Senior Specialist, Environmental

South32

Senior Environmental Specialist providing environmental leadership and compliance oversight for Hermosa Project operations. Ensuring regulatory compliance and promoting environmental stewardship in a mining context.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timePatagonia • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental compliance, risk management, and sustainability initiatives, with a strong focus on regulatory adherence and stakeholder collaboration. Proven ability to develop and implement environmental programs and procedures that align with corporate standards and promote continuous improvement.

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Environmental Compliance ManagementRegulatory Requirements OversightEnvironmental Risk AssessmentSustainability Program ImplementationEnvironmental Auditing and Inspections

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Hard Skills

Environmental ComplianceRisk ManagementPermit ApplicationsData CollectionEnvironmental Procedures DevelopmentEnvironmental StewardshipEnvironmental MonitoringTechnical LeadershipRegulatory SubmissionsEnvironmental Management System (EMS)

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationLeadershipProblem-SolvingStakeholder Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental ScienceValid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

MiningIndustrial OperationsEnergyInfrastructureEnvironmental StandardsMSHA Safety RequirementsSustainability CommitmentsEnvironmental TrendsCompliance ProgramsContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides environmental leadership and compliance oversight for the Hermosa Project, ensuring operations are conducted in accordance with applicable permits, regulatory requirements, company standards, and sustainability commitments.
Partners closely with operations, construction, technical services, and project leadership to proactively manage environmental risks, support responsible project development, and promote a culture of environmental stewardship and continuous improvement.
Ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal environmental regulations, permits, and company standards.
Provides technical leadership and guidance on environmental compliance, permitting, risk management, and environmental stewardship initiatives across the Hermosa Project.
Implements and supports environmental programs in alignment with South32 Sustainability Policy, Environment & Climate Change Standard, Environmental Management System (EMS), and other corporate requirements.
Promotes a strong culture of safety, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement while meeting all company and MSHA safety requirements.
Builds and maintains effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, regulatory agencies, government entities, consultants, contractors, and industry organizations.
Monitors regulatory developments and emerging environmental trends, assesses impacts to operations, and recommends necessary changes to compliance programs, procedures, and management systems.
Supports environmental risk identification, assessment, and mitigation efforts, and provides timely communication of environmental concerns and compliance risks to site leadership.
Develops, implements, and maintains environmental procedures, plans, and programs necessary to support permit compliance, operational requirements, and company standards.
Leads and participates in environmental audits, inspections, and compliance assessments of company operations and contractors, including development and tracking of corrective actions.
Oversees environmental monitoring, data collection, studies, and consultant activities to ensure quality, regulatory compliance, and achievement of project objectives.
Prepares, reviews, and coordinates environmental reports, regulatory submissions, permit applications, and compliance documentation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, Geology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
6+ years of progressive environmental compliance experience in mining, industrial operations, energy, infrastructure, or related industries.
Demonstrated experience managing environmental compliance programs and regulatory requirements.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company vehicle insurance requirements.
Ability to pass required background checks and drug screening.
Willingness and ability to work underground, at construction sites, and in remote outdoor environments, including rough terrain.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.
Retirement savings match up to a certain percentage.
4 weeks paid time off.
12 weeks full-paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks full-paid parental leave for secondary carers.