Divisional Environmental Specialist

Intrepid Potash is seeking a Divisional Environmental Specialist in Moab, UT, to support environmental compliance for Utah operations. Responsibilities include developing permitting strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, coordinating with various personnel, and performing inspections. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and experience with environmental compliance. The position offers benefits like health and dental insurance, along with opportunities for growth.
About the position

The Divisional Environmental Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting Intrepid's Utah operations by developing and executing permitting strategies under the guidance of the Environmental Director. This position involves ensuring environmental compliance across various media, coordinating with technical, legal, regulatory, and operational personnel, and performing compliance monitoring and inspections at operating sites in Moab and Wendover.

Responsibilities
• Communicate effectively with regulatory agencies at the federal and state level.
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• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with regulatory agencies.
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• Work with operations and management personnel to understand operating needs and how that intersects with regulatory requirements.
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• Collect and compile all relevant environmental data, statistics, and information.
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• Understand all permits and reporting requirements.
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• Meet compliance deadlines with accurate and complete information.
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• Develop and execute strategies for addressing emerging environmental compliance issues.
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• Supervise and coordinate contractors performing field work and agency reports.
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• Manage technical contracts.
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• Assist operations with implementation of best practice operational controls for environmental compliance.
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• Assist with preparation and review of permit documents.
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• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree in earth science, engineering, or related field.
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• Demonstrated experience in environmental compliance and permitting with state and federal agencies.
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• Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting scientific data and information.
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• Good communication and presentation skills.
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• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, including Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel required.
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• Valid driver's license.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience in a mining and/or heavy manufacturing environment.
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• Knowledge of NEPA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and federal land management agency regulations.

Benefits
• Medical plans with prescription drug coverage.
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• Dental insurance.
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• Vision insurance.
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• 401(K) with immediate vesting and generous employer match.
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• Work-life balance with family-friendly work schedules.
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• Opportunity to grow within the organization.