at Perpetua Resources in Donnelly, Idaho, United States
Job Description
Under limited supervision, and reporting to the Senior Environmental Scientist (Water Programs) or the Environmental Superintendent, the Environmental Scientist II performs critical Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) and Stormwater Management functions including, but not limited to; performing field inspections, ensuring compliance with and preparing regulatory reports for the Stibnite Gold Project Multi Sector General Permit (MSGP) – Sector G Stormwater Pollution Protection Plan (SWPPP), oversite and update of numerous Construction General Permit(s) (CGP) SWPPP’s, and oversite and direction of the project Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan. 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 MSG permit and several CGPs with the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, including but not limited to, oversight of stormwater pollution protection plans; ensures stormwater quality and permit compliance.
- Manages the Stibnite Gold Project SPCC plan inspections in coordination with Perpetua owners team and construction partners.
- Work with multidisciplinary external and internal team on periodic SPCC plan updates.
- Inspections of erosion and sediment control measures across the project site and remote facilities.
- 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.
- Reviewing and updating of stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) for construction sites.
- 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 with management and recommends appropriate action to maintain 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.
