Sr Environmental Engineer - Kinross Gold Corporation - Republic, WA

Location Statement Location Statement " >Kinross is a Canadian-based gold mining company with mines and projects in Canada, the United States, Brazil, Chile, Russia, Ghana and Mauritania, employing approximiately 9,000 people worldwide. Our core purpose is to lead the world in generating value through responsible mining.

The Kinross Kettle River-Buckhorn Operation is located in the State of Washington. The operation mines and processes ore from eight separate deposits in four local production centers. The Buckhorn mine continues to be a flagship operation for the company, having being highly awarded for leadership in low-impact mine development.

Position Summary and Responsibilities General Summary

Incumbent will work as part
of a team to provide complete environmental services for a gold mining
operation and ancillary facilities.
Under the direction of the Environmental Superintendent, ensures that
company activities are conducted in accordance with company requirements and in
compliance with local, state and federal environmental regulations.

Essential Job Function s

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Ensure compliance
with local, state, and federal environmental regulations and policy.

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Communicate with stakeholders
(e.g. site personnel, regulatory agencies, non-governmental entities, and
professional & industry associations) to foster working relationships that
minimize adversarial actions and maximize informational exchange.

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Manage
environmental aspects of site projects.
Includes contractor & consultant management, technical review of
engineering design & permit criteria and regulatory oversight.

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Manage all
aspects of permitting and compliance.
Includes research, studies, application, negotiation, inspections and reporting.

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Monitor proposed
environmental regulations, policies, and procedures and their potential effects
on Kinross activities.

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Ensure that
departmental and company goals are achieved by participating in short and
long-range planning activities.

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Provide environmental
oversight, advice and training to Kinross employees.

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Conduct all
activities safely and in accordance with site safety rules and regulations.

Job Duties

May be responsible for

managing the following programs (not all-inclusive):
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Air quality program

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Solid and
hazardous waste management, including pollution prevention and waste
minimization programs

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SARA Title III,
Toxic Release Inventory

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NEPA/SEPA
permitting

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Reclamation and
closure planning and implementation

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Environmental
management system

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Potable and waste
water systems

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Water management
programs

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NPDES program

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Materials
management program

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Right-of-Way and
Special Use Permits

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Wildlife
protection and management

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Water rights
management

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Storm water
management

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Spill Prevention
Control and Countermeasure planning

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Audits

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Training programs

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Monitoring
programs

Work will be completed in a
combination of office and field environments. This
description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities
performed on a regular and continuous basis.
It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Qualifications Requirements

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Bachelor’s degree
in environmental science or similar science
related field

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Minimum 5 years
of environmental experience.

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Preference will
be given to hard-rock mining industry experience.

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Experience with
mining law.

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Preference will
be given to mining and Washington law experience.

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Ability to
effectively interface and work with site personnel, regulatory agencies, non-governmental
organizations, and professional & industry associations.

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Ability to
prioritize jobs and work effectively with multiple concurrent tasks.

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Ability to work
effectively with minimal supervision.

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Ability to
effectively relate environmental requirements to a diverse work force.

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Excellent oral
and written communication skills.

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Skilled and

experienced in using the following software packages:
Microsoft
Word

Microsoft
Excel

Microsoft
Access

Microsoft
Project

Equal Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Kinross is an equal opportunity employer.

Removal Date Removal Date " >22-Dec-2014

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