Title:  Manager Environmental

Job Summary

The Environmental Manager position ensures that safe and cost-effective compliance with environmental regulations and permit requirements are achieved and maintained throughout the mine site. The position provides planning, guidance and training to mine personnel and is responsible for all environmental monitoring (air, water, waste, etc.) and reporting as well as coordinating and managing reclamation efforts safely. Additionally, the position is the key point of contact for environmental regulatory and public relation communications.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Responsible for employees and contractors to follow and adhere to all safety rules and procedures.

• Ensure all policies and procedures meet all regulatory requirements.

• Responsible for reviewing, communicating, and developing plans for mine reclamation activities necessary for bond release applications.

• Responsible for contractor management (safety, costs, productivity, compliance with project and timeline) and oversight of contractor projects as needed.

• Responsible for environmental compliance with internal and external policies and regulations.

• Acts as the subject matter expert for all reclamation and environmental activities and governance.

• Inspects and guides the mine operations to ensure compliance with all rules, regulations, and permit requirements.

• All reporting and monitoring requirements are met in most cost effectively manner.

• Act as Peabody’s representative with environmental regulators and stake holders.

• Develops and communicates with public as needed to maintain positive relations for mining activities.

• Communicate and train regularly in environmental compliance activities with mine management, supervisors and technicians.

• Collaborate with other departments as needed (forecasts, budgets, projects, etc.).

• Other duties as assigned or required.

MINIMUM:

• BS in Environmental related field (or equivalent work experience).

• Valid driver’s license.

• Five (5) years of mining related experience or related activity with environmental focus

PREFERRED:

• Experience with regulatory and public relations

• Two (2) years of direct supervision of employees and contractor management

• Experience with computer software programs such as Microsoft Office, ArcGIS and AutoCAD

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERTISE:

• MSHA impoundment inspector with instructor qualification (required).

• Visible Emissions certified EPA Method 9 (obtain within 6 months).

• Wyoming Surface Mine Foreman (required).

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to stand for up to 4 hours per shift.

• Must have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles.

• Must have the ability to work from elevated positions, walk/climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on and off equipment and ladders.

• Must have the ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA.

• Must have the ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have rapid reflex movements of the arms and legs and good hand to eye coordination.

• Must have the ability to lift/raise 10 - 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance frequently during the course ofduring work shift.

• Must have the ability to work in extreme conditions, including but not limited to changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise from low to high, varying degrees of light and dark.

• Must be able to use a computer, communicate effectively in various forms, including by email and phone.

• Must be able to review paper and electronic documents, complete computer entry of data from paper documents.

• Must be able to find, remove and return files to/from file cabinets; discuss issues by telephone and in person.

• Must be able to operate copier, fax machine, etc.