Air Quality Permit.

• Develop and implement Best Management Practices (BMPs).

• Conduct environmental and safety inspections:

• Assist with federal and state agency tours, inspections, and special projects.

• Perform thorough MSHA pit, office, and job site inspections as required. Oversee all required hazardous waste management inspections and ensure solid waste materials are handled appropriately.

• Participate in internal/external audits as directed.

• Conduct sampling campaigns as required and report as applicable.

• Operate field sampling equipment and instrumentation.

• Maintain equipment and instrumentation for environmental monitoring.

• Collect air, water, soil, and vegetation samples, as required.

• Summarize and maintain database of environmental sampling, testing and recording.

• Coordinate field efforts in compliance with environmental monitoring.

• Conduct environmental reporting required to meet federal, state and mine standards.

• Monitor site EH&S reporting requirements.

• Oversee maintenance on BMPs; silt fence, culverts, ponds, drains and other erosion controls. Assist and lead in project management:

• Understand and provide feedback to the draft, design, and implementation for various projects associated to the mine reclamation plan (MRP).

• Oversee contract work through project implementation.

• Identify problems and develop action plans to ensure progress.

• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications for the position include:

• Possess an accredited bachelor's degree in environmental studies with an internship/experience in a mining/industrial setting, or

• Possess an accredited associate's degree in environmental studies with 4 years of mining experience and/or 2 years environmental & health experience in mining/industrial setting.

• Project management experience in mine reclamation, water management, or similar environments preferred.

• Idaho drinking water certification, or ability to secure within 1 year of employment.

• Opacity certification, or ability to secure within 1 year of employment.

• Proficiency with spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, and e-mail applications.

• Able to work with multiple tasks, prioritize and develop sound timelines.

• Self-motivated, able to work with little to no supervision.

• Strong interpersonal skills and able to work well in a fast-paced team environment.

• Proficiency and understanding for maintaining a high level of quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC)

• Experience operating vehicles and ATV/UTVs in off-road conditions.

• Ability to calibrate, operate, and maintain field water sampling equipment.

Itafos is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.