Kinross Nevada - Senior Environmental Engineer

Job Description

Incumbent will work as part of a team to provide environmental services for the gold mining operations and ancillary facilities.  Under the direction of the Environmental Manager, will ensure that company activities associated with Tailings Management and Heap Leach Facilities responsibilities at the Nevada Sites (Bald Mountain and Round Mountain) are conducted in accordance with company requirements and in compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations and licenses.  Will conduct all activities in a safe manner and align performance and daily functions to reflect Kinross’ values

Job Responsibilities

Heap Leach Facilities Functions:
1.    Develop, coordinate & monitor all activities related to safe operations of heap leach facilities (HLF), including permitting, design, and surveillance (including monitoring and inspection), emergency planning, and HLF management plans and procedures follow all applicable regulatory requirements  or Kinross Standards for the Nevada sites. 
2.    Coordinate, participate, and manage the Engineer of Record (EoR) inspection(as needed) to track the performance of the HLF for Nevada sites. Coordinate, participate in, and manage EoR inspections, third party reviews, and other HLF inspections/reviews.
3.    Manage & implement any & all action plans and schedules for any internal or external review reports at the Nevada sites after VP-GM approval of such action plans.
4.    Support the process teams, deputy General Manager (GM) and Vice President-General Manager (VP-GM) in decision making for the HLFs.
5.    Coordinate with the Director, Tailings and Environment (DTE) to ensure that corporate requirements are met.
6.    Coordinate & assist the Project Superintendent on any new and/or expansion construction of the Nevada sites HLFs.
7.    Manage, complete, and ensure all reporting requirements, including any action item status are completed on-time to the VP-GM & the DT.

Tailings Functions:
1.    Manage, coordinate & monitor all activities related to tailings including technical aspects, safe operation, permitting, design, construction, operation, surveillance (includes monitoring and inspection), and emergency preparedness.
2.    Frequently communications with the Environmental Manager, Nevada Operations to ensure that regulatory commitments are met & proactively managed & effectively communicate with site personnel regarding tailings & regulatory obligations.
3.    Coordinate, participate in, and manage the agency inspections, annual EoR inspection, third party reviews, and other tailings inspections.  Interact with EoR to track the performance of the tailings facility.
4.    Review, update & submit as needed annually the Operation, Maintenance and Surveillance (OMS) manual, Emergency Action Plan (EAP), prior to annual dam safety inspection.
5.    Coordinate with Environmental personnel water balance, management of process water, reclaim water management & seepage performance. Water balance to align with Kinross Water Management Standard.
6.    Lead the Run-Out Studies for the Nevada sites: Coordinate with the EoR the development of the run-out locations, analysis assumptions & types, & the requested level of detail in modeling & run-out mapping and review with DTE prior to completing the run-out study.
7.    Ensure the Nevada site Tailings management plans are following all applicable regulatory or Kinross standards requirements.
8.    Manage, complete, & ensure all reporting requirements, including any action item status are completed on-time to the VP-GM & the DT.

General Functions

1.    Effectively communicate with regulatory and government agencies, site personnel, and professional associations, to develop and maintain good working relationships and regulatory compliance as needed. 
2.    Complete permitting activities in a timely manner working in collaboration with site personnel.
3.    Monitor proposed environmental regulatory changes with an eye to their effect on operations and demands on resources (personnel, financial).  
4.    Inform the Environmental Manager Nevada Operations, immediately of any compliance or permitting issues that may affect the company. 
5.    Comply with all company policies and procedures.
6.    Meet or exceed the performance expectations established by management. 
7.    Punctuality and regular attendance required. 
8.    Perform other functions as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

1.    A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering.  A Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related scientific or engineering discipline will be considered (e.g., metallurgical, civil or mining engineering; geology, chemistry, hydrology, etc.).
2.    Previous environmental experience is preferred, and 8 years of mining experience is preferred. Work experience at a gold mine is also preferred. 
3.    Experience in Waste, NEPA Permitting, Reclamation, and Air Quality would be assets but is not required. 
4.    Experienced with system(s)/database(s) established to manage regulatory obligations is preferred but not required.
5.    Experience supervising and evaluating the performance of others. 
6.    Strong written and verbal communication skills.  Able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management, regulators/other governmental representatives. 
7.    Strong organizational and administrative skills. 
8.    Able to effectively describe environmental regulatory requirements to a diverse workforce. 
9.    Able to work independently and as part of a team, in cooperation with other departments at the Nevada sites. 
10.    Experience using the following software: Microsoft Products
•    Preference will be given to experience using the following software:  “Monitor Pro” or other environmental records/obligations management system, AutoCAD, Map 3D or other GIS software, GoldSim 
11.    Preference may be given to an individual with working experience in Nevada. 
12.    Must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. 
13.    Must have a valid driver’s license

Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements

•    Complies with all Kinross & Nevada sites health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
•    Have a strong commitment to safe working practices. 
•    Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions. 
•    Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements. 

Kinross Competencies

•    Strategic Effectiveness
Develop and communicate rigorous and creative business strategies that drive sustainable value.
•    External Engagement
Understand and build relationships with external parties that strengthen and sustain competitive advantage.
•    Business Focus
Apply commercial rigor and discipline to all business decisions and customer relationships.
•    Living the Kinross Values
Align personal behavior, decisions, and actions with Kinross values and principles.

Language Requirements

Travel Requirements