Project Level Compliance Specialist- Mining

About The Opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants (SWCA) is seeking an early career professional, Project Level Compliance Specialist - Mining to provide technical and project management support to the growing Mining Business Line - working directly with the Client Services Mining Director and the mining team. You should have experience of mining, energy, and infrastructure markets throughout the Western U.S. This position will report directly to our Sheridan, WY office. The position can be remote from Wyoming, Colorado, Montana or the Dakotas. Other remote locations may be considered.

This is a full-time, regular position with benefits.

Under this posting, we may hire any of the following titles:

• Assistant Project Compliance Specialist - Typically up to three (3) years of relevant experience and expertise
• Associate Project Compliance Specialist - Typically up to five (5) years of relevant experience and expertise
• Project Compliance Specialist- Typically up to Seven (7) years of relevant experience and expertise

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

What You Will Accomplish

• Provide technical support for all aspects of the mine life cycle permitting from exploration, environmental baseline studies, to project development, operation and closure.
• Support mining project managers with tasks including budget management, subcontractor invoicing and management, invoice review, contract management.
• Undertake field work as required and directed by Project Manager.
• Provide support for mine permit preparation, compliance and maintenance.
• Manage projects and contribute to resource reports/deliverables of key mining project deliverables.
• Takes responsibility for team safety, developing safety plans (when applicable), and anticipating potential safety hazards

Experience and qualifications for success

Required

• Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, or related technical field
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in mining, specializing in permitting and environmental compliance across all phases of mine development, planning, and regulatory approvals
• Availability to travel throughout the U.S and participate in field work on mine sites. Anticipated travel time up to 40%. More travel may be required depending on project needs.
• Must be a self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills for database work and proficiency in MS Office, Excel, GIS and CADD.
• Deliver projects within a management framework that enables the practice to thrive with respect to quality, safety, cost, administrative support, and policy compliance.
• Flexible to work outside normal business hours as required; may include weekend and night-time work

Preferred Or Helpful

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in mining, specializing in permitting and environmental compliance across all phases of mine development, planning, and regulatory approvals
• Experience in project or task management very helpful
• MSHA certification is a plus.

Why Work At SWCA

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. Our Vision (the North Star) is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack.

We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).

At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers to make them leaders in their industry. Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help develop chart rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, a Science and Leadership Program, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria. All regular status employees are eligible to participate in SWCA medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans, and are eligible to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust.

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EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Wyoming-based position can expect the following rates:

• Assistant Project Compliance Specialist - $30.16/hr. - 37.96/hr.
• Associate Project Compliance Specialist-$33.28/hr.- 42.64/hr.
• Project Compliance Specialist - $77,875.00/yr. - $99,507.00/yr.

Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA’s continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.