Cortez - Senior Hydrologist or Hydrogeologist - Environmental
Barrick
- Elko, NV
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for the prevention, identification and mitigation of potential impacts to water quantity and quality by ensuring compliance with the following programs; Cortez Operations Groundwater Surface Water Management Plan, Integrated Monitoring Plan, Seeps & Springs Monitoring Plan, Contingency Mitigation Plan, 3M Plan, infiltration Water Pollution Control Permits and any other associate water mitigation and monitoring plan, as assigned.
- Coordinate with the site Dewatering Team and Corporate Hydrology to assess mine related impacts on surface and groundwater quality and quantity.
- Assist with the interpretation of, and reporting of, the assigned monitoring programs by routinely assessing results and,
- Oversee the development, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of various mitigation activities required.
- Assess the effectiveness of various monitoring and mitigation measures.
- Recommend additional or other monitoring and mitigation measured to conform to State and Federal regulation
- Liaison with various stakeholders (Federal, State and Local) to develop and communicate monitoring results and mitigation plans.
- Ensure accurate collection and reporting of water monitoring data in accordance with our Quality Assurance/Quality Control processes on a routine basis.
- Lead and develop Environmental Engineers, Coordinators, and Technicians, as assigned.
- Assist with planning, design, budget, and oversight of environmental compliance and monitoring programs.
- Maintain awareness of site water rights and convey any changes to water management system to water rights managers/corporate social responsibility representatives in a timely fashion.
- Assist with water management strategies and data management.
- Comply with state and federal health and safety regulations and all company policies and procedures.
- A bachelor's degree in hydrology, hydrogeology, geology, environmental engineering (or similar) preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of verifiable experience in hydrology, hydrogeology, engineering, and/or dewatering preferred.
- Experience with dewatering systems, hydrologic and hydrogeologic principles, and hydrologic modeling preferred.
- Experience with environmental monitoring and compliance principles preferred
- Experience with water rights and regulatory compliance issues in the state of Nevada preferred
- Ability to prepare technical communications and effectively communicate results to various levels of expertise required
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently and in small multi-disciplinary teams required
- Experience with various surface and groundwater sampling and vegetation monitoring techniques preferred
- Familiarity with impacts of dewatering activities on groundwater and surface water/vegetation preferred.
- Excellent computer skills (eg. MS Office, EQuIS, GIS or other data management/computer programs) required.
- Excellent safety record with ability to demonstrate safety leadership required.
- A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
- Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
- Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.