Environmental Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX: NST) is an Australian ASX 100 gold producer with three Tier-1 world-class projects located in highly prospective and low sovereign risk regions of Australia and North America. Northern Star is the largest Australian gold producer and among the top 10 gold miners globally. Northern Star continues to invest in building a strong asset base through strategic acquisitions and aggressive exploration to extend the mine lives across its world-class operations and generate earning accretive value for its Shareholders through operational effectiveness.

What do we offer?

- Vibrant hub of activity on site, with the ability to be part of successful and productive team 
- Permanent position and extended mine-life offering job security.
- Excellent remuneration package with bonuses, insurances, 401k and paid leave.
- Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invest in their people.

What’s the role?

The Environmental Specialist reports to the Environmental Manager, and the primary role is to support the Environmental Team with sampling, waste management, site inspections, and reporting tasks. The specialist will also support and oversee onsite contractors as needed to facilitate site work. The specialist will support site activities to manage waste streams and act as a first responder for spill response.   

Duties include:

• Conduct compliance monitoring and quality control audits as needed.
• Write and maintain environmental plans.
• Understand and investigate permit questions and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct field inspections, e.g., RTP, DSTF, SWPP, SPCC, Waste, and prepare reports.
• Develop and update waste management policies and procedures.
• Train site staff on proper handling of hazardous waste.
• Collect, synthesize, and report environmental data, such as emission and atmospheric monitoring measurements, meteorological and mineralogical information, soil or water samples, or other field data. 
• Maintain and calibrate sampling equipment/instruments/apparatus.
• Set-up equipment or stations to monitor or collect environmental data.
• Prepare samples for testing and analysis – groundwater, surface water and waste samples.
• Record test data and prepare reports, summaries and charts that interpret the results.
• Maintain sampling documents and records.
• Ensure all safety related activities are undertaken in accordance with Company policy and MSHA requirements including Hazard IDs, pre-start checks, pre-start meetings, and incident reporting.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in all work areas.
• Acquire and maintain DOT 49 CFR shipping certification.
• Acquire and maintain EPA 40 CFR Hazardous waste management certification.
• Obtain and keep current EPA Method 9 Visible Emissions certification.
• Obtain and keep current OSHA HAZWOPER training and certification.
• Obtain and keep current AK-CESCL (Certified Erosion & Sediment Control Lead) certification.
• Other duties as required.

The specifics:

Qualifications Required 

• Bachelor of Science Degree or advanced degree in Environmental Science, a technical discipline or the sciences or equivalent training and experience.
• Proven ability to read, comprehend, and apply information from laws, regulations, permits, reports, technical specifications, safety data sheets and publications.
• Computer literacy – proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Good communication skills.
• Current Driver’s License.
• Be able to pass a background check and post-offer physical.