Environmental Technician

Description

The Environmental Technician will assist in the safe execution of Perpetua’s environmental baseline data collection, including surface and groundwater sampling, and support environmental compliance in the areas of spill prevention, reclamation, stormwater, and waste management as it develops the Stibnite Gold Project.

• Participating in field projects, including hydrology, groundwater, in-stream, and environmental effects monitoring.
• Assisting with data analysis and writing reports.
• Participating in surface and groundwater sampling as well as performing hydrology surveys.
• Working safely and contributing to efficient Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety (EOH&S) practices by the Stibnite team and all contractors.
• Conducting inspections and audits.
• Interacting and communicating effectively within a multidisciplinary team consisting of environmental professionals, engineers, and contractors.
• Ensuring water and soil samples are handled correctly in the field, packaged for shipping appropriately, and shipped to meet prescribed hold times and temperatures.
• Ensuring field data (e.g., field sheets and notes) are recorded, scanned, and filed in the appropriate place and in a timely manner.
• Maintaining and calibrating field instruments as set out per site SOPs and manufacturer recommendations.
• Installing, inspecting, and maintaining erosion control BMPs, completing reports and outlining inspection findings.
• Completing fuel tank inspections and implementing maintenance actions as required.
• Responding to and documenting any spills, keeping the site spill/incident log current, and implementing erosion and sediment control best practices and progressive reclamation activities.
• Monitoring water retaining and drainage structures to ensure capacity for runoff, as required.
• Actively participating and engaging with Stibnite’s safety culture.
• Supporting drilling operations by completing site inspections and initiating actions based on findings.
• Assisting with the Noxious Weed Management Program.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

The Environmental Technician position will be based at Perpetua Resources’ Stibnite Gold Project in Idaho, approximately 3 1/2 hours from Donnelly. The initial work schedule will be twelve days on and nine days off; however, this is subject to change and may vary. The employee will provide their own transportation to Perpetua’s Donnelly Office. Transportation from the Donnelly office to the project site will be provided by the company.

Regularly scheduled work hours will be approximately 7:00 am – 6:00 pm. Lodging and per diem for meals (if housed in YP) or served meals will be provided while working at the project site.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to live and work in a remote camp situation and to treat co-workers with respect, dignity, and professional courtesy.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as regulations, equipment manuals, and safety information.
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft software applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. Able to enter data into spreadsheets and submit deliverables as assigned.
• Ability to work efficiently, see projects through, and safely perform all assigned duties.

The following skills & experience would be considered an asset:

• Environmental science degree or a High School Graduate or GED and a minimum of 1 year experience working with environmental monitoring and sampling activities/compliance.
• One year experience working in remote field sites.
• Basic understanding of environmental regulation related to construction and mining operations, specifically related to SWPPP, SPCC, and water monitoring.

• Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and balance with or without reasonable accommodation, allowing the employee to sit and work at a keyboard and/or to maneuver in uneven terrain.
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instruction and communicate effectively in person…