Mineral Ridge Gold, LLC Environmental Superintendent Silverpeak, NV · Full time

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Mineral Ridge Gold is a gold mining operation located in Silver Peak, Nevada, nestled in one of the most historically rich mineral corridors in the American West. We are currently in the construction and commissioning phase, building the infrastructure, systems, and team that will carry this operation into full production. We are a startup in the truest sense, purpose-built from the ground up, with a lean and committed team focused on doing things right. From safety and environmental stewardship to community presence and operational excellence, we are establishing a standard we're proud to stand behind as we grow.

Position Summary

The Environmental Superintendent is MRG's primary on-the-ground environmental presence at the Silver Peak site. This role carries real day-to-day autonomy conducting field monitoring, leading and hosting routine regulatory inspections and site visits across multiple state and federal bureaus, and exercising independent judgment between the Environmental & Compliance Manager's visits. This is a hands-on technical role suited to someone who can operate with minimal daily oversight while keeping the Environmental & Compliance Manager informed and aligned on strategy and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Environmental Monitoring

•     Conduct water and air quality sampling and monitoring in accordance with permit requirements

•     Perform dry stack tails compliance monitoring and field inspections

Regulatory Site Presence & Inspection Leadership

•     Serve as the onsite point of contact for NDEP and other regulatory site visits, hosting and leading inspections across:

–    Bureau of Mining Regulation and Reclamation (BMRR)

–    Bureau of Air Pollution Control (BAPC)

–    Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

–    Bureau of Sustainable Materials Management (BSMM): hazardous waste management and landfill compliance

–    Nevada Division of Water Resources (NDWR)

–    Bureau of Safe Drinking Water

•     Exercise independent judgment on field decisions between the Environmental & Compliance Manager's visits, escalating as needed

Cyanide Management

•     Perform field checks and documentation in support of International Cyanide

Management Code compliance

Waste Management

•     Oversee hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal compliance onsite, including BSMM landfill compliance requirements

Wildlife & Land Management

•     Conduct wildlife monitoring and support habitat and land use compliance activities

Reclamation Support

•     Track progressive reclamation activities and support bonding/reclamation plan compliance

Reporting & Documentation

•     Prepare field data, sampling results, and site documentation for the Environmental & Compliance Manager's review and regulatory submission

•     Maintain accurate, audit-ready environmental records between the Manager's site visits

Training & Outreach

•     Deliver internal environmental training and represent MRG in public-facing or regulatory communications as needed

Qualifications

Required

•     7+ years of environmental compliance experience in mining or another heavy industrial, permitted operation

•     Demonstrated, hands-on experience leading regulatory inspections, with proven working knowledge across the following Nevada/federal bureaus:

–    BMRR: Water Pollution Control Permit reporting and EDC submittals

–    BAPC: recordkeeping/reporting and Method 9 Certification

–    BLM: basic inspection knowledge

–    BSMM: hazardous waste management, compliance, and landfill compliance

–    NDWR: familiarity with the Meters Database

–    Bureau of Safe Drinking Water: understanding of permit mechanics

•     Familiarity with the International Cyanide Management Code or similar chemical management frameworks

•     Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment with limited daily onsite oversight

Preferred

•     Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field

•     Experience with metal mining and processing operations

•     Prior experience serving as a primary point of contact for regulatory site visits or inspections

•     Experience delivering training and public speaking, including to regulatory or community audiences

•     Familiarity with Monitor Pro

Physical Requirements

•     Ability to traverse rugged, uneven mine site terrain, including inclines and unpaved surfaces

•     Exposure to outdoor conditions, including extreme heat, cold, and dust

•     Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

•     Comfortable wearing required PPE for extended periods, including respirators when necessary

•     Valid driver's license; ability to operate a 4WD site vehicle

Work Environment

This role is based full-time at MRG's remote Silver Peak, Nevada site, with onsite mancamp housing provided. The Environmental Superintendent works primarily in the field and reports to the Environmental & Compliance Manager, who visits site approximately monthly. Regular coordination with Processing, Safety, and site leadership is expected given the cross-functional nature of environmental compliance.

The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet ongoing operational needs.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer background screening, medical exam, and drug/alcohol screening verifying the candidate’s ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position.

Mineral Ridge Gold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and may be revised at any time.