Pay: $140,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take a leadership role in environmental compliance and responsible mining operations.
• Make a meaningful impact on environmental protection, sustainability, and long-term operational success.
• Work directly with senior leadership and have a real voice in important environmental decisions.
• Lead and develop a dedicated environmental team while driving continuous improvement.
• Enjoy a Monday through Friday, day-shift schedule in a hands-on leadership environment.
• Build your career with a growing operation that values safety, accountability, and environmental stewardship.

Location

Dragoon, AZ | 100% On-Site | Monday through Friday, Day Shift

Join our team in southeastern Arizona, where you'll combine meaningful fieldwork with leadership responsibilities at an active mining operation. This position offers a competitive annual salary of $140,000 to $175,000, depending on experience.

Note

Qualified candidates must have 5+ years of environmental compliance and permitting experience in mining, mineral processing, or heavy industry, including 2+ years of environmental program leadership, supervision, or management experience. Experience managing environmental permits and regulatory compliance programs is essential.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are a growing mining and mineral processing operation committed to responsible resource development, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence. Our team values collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to safety. We empower our employees to take ownership, contribute ideas, and make a lasting impact on our operations and surrounding communities.

Job Description

As our Environmental Manager, you'll lead environmental compliance, permitting, and sustainability initiatives while helping our operations meet regulatory requirements and environmental goals.

• Lead and manage environmental compliance programs, permitting activities, inspections, and regulatory reporting.
• Oversee groundwater, surface-water, stormwater, and process-water monitoring programs.
• Manage environmental permits, renewals, modifications, and relationships with regulatory agencies.
• Direct air quality, waste management, spill prevention, and environmental protection initiatives.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop environmental team members while coordinating external consultants and contractors.
• Conduct environmental assessments, investigate compliance issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Support mine expansion projects, reclamation planning, and environmental improvement initiatives.
• Partner with operations and senior leadership to promote responsible environmental practices and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of environmental compliance and permitting experience in mining, mineral processing, or heavy industry.
• 2+ years of environmental program leadership, supervision, or management experience.
• Experience managing environmental permits, regulatory inspections, and compliance reporting.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations related to water quality, air emissions, and waste management.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or a related field, or equivalent technical education and substantial relevant experience.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Dragoon, Arizona.

Why You Will Love Working Here

At our company, your expertise will make a visible difference. You'll have the opportunity to lead environmental programs, influence important operational decisions, and work alongside a collaborative team that genuinely values responsible mining. If you're passionate about protecting the environment, developing people, and building strong compliance programs, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us shape the future of responsible mining!

JPC - 2905

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

11/10 Update: Need someone with direct experience in open-pit, heap mining

Requirements: Must-have:5+ years of environmental compliance and permitting experience in mining, mineral processing, or heavy industry. 2+ years of environmental program leadership, supervision, or management experience.

• Required Years as Associate: N/A
• If remote: N/A
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role): N/A

Submission Email:Scott-

sharrell@gunnisoncopper.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Gunnison Copper operates copper mining and processing facilities in southern Arizona. The Environmental Manager oversees environmental compliance, permits, water monitoring, regulatory reporting, and environmental personnel. On-site in Dragoon, AZ, Monday through Friday; $140K to $175K.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Environmental Manager – Mining & Permitting - Gunnison Copper - JPC- 2905-

**New Job Order Alert**

• Client job title: Environmental Manager
• Location: Dragoon, AZ
• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site
• Experience: 5
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Environmental Manager, Mine Environmental Manager, Environmental Compliance Manager, Environmental Permitting Manager, Environmental Superintendent, Senior Environmental Specialist, Mining Compliance, ADEQ, Environmental Permits

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