Kinross Gold Corporation
Senior Environmental Engineer
Kinross Gold Corporation, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Discover a rewarding career opportunity at Kinross in the stunning rural landscapes of Washington State. Recognized for our leadership in low-impact mine development and nationally acclaimed for our reclamation and closure practices, our team has extracted ore from six different deposits in the region since 1989. Following the conclusion of mining activities at our flagship Buckhorn underground mine in 2017, our operation now manages properties at various stages of exploration, development, care & maintenance, and closure.Essential Functions
Conduct all activities safely, in accordance with safety regulations, rules and policies.Development and implementation of environmental objectives, processes, programs and initiatives across the sites.Manage and ensure compliance with the requirements of environmental permits, licenses, and regulations, including monitoring, inspection, recordkeeping and reporting requirements.Conduct permitting activities in a timely manner to ensure company operations, project goals and timelines are met, including coordination with operational departments, application submission, and stakeholder engagement.Conduct studies and research necessary for permit application or modification, feasibility, and problem solving.Effectively communicate with site personnel regarding regulatory obligations and environmental objectives.Effectively communicate with regulatory and government agencies, and professional associations, to develop and maintain good working relationships and regulatory compliance.Maintain positive rapport with stakeholders to foster working relationships that minimize adversarial actions and maximizes informational exchange.Coordinate and manage environmental projects, including contractor, technician and consultant activities.Monitor proposed environmental regulatory changes with an eye to their effect on operations and demands on resources (personnel, financial).Inform the Superintendent, Environmental Department, immediately of any compliance or permitting issues that may affect the company.Ensure that departmental and company goals are achieved by participating in short and long-range planning activities.Provide environmental awareness training to site employees.Establish and maintain good coordination and communication with peers, supervisors, and employees to promote positive attitudes, safe work practices, and adherence to safe work standards. Lead by example, provide guidance, and motivate employees.Available for weekend, emergency response, and incident management call-out.Demonstrate professionalism and represent the company values.Meet or exceed established work performance expectations and comply with all company policies and procedures.Meet or exceed the performance expectations established by management.Punctuality and regular attendance required.Perform other duties and functions as assigned.Qualifications and Skill Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or related discipline (i.e. geology, biology, civil engineering).7+ years of environmental experience. Underground hardrock mining experience is preferred.Applied knowledge of relevant federal, state and other regulatory requirements, as well as industry standards and practices.Experienced with system(s)/database(s) established to manage regulatory obligations.Minimum of 2 years’ experience supervising and evaluating the performance of others.Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management, regulators/other governmental representatives.Strong organizational and administrative skills.Able to effectively describe environmental regulatory requirements to a diverse workforce.Able to work independently and as part of a team, in cooperation with other departments at Kettle River.Experience using the following software:Microsoft SuitePreference may be given to an individual with working experience in Washington.Must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Must have a valid driver’s license.Reporting Relationships
Reports to the Environmental SuperintendentCompensation Data
Annual Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000 USDMedical, dental and vision insurance401K with matchStock purchase optionPaid time offBasic life insuranceKinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile, and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).
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Conduct all activities safely, in accordance with safety regulations, rules and policies.Development and implementation of environmental objectives, processes, programs and initiatives across the sites.Manage and ensure compliance with the requirements of environmental permits, licenses, and regulations, including monitoring, inspection, recordkeeping and reporting requirements.Conduct permitting activities in a timely manner to ensure company operations, project goals and timelines are met, including coordination with operational departments, application submission, and stakeholder engagement.Conduct studies and research necessary for permit application or modification, feasibility, and problem solving.Effectively communicate with site personnel regarding regulatory obligations and environmental objectives.Effectively communicate with regulatory and government agencies, and professional associations, to develop and maintain good working relationships and regulatory compliance.Maintain positive rapport with stakeholders to foster working relationships that minimize adversarial actions and maximizes informational exchange.Coordinate and manage environmental projects, including contractor, technician and consultant activities.Monitor proposed environmental regulatory changes with an eye to their effect on operations and demands on resources (personnel, financial).Inform the Superintendent, Environmental Department, immediately of any compliance or permitting issues that may affect the company.Ensure that departmental and company goals are achieved by participating in short and long-range planning activities.Provide environmental awareness training to site employees.Establish and maintain good coordination and communication with peers, supervisors, and employees to promote positive attitudes, safe work practices, and adherence to safe work standards. Lead by example, provide guidance, and motivate employees.Available for weekend, emergency response, and incident management call-out.Demonstrate professionalism and represent the company values.Meet or exceed established work performance expectations and comply with all company policies and procedures.Meet or exceed the performance expectations established by management.Punctuality and regular attendance required.Perform other duties and functions as assigned.Qualifications and Skill Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or related discipline (i.e. geology, biology, civil engineering).7+ years of environmental experience. Underground hardrock mining experience is preferred.Applied knowledge of relevant federal, state and other regulatory requirements, as well as industry standards and practices.Experienced with system(s)/database(s) established to manage regulatory obligations.Minimum of 2 years’ experience supervising and evaluating the performance of others.Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management, regulators/other governmental representatives.Strong organizational and administrative skills.Able to effectively describe environmental regulatory requirements to a diverse workforce.Able to work independently and as part of a team, in cooperation with other departments at Kettle River.Experience using the following software:Microsoft SuitePreference may be given to an individual with working experience in Washington.Must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Must have a valid driver’s license.Reporting Relationships
Reports to the Environmental SuperintendentCompensation Data
Annual Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000 USDMedical, dental and vision insurance401K with matchStock purchase optionPaid time offBasic life insuranceKinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile, and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).
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