Environmental Tech

About Us: At i-80 Gold, we are committed to establishing Nevada's next leading mid-tier gold producer, underpinned by exceptional performance and a people-centered culture where every employee can contribute meaningfully. Our development plan encompasses five gold projects, including both open pit and underground mines-supported by three processing streams: the refurbishment of an autoclave processing facility, construction of a CIL plant, and a large-scale heap leach facility. This environment presents a valuable opportunity to expand your skillset and advance your career. For more information about i-80 Gold please visit our website: www.i80gold.com.

Who are we?

Join us during this period of rapid growth within a collaborative, small team setting with a flat organizational structure, guided by our core values: care, integrity, respect, collaboration, and excellence.

Position: Environmental Technician

i-80 Gold Corp is seeking a candidate to fill the position of Environmental Technician. The successful candidate will ensure that all environmental sampling and other compliance obligations of the mine are achieved with regards to air, land, and water quality and quantity programs and permits.

Location: Lone Tree Property near Battle Mountain, NV

Responsibilities

• Manage the air, land, and water quality and quantity monitoring programs including large complex data sets in database software
• Ensure quality assurance and quality control of data is acceptable for reporting and engineering decision making
• Document relevant field observations/notes and maintain monitoring equipment, reagents, and laboratory space
• Oversee maintenance of existing compliance monitoring network and the development of modifications
• Ensure all legal, compliance/permitting obligations and special projects associated with water management are achieved
• Communicate with regulatory agency personnel, site managers, corporate resources, legal counsel, and other interested stakeholders
• Manage business partners (consultants, laboratories) as needed to generate reports of sufficient quality
• Assist with the completion of permit applications and work with agency personnel to obtain approval of permit modifications
• Complete specific assignments outside the field of sampling and monitoring as defined by the General Manager
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Exemplify the safety culture

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Certificate/Diploma in Environmental Science/Engineering, Water Resource Management or comparable subject matter preferred
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of direct experience in industrial water quality/quantity monitoring and compliance required with three (3) years mining background
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry standard surface and groundwater quality and quantity/elevation monitoring
• Demonstrated ability with data compilation, graphical presentation, interpretation, and database maintenance/storage
• Computer skills including experience with PowerPoint, Word & Excel required EQuis preferred
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to perform essential responsibilities of the position
• Possession of a valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record
• The position requires the ability to work outside and regularly walk over uneven, sloped, rocky, wet or icy ground. Must have the ability to lift 50 or more pounds consistently and safely.
• Experience with other environmental media (flora and fauna) preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of permitting processes relative to the state of Nevada preferred
• Possession of a Nevada Grade water quality, treatment, distribution of laboratory certification would be an asset.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants may apply in confidence by emailing your resume to careers@i80gold.com. Please reference the job position in the subject line and submit your resume in PDF format. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.