Mining - Senior Environmental Scientist
About the opportunity SWCA Environmental Consultants (SWCA) is seeking a seasoned professional (Mining - Senior Environmental Scientist) to provide technical support to the growing Mining Business Line - working directly with the Business Development Resources (BDR) Mining Director and the mining team. Our ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience with expanding high growth/high value environmental opportunities within the precious, base, industrial, energy fuels, rare earths, and aggregate markets. This position will report directly to the Mining Director of BDR. The ideal candidate will be a trusted advisor to SWCA's management team nationwide and will provide input and guidance throughout the company to provide a true value-add impact on the organization's culture. The position can be based near any of our offices in the Western USA or be remote. It could be helpful if staff were located in Nevada, Utah, Arizona or Wyoming but this is not required. This is a full-time, regular (with benefits), salaried position. Our Vision (the North Star):
Help drive SWCA to be the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. Core Values:
We are #OneSWCA and collaborate across all our offices, programs, and disciplines. We are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle and we #GiveBack. We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. It is imperative for the successful candidate to fit SWCA's unique culture. Do you appreciate sustainability and environmental awareness? Is giving back to your community a priority? SWCA is a team of scientists, planners, technical experts, and corporate services professionals that are committed to our culture. Purpose:
Our company purpose is to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects that benefit people today. You are invited to be a part of our success story. What you will accomplish Key Focus Areas include:
Provide upfront technical support from permitting from exploration to project development. Assist with developing, expanding, and capturing key, high growth/high value mining opportunity and sales. Coordinate with the Mining BDR Director for market expansion and support across the US. Mentor existing staff and identifying key hires to expand the Mining Team/Practice organized to serve clients, capture opportunities, drive market penetration and obligations. Manage and guide large/strategic permitting, owner's environmental, NEPA and closure/reclamation support projects. Bring client perspective to current services and key understanding of client needs/support to their value chain. Provide Subject Matter Expert technical and planning expertise and guidance to SWCA staff through the U.S. Expand presentation and speaking opportunities at industry events and maintain active memberships in key organizations including committee chairs, local chapter involvements and publication submissions. Manage projects and contribute to resource reports/deliverables as well as provide QA/QC of key mining project deliverables Experience and qualifications for success Bachelor of Science degree in Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, or related technical field A minimum of ten (10) years of mining experience within permitting and/or environmental of all phases of mine development, planning and permitting Have strong business development skills with industry connections within high growth areas. Availability to travel throughout the U.S. Must be a self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong computer skills for database work and proficiency in MS Office Ability to supplement current services offered with working understanding of engineering, geohydrology, geochemistry, etc. Deliver projects within a management framework that enables the practice to thrive with respect to quality, safety, cost, administrative support, and policy compliance. Flexible to work outside normal business hours as required; may include weekend and nighttime work SWCA is an employee-owned environmental firm with offices across the U.S. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with in-depth knowledge of permitting and compliance protocols to achieve technically sound, cost-effective solutions for a full spectrum of environmental projects. As one of the largest environmental compliance firms, SWCA ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms. SWCA offers a team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a competitive benefits package, including an employee stock ownership retirement plan (ESOP). If you are seeking an opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions, then SWCA may be a great fit for you.
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
Environmental Health & SafetyEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Help drive SWCA to be the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. Core Values:
We are #OneSWCA and collaborate across all our offices, programs, and disciplines. We are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle and we #GiveBack. We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. It is imperative for the successful candidate to fit SWCA's unique culture. Do you appreciate sustainability and environmental awareness? Is giving back to your community a priority? SWCA is a team of scientists, planners, technical experts, and corporate services professionals that are committed to our culture. Purpose:
Our company purpose is to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects that benefit people today. You are invited to be a part of our success story. What you will accomplish Key Focus Areas include:
Provide upfront technical support from permitting from exploration to project development. Assist with developing, expanding, and capturing key, high growth/high value mining opportunity and sales. Coordinate with the Mining BDR Director for market expansion and support across the US. Mentor existing staff and identifying key hires to expand the Mining Team/Practice organized to serve clients, capture opportunities, drive market penetration and obligations. Manage and guide large/strategic permitting, owner's environmental, NEPA and closure/reclamation support projects. Bring client perspective to current services and key understanding of client needs/support to their value chain. Provide Subject Matter Expert technical and planning expertise and guidance to SWCA staff through the U.S. Expand presentation and speaking opportunities at industry events and maintain active memberships in key organizations including committee chairs, local chapter involvements and publication submissions. Manage projects and contribute to resource reports/deliverables as well as provide QA/QC of key mining project deliverables Experience and qualifications for success Bachelor of Science degree in Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, or related technical field A minimum of ten (10) years of mining experience within permitting and/or environmental of all phases of mine development, planning and permitting Have strong business development skills with industry connections within high growth areas. Availability to travel throughout the U.S. Must be a self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong computer skills for database work and proficiency in MS Office Ability to supplement current services offered with working understanding of engineering, geohydrology, geochemistry, etc. Deliver projects within a management framework that enables the practice to thrive with respect to quality, safety, cost, administrative support, and policy compliance. Flexible to work outside normal business hours as required; may include weekend and nighttime work SWCA is an employee-owned environmental firm with offices across the U.S. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with in-depth knowledge of permitting and compliance protocols to achieve technically sound, cost-effective solutions for a full spectrum of environmental projects. As one of the largest environmental compliance firms, SWCA ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms. SWCA offers a team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a competitive benefits package, including an employee stock ownership retirement plan (ESOP). If you are seeking an opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions, then SWCA may be a great fit for you.
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
Environmental Health & SafetyEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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