Career Opportunity

Regional Air Permitting Specialist

apply
  • Location: Salt Lake City, UT
  • Status: n/a
  • Education: n/a
  • Post Date: 11/11/2011
  • Job ID: 63720
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities include: The successful candidate will provide expertise and assistance regarding all aspects of air quality issues to assist in the strategy, development and implementation of major/significant permitting efforts for Barrick North America operations. The incumbent will assist the region’s facilities in permitting strategy, development and implementation of baseline and technical air quality information to support permitting applications and provide direction and expertise throughout the permitting process. The incumbent will interface as necessary with public and governmental agencies on air permitting matters in the North American region.

Duties include but not limited to the following:

• Assist the region’s facilities in permitting strategy, development and implementation of baseline and technical air quality information to support permitting applications and provide direction and expertise throughout the permitting process.

• Provide leadership, act as a mentor and assist with the facilitation of the development and effectiveness of the company’s environmental programs and policies as they relate to air permitting.

• Ensure that air permitting for all assigned projects is moved forward expeditiously and responsibly.

• Provide direction and expertise as necessary in the timely permitting of projects resulting in permits in the best interest of Barrick.

• Develop and maintain a clear and open line of communication with environmental personnel at mine sites regarding air permitting issues and actions.

• Provide permitting expertise to management to provide awareness of pending or future air quality issues that may impact the permitting process and organization.

SELECTION CRITERIA

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: To be considered for this job, applicants must meet these basic requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, such as Environmental, Mining, Geological or other Engineering, or Science discipline required

• Minimum of 10 years experience in a position with responsibilities for air permitting of mining operations required. Experience with NEPA and permitting in Nevada is preferred

• Experience in air modeling and software programs required

• Demonstrated successful professional environmental work with Federal and State regulatory agencies required

• Must have a confident, professional demeanor and presence to effectively command attention and respect from a diverse audience, both internally and externally required

• Must have the ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously required

BARRICK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

63720 apply

About Environment Jobs

By being hired into one of our Environment jobs at Barrick Gold Corporation, you’ll be a key member of the Barrick Gold Corporation team. Professionals in Environment careers come from a variety of backgrounds, bringing an assortment of knowledge and skills to every area of our business. Please click on your desired Environment job below to learn more about the exact qualifications.
A job in Environment at Barrick Gold Corporation may be waiting for you!

Location Information

Salt Lake City, UT
USA