Geo-Environmental Specialist chez NESL

The Geo-Environmental Specialist is responsible for supporting NESL under the direction of the Geo-Environmental Manager to include completing permits to governmental agencies to fulfill business requirements/needs; researching and completing appropriate grant applications; researching for future business development opportunities; managing property; managing community, property, compliance and improvement projects; working with coworkers and managers to develop compliance plans and to promote compliance with regulations; and, providing training and knowledge to coworkers and managers dealing with regulated government programs..

Essential Functions:
•    Develop and maintain monitoring programs to meet corporate goals. (10-20%)
o    Learning, developing and executing monitoring and sampling programs to meet business needs at multiple sites.
o    Ensuring site inspections are being performed as appropriate.
o    Maintaining permitted disposal records.
•    Corporate property management. (5-20%)
o    Maintaining property lists.
o    Managing property and leases at multiple sites.
o    Assisting with exploration.
o    Evaluating property inquiries, acquisitions and disposals
•    Governmental compliance (50-70%)
o    Submitting accurate reports to governmental agencies as required.
o    Leading, managing and participating in the resolution of compliance related issues. Insuring understanding and execution of site-specific special conditions.
o    Managing unstaffed inactive sites.
o    Maintaining environmental permits required for the business
•    Manages administrative tasks (10%)
o    Creating financial feasibility studies on new processes, projects and plans.  
o    Managing accounts and invoices for subcontractors.
o    Managing compliance with corporate policies and local, state & federal regulations.
o    Updating and informing upper management of trends and issues related to compliance with laws and regulations.
o    Assisting with financial planning for retirement of assets. 
o    Keeping corporate management and coworkers apprised of area of expertise.
•    Performing other duties as assigned.
 

Qualifications:

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geology or equivalent required.
•    Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience.  
•    Experience with AutoCAD and other engineering or mapping software.  
•    Demonstrated knowledge current mining regulations and processes.
•    Ability to build professional relationships with leaders and external networks.
•    Excellent customer service orientation.
•    Must have strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. 
•    Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
•    Must possess strong attention to detail, good organizational skills with the ability to ensure accurate work.
•    Persuasive leadership, but inclined to collaborate for the best team outcomes
•    Ability to work independently but as part of a team concept.
•    Flexibility and the ability to operate under stressful, time-sensitive deadlines.
•    Proficiency with IntelliCAD, Calson and other engineering or mapping software.  
•    Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) or related database systems.
•    Valid driver’s license with good driving record for insurability.