Mine Permitting & Environmental Compliance Associate

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Mine Permitting & Environmental Compliance Associate

Mine Permitting & Environmental Compliance Associate

As a Mine Permitting & Environmental Compliance Associate, you play a crucial role in supporting our mining business unit by aiding in permitting and environmental compliance initiatives. You will collaborate with site personnel and third-party contractors to ensure environmental stewardship at both active and future mine sites. Your contributions will be vital in mine permitting efforts (NEPA), environmental sampling compliance, fieldwork, data validation, and regulatory reporting, ensuring that our operations are sustainable and aligned with environmental standards.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in baseline characterization of environmental resources at future mine sites, including surface water, groundwater, air, soil, vegetation, wetlands, and wildlife;
• Support the development of sustainable mine and reclamation plans that minimize environmental impacts while ensuring safe and efficient operations;
• Aid in geochemical characterization of lithological units to evaluate potential environmental leachability;
• Contribute to predictive impact models to assess potential environmental impacts from proposed ore extraction strategies;
• Assist in obtaining necessary regulatory approvals and permits, including NEPA compliance and permits for wetlands, air, and water quality;
• Help develop mitigation strategies for wildlife and habitat impacts;
• Oversee third-party contractors to ensure quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of environmental fieldwork and sampling;
• Participate in field inspections related to environmental compliance, including SWPPP and dust management;
• Support the environmental sampling program by maintaining supplies and equipment;
• Review and submit regulatory documentation, including discharge monitoring reports and annual MSGP reports to the EPA;
• Maintain compliance with the Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) to ensure reliable data collection;
• Ensure contractor adherence to safety and regulatory guidelines on-site;
• Help coordinate annual Stormwater Training for mining employees and contractors;
• Be part of the selection of contractors for laboratory analysis and environmental fieldwork;
• Contribute to the annual sampling budget, ensuring alignment with mine plans and sample forecasting;
• Ensure compliance of mine office wells with Public Water Systems sampling requirements;
• Assist in navigating regulatory processes related to NEPA and environmental compliance;
• Support budget management and forecasting for cost centers and projects.
  
  

WHO YOU ARE:

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a closely related field;
• Relevant experience or coursework in permitting (NEPA) and mine environmental compliance;
• Environmental Sampling Certification or willingness to obtain certification within the first 6 months of employment;
• Valid Driver’s License with a driving record that meets company guidelines;
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience in mine environmental compliance and permitting;
• Familiarity with ArcGIS systems;
• Mine Safety and Health Administration certification (or willingness to obtain);
• Previous experience with regulatory agencies such as BLM, IDEQ, USFS, and EPA;
• Experience with EQUIS Environmental Database is a plus.
  
  

Posting is available through August 29, 2025.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $76,753.60 - $115,130.40. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

YOUR APPLICATION

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.

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Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.