Environmental Supervisor

Job Description

The Environmental Supervisor plays a critical leadership role in ensuring compliance and advancing sustainable mining practices at SSR Mining’s Cripple Creek & Victor Mine (CC&V). Reporting to the Sustainability & External Relations Manager, the Supervisor will oversee environmental systems and programs including water management, air quality, waste management, and biodiversity protection. This position is responsible for supervising a team of Environmental Coordinators and Engineers, managing complex permitting and compliance requirements, and acting as a liaison with regulators, contractors, and local stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will bring strong regulatory knowledge, leadership and budgeting experience, and a proactive approach to environmental stewardship.

• Lead environmental compliance programs, ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Supervise day‑to‑day internal audits and inspections of operations, ensuring strict compliance with company and regulatory requirements, and providing recommendations to mitigate gaps in compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement in site environmental performance to reduce risk, maintain compliance, and uphold CC&V’s social license to operate.
• Support execution of the CC&V business plan through effective management of environmental compliance activities.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Environmental Coordinators and Engineers.
• Develop and implement comprehensive environmental sustainability plans for air, water, waste rock, and biodiversity.
• Prepare and review environmental reports, permit applications, and regulatory filings.
• Manage environmental projects, consultants, and contractors.
• Lead environmental audits and gap assessments and implement corrective action plans.
• Evaluate environmental incidents, lead investigations, and implement corrective actions.
• Communicate project status and emerging risks to site leadership and corporate stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in mining and environmental compliance, or 10+ years in a related industry.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state environmental regulations, including NEPA and RCRA.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience, with a collaborative and solution‑oriented approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with tools such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Microsoft Project, Gold Sim, Monito Pro, or Iso Metrix is a plus.
• Familiarity with Colorado‑specific environmental permitting and regulatory frameworks is strongly preferred.

The Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V) Mine site is located at elevations ranging from approximately 9,400 ft. to 10,600 ft. above sea level. Employees must be physically capable of performing tasks at these elevations. Workers are routinely exposed to a variety of outdoor conditions, and weather can change frequently and become severe. Employees must be able to complete work tasks safely under these conditions.

For applicants residing in CO the salary range for this position starts at $90,000-$105,000.

• 401(k)
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Employee share purchase plan
• PTO
• STI

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.