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Coeur Mining, Inc. is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with five wholly owned operations: the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver complex 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.

Coeur Silvertip is one of the highest-grade silver-zinc lead projects in the world. Coeur is focused on targeted exploration of Silvertip’s large, highly prospective land page. Recent drilling results reinforce Silvertip's growing potential as an emerging tier-one asset for the Company.

Silvertip employs approximately 85 mining and exploration leaders at the camp-based site.  Coeur Silvertip 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 Technician (ET) is a key employee involved in the daily environmental functions at Coeur Silvertip Mine. Reporting to the Environmental Superintendent, the ET is responsible for routine environmental monitoring and compliance activities, data collection and management. Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions. There will be exposure to extreme temperatures in all seasons and working in conditions of snow, mud and ice. The position involves some hiking through rugged terrain and lifting of equipment.

Responsibilities: 

•  Perform environmental monitoring on site including but not limited to, water quality sampling, flow measurements, data downloads, groundwater sampling, drinking water sampling to ensure compliance with government regulations, licenses, permits;
• Perform routine inspections as required by the site Environmental Management System;
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports;
• Assist with and monitor reclamation and trial projects as directed by the environment group;
• Perform data quality and control analysis on internal and external data and implement improvements as needed to meet data quality objectives;
• Support site data management and filing;
• Assist in environmental emergency response;
• Record data and observations in an accurate and well-organized manner;
• Communicate effectively with project team members and other departments;
• Coordinate environmental related activities including sample shipment, sampling supplies, maintaining field equipment and schedules;
• Other additional tasks as required and assigned;
• Work independently with little to no supervision.

 

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• High school diploma as a minimum and/or completion of an Environmental TechnicianTraining Program or similar;
• Environmental Monitor Certification;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong computer skills (including detailed knowledge of Microsoft excel and word);
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy;
• Physically fit to perform the duties of the position;
• Six months, work experience in the mining & exploration industry – preferable;
• Valid driver’s license.

Additional Information:

• Willing to work a two-week rotation schedule, with 12-hour shifts per day at a remote camp. 
• Our current designated marshalling locations are Vancouver, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Calgary, Edmonton, Whitehorse, Teslin, and Watson Lake. 

 

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 and Canada is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.