Senior Environmental Engineer - Air & Waste
About Jerritt Canyon
The Jerritt Canyon deposit was discovered in 1972, and the first gold production from the
property occurred in 1981. The Jerritt Canyon property contains 30,821 hectares of mining
claims located in the mining-friendly state of Nevada. First Majestic acquired the Jerritt Canyon
Gold Mine from Sprott Mining Inc. on April 30, 2021. In May 2023, operations were suspended
to prioritize exploration and technical studies. Jerritt Canyon is now entering a new phase of
evaluation and planning, requiring substantial technical support to advance the work necessary
for a potential future restart of operations.
The Opportunity
The Sr. Environmental Engineer - Air & Waste is responsible for leading air quality and waste
management programs at Jerritt Canyon. This role provides technical expertise and oversight to
ensure compliance with applicable regulations while supporting site operations and future
planning efforts.
This position works closely with Environmental, Operations, Maintenance, and external
stakeholders to manage air permitting, emissions compliance, and waste programs across the
site. The role plays a key part in identifying compliance risks, supporting permitting strategies,
and driving practical, field-based solutions that align with site needs.
Responsibilities
Lead site air quality and waste management programs to ensure compliance with
regulatory and company requirements
Maintain compliance with all applicable air permits, including tracking requirements,
monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting
Support and lead air permitting efforts, including permit modifications, renewals, and
new applications
Develop and manage emissions inventories, calculations, and supporting documentation
Conduct or oversee visible emissions observations (VEOs), inspections, and compliance
evaluations
Identify air compliance risks and work with Operations to implement practical mitigation
strategies
Lead hazardous and non-hazardous waste management programs, including
characterization, storage, and disposal
Ensure compliance with RCRA and other applicable waste regulations, including
inspections and reporting
JOB DESCRIPTION
Coordinate waste shipments and manage vendor relationships for disposal and recycling
Support investigations and reporting for air and waste-related deviations or incidents
Interface with regulatory agencies and support site inspections, audits, and information
requests
Manage consultants and contractors supporting air and waste programs
Develop and improve procedures, tracking tools, and compliance systems
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff and technicians
The above responsibilities are representative and may not include all assigned duties.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical
Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field (required), or equivalent combination of
education and relevant experience
5+ years of experience in environmental compliance, air quality, waste management, or
related roles
Experience in mining, manufacturing, or other heavy industrial environments preferred
Working knowledge of air quality regulations (e.g., permitting, emissions calculations,
compliance reporting) and/or hazardous waste regulations (e.g., RCRA)
Experience supporting air permitting, emissions inventories, or compliance reporting
preferred
Experience managing hazardous and/or industrial waste programs, including storage,
characterization, and disposal
Familiarity with environmental data management, reporting systems, and compliance
tracking tools
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently while supporting cross-
functional teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with emissions tracking or
compliance systems is a plus
Demonstrated commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and continuous
improvement
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing
employment opportunities to employees and applicants in accordance with all
applicable laws.