at Perpetua Resources in Donnelly, Idaho, United States
Job Description
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.
