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Environmental Technician

Employer
Newmont
Location
Chapleau, ON, CA
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Aug 25, 2021

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Category
Environmental Engineering/Sciences
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
Newmont is the world's leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company's world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in North America, South America, Australia and Africa. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.

Dimensions

They will be reporting to the Senior Environmental Compliance Coordinator.

Purpose

To ensure compliance of all Porcupine property through sampling, monitoring and inspections of the operations as well as assistance with required government reporting. This position incorporates several different sampling methods which includes groundwater, surface water, dust, soil, and air monitoring. Visual inspections and monitoring of several operational and collection pond facilities is also required.

Safety & Sustainability Expectations
  • Being environmentally proactive during development of new projects and for the existing operations. To maintain and promote a safe working atmosphere for employees, contractors and the public.
  • Promote and support the company's Fatality Risk Management Program at the site level
  • Ensure that daily activities comply with company policy and standards.


Essential Duties

Regulatory Compliance of Existing Properties (3 operating and numerous closed sites)
  • Daily and weekly visual inspections of operations, recording water levels, compliance samples (Monitoring dam integrities).
  • Ensure the air, surface water, and groundwater monitoring programs (internal and compliance) are completed in an organized and timely fashion.
  • Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual reports for mine site, government and corporate office
  • Assist in updating all internet-based compliance databases (RISS, MEWS, HWIN, E2, WTRS, etc.)
  • Assist in managing hazardous and non-hazardous waste for disposal on and off Porcupine property
  • Assist in completion of compliance reports to the government agencies
  • Maintain proper logs of field data, prepare data for database entry
  • Assist in environmental training for all staff and contractors (waste management, spill response, etc.)
  • Maintenance and calibration of environmental sampling equipment


Training & Experience

  • Bachelor of Environmental Science or Diploma in Environmental Technology field
  • 1-2 years in the mining industry or related experience with comprehensive exposure to sampling, monitoring and compliance issues.
  • Effective communication and organization skills
  • Ability to interact with internal staff
  • Ability to manage a wide variety of projects and timelines to meet tight time restraints


Working Conditions

  • Participation in emergency/spill on-call schedule is mandatory for this position
  • Sampling programs encompass a large physical area in the vicinity of the operation; there is a significant amount of travel time required. Operating a passenger vehicles, all-terrain vehicle, and boat is a requirement for this position


Newmont is the world's leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company's world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in North America, South America, Australia and Africa. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.

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