Environmental and Permitting Coordinator in Casa Grande, Arizona at Ivanhoe Electric

Environmental and Permitting Coordinator

Reports to: Manager of Environmental and Permitting

Department: Environmental and Permitting

Location: Santa Cruz Project, Casa Grande, AZ

About Ivanhoe Electric Inc.

We are a United States-domiciled minerals exploration company with a focus on developing mines from mineral deposits principally located in the United States. We seek to support American supply chain independence by finding and delivering copper and other critical metals vital to advanced manufacturing, infrastructure development, technology, and national security. We use our powerful Typhoon™ geophysical surveying system, together with advanced data analytics provided by our 94.3% owned subsidiary, Computational Geosciences Inc. (“CGI”), to accelerate and de-risk the mineral exploration process as we seek to discover new deposits of critical metals that may otherwise be undetectable by traditional exploration technologies. We believe the United States is significantly underexplored and has the potential to yield major new discoveries of critical metals. Our mineral exploration efforts focus on copper and other metals, including nickel, cobalt, platinum group elements, gold, and silver. Through the advancement of our portfolio of critical metals exploration projects, headlined by the Santa Cruz Copper Project in Arizona, we intend to contribute to domestic supply by developing resources that support industrial and strategic sectors. We also operate a 50/50 joint venture with Saudi Arabian Mining Company ("Maaden") to explore for minerals on ~48,500 km2 of underexplored Arabian Shield in Saudi Arabia. Finally, in 2024, we established an exploration alliance with BHP Mineral Resources Inc. (“BHP”), a subsidiary of BHP Group Limited, to search for critical minerals in the United States.

Summary of Primary Functions

A key responsibility of this role is supporting the Manager of Environmental and Permitting in facilitating mining operations by ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations. The position is responsible for maintaining permits, assisting with reporting requirements, and supporting permitting activities throughout the mine lifecycle, from exploration and development through operations, closure, and reclamation.

This role also serves as a central point for document control/management, maintaining accurate permitting records, tracking regulatory commitments and project deliverables, and ensuring deadlines are met within established budgets and project schedules. Success in this position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to help sustain environmentally responsible, compliant, and efficient mining operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Health & Safety

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Ivanhoe Electric's Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) program by promoting a culture where safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance are integral to all work activities.
• Consistently work safely by identifying and mitigating risks, properly using required personal protective equipment (PPE), maintaining clean and organized work areas, and supporting the company's digital HSE management system.
• Actively participate in safety meetings, planning sessions, and operational discussions while providing leadership and accountability to ensure safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible operations.

Permitting & Regulatory Compliance

• Coordinate the preparation, submittal, and tracking of federal, state, and local permits required for mining activities (e.g., air, water, waste, land disturbance).
• Maintain permit register and ensure all conditions, reporting deadlines, and compliance requirements are met.
• Interface with regulatory agencies (e.g., BLM, EPA, state and local environmental departments) regarding permit applications, renewals, and modifications as directed by the Environmental and Permitting Manager.
• Support environmental inspections and audits; assist in responding to agency inquiries and notices.

Environmental Monitoring & Reporting

• Coordinate environmental monitoring programs (surface water, groundwater, air quality, wildlife, vegetation, etc.).
• Compile and review environmental data for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare routine compliance reports, including discharge monitoring reports (DMRs), annual environmental reports, and permit-required submissions.
• Track and document compliance metrics and support internal reporting systems.

Document & Data Management

• Maintain organized environmental and stakeholder engagement records, permits, and compliance documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Support development and updates of environmental management plans, standard operating procedures, and compliance matrices.
• Utilize environmental and stakeholder data systems and GIS tools where applicable.

Project Support

• Assist in permitting and environmental review for new projects, expansions, and modifications.
• Coordinate with engineering, geology, operations, and external consultants to gather necessary data for environmental and permitting inputs.
• Support environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and baseline studies.

Reclamation & Sustainability

• Assist in implementation and tracking of reclamation and closure activities.
• Support monitoring and reporting of reclamation success criteria.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives, including water management, waste reduction, and emissions control.

Training & Internal Coordination

• Support preparation and delivery of environmental compliance training to site personnel.
• Promote awareness of environmental responsibilities among operations teams.
• Act as a liaison between the environmental and permitting team and other departments to ensure integration of compliance requirements.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Natural Resources, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Two to five years of experience in environmental compliance, permitting, or a related field, preferably supporting mining or other heavy industrial operations.
• Working knowledge of U.S. environmental regulations, including the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, RCRA, and NEPA, as well as environmental sampling, permit compliance, and regulatory reporting.
• Familiarity with hard rock mining processes and associated environmental impacts is preferred.
• Strong organizational, document management, communication, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in both office and field environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with environmental databases and GIS is preferred.

Diversity Statements:

Ivanhoe Electric is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

The Company offers a professional and entrepreneurial office environment and the opportunity to work and grow with talented colleagues. The Company offers competitive compensation and an employee benefits package.