NGM - Environmental Program Lead

Job-ID: 242885Category: SustainabilityLocation: Elko, NV, United StatesWorkplace: On-siteSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-11-02Position Description:Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Environmental Program Lead, with our Environmental team. The successful candidate provides technical leadership, governance, and strategic support for environmental programs across Nevada Gold Mines Operations. Serves as the key link between regional and site environmental teams, driving standardization, environmental management systems, compliance assurance, and permitting support. This is a senior individual contributor role with no direct reports and significant cross-functional influence.At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.Responsibilities:Lead development, implementation and standardization of environmental programs, procedures and best management practices across NGM operations.Serve as the primary liaison between regional environmental leadership and site environmental teams.Drive consistency in environmental compliance approaches, reporting, data management and documentation.Identify opportunities to improve environmental performance and reduce compliance risk.Help direct implementation and continual improvement of NGM Environmental Management System (EMS) and associated ISO 14001 requirements.Coordinate objectives, targets, performance metrics, management reviews and corrective action programs.Develop and implement environmental standards, guidance documents and governance processes.Support EMS audits and compliance assurance activities.Support the planning, development, and execution of federal, state, and local permitting actions and regulatory reviews in coordination with the regional permitting team.Assist site teams with permitting strategies for operations, expansions, reclamation and closure projects.Coordinate with regulatory agencies and support inspections, audits and information requests.Track permit renewals, regulatory proposals, pending enforcement, and pending legislation.Provide technical expertise in water quality, air quality, waste management, public and private lands, reclamation, mitigation and closure.Review and provide comment on technical studies, reports and environmental monitoring data.Support development and implementation of environmental compliance programs.Provide environmental guidance, mentoring and training to employees and contractors.Participate in development of audit protocols and coordinate internal and third-party audits.Promote sharing of best practices among NGM operations.Prepare recommendations for management regarding environmental systems, procedures and organizational improvements.Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Geology, Natural Resources or related technical discipline required.Professional Engineer (PE) or similar professional certification preferred.Valid driver's license required.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required.Minimum 5 years of progressive environmental experience required.Demonstrated experience across multiple environmental media required.Experience with federal and state permitting actions required.Experience implementing Environmental Management Systems and ISO 14001 preferred.What We Can Offer You A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, 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.Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.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.Thank you for your application; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.About the organizationNevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.About the companyOur mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".