Turquoise Ridge - Environmental Technician

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people.

We are looking for a proactive and detail‑oriented Environmental Technician to join the Environmental Team at the Turquoise Ridge site. The role focuses on maintaining environmental compliance by assessing and mitigating potential impacts from mining and collecting monitoring data to support compliance with environmental permits and programs.

• Collect environmental data and samples necessary for environmental compliance reporting, ensuring proper sampling techniques and attention to quality assurance/quality control processes.
• Calibrate and maintain a variety of instruments and ensure proper use to gather data and conduct monitoring.
• Manage the sample collection and shipment process, including handling of field samples, duplicates, and blanks with accurate chains of custody.
• Complete inspections required by compliance programs, documenting and actioning needed improvements.
• Ensure accurate documentation with sample collection and associated field data.
• Manage and maintain analytical data within the EQuIS database.
• Provide training for site personnel, where necessary.
• Travel safely to remote areas of the site for sample and monitoring data collection.
• Pump and piezometer installation in monitoring wells at various depths.
• Troubleshoot sampling equipment, pumps, weather stations, transducers or other equipment.
• Adhere to state and federal health and safety regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field or a minimum of 1–2 years in an environmental technician or similar role – preferred.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors throughout the year, with little supervision in remote areas – required.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform repairs and maintenance to sampling equipment including pumps, tubing, calibration meters, etc. – required.
• Ability to operate light vehicles, off‑road vehicles, and trailers on dirt roads while preventing property damage and safety events – required.
• Ability to regularly walk over uneven, sloped, rocky, wet or icy ground – required.
• Ability to lift 50 or more pounds consistently and safely – required.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with others – required.
• Previous experience in data collection, database management, field instrumentation calibration/use and electronics – preferred.
• Strong computer skills including PowerPoint, Word & Excel; experience with Isometrix, SAP, and Equis – preferred.

• A comprehensive compensation package including medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, and a company match share purchase program.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer.