Environmental Technician

Coeur Mining, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Technician for their Wharf gold mine in Lead, SD. The role involves maintaining safety, conducting inspections, performing maintenance on water treatment facilities, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Candidates should have basic computer skills, knowledge of pumping systems, and be able to perform outdoor tasks. This position prioritizes teamwork, safety, and career development within a local community-focused environment.
We Pursue a Higher Standard

We are a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with seven wholly-owned operations: the New Afton gold-copper mine in British Columbia, Canada, the Rainy River gold-silver mine in Ontario, Canada, the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver mine in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia, Canada.

Coeur Wharf is an open-pit, heap-leach gold operation and the only gold mine operating in South Dakota. Located in the northern Black Hills, Wharf is the only known operating mine that shares a hillside with a ski resort, Terry Peak.

Coeur Wharf has been part of the local community since 1983, actively volunteering and supporting the arts, educational programs, beautification events and children’s and wellness programs.

Approximately 250 miners, geologists, engineers, environmentalists, operators and various business leaders are employed at the mine and call South Dakota home. Coeur Wharf prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development, and growth. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today.

About The Job

The Environmental Field Technician is responsible for the performance of the following duties in a safe and productive manner.

Responsibilities



Maintain a safe and organized workplace, complete regular workplace and equipment inspectionsOperate and perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance on water treatment facilities, equipment and systems. This includes pump rebuilding, piping, collection and containment systems, instrumentation, etc.Knowledge of pumping systems and boiler operationBasic computer skills for data entry, etc.Complete and monitor required soil and water sampling; maintain regulation compliance, ensure proper sample protocol, etc.Coordinate shipment of samples to outside laboratories for analysis along with proper sample handlingPerform basic maintenance and service on all air quality, ground water and surface water sites including unsupervised repairsPerform storm water inspections as required by the Surface Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPP)Conduct Visible Emissions Evaluations (VEE) as required by the Title V Air Quality PermitComplete and maintain records, reports and inspections required for complianceMonitor the upkeep of Wildlife Fencing around the mine site; repairs, maintenance, etc.Perform various reclamation duties including broadcast seeding of prepared sites, hydro-mulching, fertilizing, tree planting, weed spraying and maintenanceCoordinate with operations to maintain access to injection wells and treatment pondsPerform field tests and in-house sample analysis; Must be able to calibrate and operate field sampling instrumentationCollect various flow readings and water level monitoring data

Physical Requirements

Follow all procedures and safety measures to assure safe productionWork in all conditions and environments, approximately 90% of job is outdoorsAble to lift 50lbs. on an occasional basisAble to walk up and down slopes and uneven ground daily

Workplace Requirements

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Work as a team member and communicate openly with othersSelf-directed and able to work independently with minimal supervisionWilling to stop work for safety concerns and always abide by safety best practices, policies and proceduresKnowledge and functional ability to perform basic computer operationsMust have valid driver’s license

Qualifications

Must have or be able and willing to test for and obtain state certifications in Water and Waste Water TreatmentMust be able to pass the EPA Method 9 test for Visible Emissions every six months. This requires good vision with or without corrective lensesAbility and availability to work weekends and some holidays as required

Additional Information: Willing to work alternating between 5 work days, 5 days off, 4 work days, and 5 more days off.

It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.