# Regional Environmental Manager **Company:** [Mariana Minerals](https://zerogtalent.com/frontier-companies/mariana-minerals) **Location:** Moab, UT **Work mode:** On-site **Seniority:** Mid **Employment type:** Full Time **Category:** Operations **Department:** Copper One **Listed:** 2026-11-11 [View and apply on Zero G Talent](https://zerogtalent.com/frontier-jobs/mariana-minerals/environmental-manager-3732efec-c403-44b6-85ee-0c041fc6373a) ## What you'll do - Lead NEPA strategy and execution for new EIS and Environmental Assessments - Oversee EIS compliance and maintain documentation across all EIS lifecycle phases - Ensure compliance with Utah and federal agency regulations and permits - Direct environmental monitoring programs and submit quarterly/annual reports to agencies - Implement and audit environmental management systems at the active mine site ## What you need - 10+ yrs environmental permitting and compliance for mining with EIS approvals - Experience with Utah agencies and federal regulators on permitting - Lead multi-disciplinary consultancy teams in EIS development - Authored or managed Plans of Operations, EIS chapters, or major permits - Field experience at active mines: water sampling, air monitoring, wildlife surveys, reclamation ## Job description ### **About Mariana Minerals** Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company on a mission to supply the critical minerals powering modern energy, AI, and defense technologies. We’re reimagining the minerals supply chain by combining deep industry expertise with advanced software, automation, and data-driven decision-making. We are seeking an experienced **Environmental Manager** to lead environmental permitting and compliance efforts for a major mine expansion project in Utah. The successful candidate will be responsible for NEPA **Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)** compliance and ensuring a pending EIS continues to progress successfully through the public comment process and achieves a **positive Record of Decision (ROD)**. Additionally, the candidate needs to be conversant with key State of Utah agencies that cover mining, most notably the Division of Oil, Gas and Mining), Division of Water Quality, Division of Water Rights) and the Division of Air Quality permitting. This role requires a strategic leader with a deep understanding of **mine permitting, environmental regulations, mine design and planning, and stakeholder engagement**, as well as hands-on experience managing operational compliance at an active surface mine. ### **Key Responsibilities:** **1\. NEPA EIS Permitting Leadership** - Lead NEPA strategy and execution, including initiation and management of new Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) and Environmental Assessments (EA) in coordination with BLM and third-party contractors. - Oversee EIS compliance for active projects, ensuring adherence to mitigation measures, monitoring plans, and reporting requirements outlined in Record of Decision (ROD) documents. - Coordinate with agencies and consultants to track status, respond to public and agency comments, and maintain documentation across all phases of the EIS lifecycle. **2\. Regulatory & Compliance Management** - Ensure compliance with the Utah Division of Water Quality, Division of Air Quality, Division of Oil, Gas and Mining, Division of Water Rights, and other agency regulations and permits related to air quality, water discharge, waste management, and wildlife protection. - Direct **environmental monitoring programs** (water, air, wildlife, cultural resources) and ensure timely submission of **quarterly/annual reports** to agencies. - Oversee **remediation plans** for any environmental impacts and ensure corrective actions are implemented. - Maintain compliance and relationships with **BLM, DWQ, DAQ, DOGM, EPA, tribal governments, NGOs, and other agencies and organizations** to facilitate smooth permitting and compliance processes. **3\. Operational Environmental Management** - Implement and audit **environmental management systems (EMS)** at the active mine site, ensuring adherence to permits and mitigation measures. - Supervise **waste management, spill prevention, stormwater and pollution control programs**, including inspections and corrective actions. - Coordinate with mine operations teams to ensure **real-time compliance** with environmental controls and permit conditions. ### **Qualifications:** - **10+ years in environmental permitting, compliance, or consulting** for mining or heavy industrial operations, with a **proven track record of successful EIS approvals**. - **Experience working with Utah agencies (DAQ, DWQ, DOGM) and federal regulators (BLM, EPA, USFWS)** on permitting. - **Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary consultancy teams** (hydrologists, biologists, archaeologists, air quality specialists) in EIS development. - **Strong technical writing skills**—must have authored or managed **Plans of Operations, EIS chapters, or major permit applications**. - **Experience in stakeholder engagement**, including negotiations with **tribal governments, NGOs, and local communities**. - **Field experience at active mines**—knowledge of **water sampling, air monitoring, wildlife surveys, and reclamation practices**. - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in **Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, or related field**. ### **Our culture is built on four principles:** **Everyone Gets Home Safe.** We never put speed or cost ahead of people. **Extreme Ownership.** We take full responsibility for outcomes, relentlessly driving toward solutions. **Engineer Out Requirements, then Automate.** We simplify, optimize, and then automate for scale. **Share Your Legos.** We collaborate openly, share knowledge, and empower each other to build bigger, better solutions. **Join us as we build the future of responsible mineral sourcing and supply!** ## Other open roles at Mariana Minerals - [Maintenance Technician – Electrical & Controls](https://zerogtalent.com/frontier-jobs/mariana-minerals/maintenance-technician-electrical-controls-5fb6514b-92f4-4e02-b2c2-656dbfb6dec7) — Joaquin, TX - [Procurement Manager, Construction](https://zerogtalent.com/frontier-jobs/mariana-minerals/procurement-manager-construction-46d5a635-c70b-4a81-ae38-9cc9d37e1801) — San Francisco HQ - [Staff Instrumentation and Controls Engineer](https://zerogtalent.com/frontier-jobs/mariana-minerals/staff-instrumentation-and-controls-engineer-4db588c3-f517-4ff7-82d5-5fbd8f1efb9e) — San Francisco HQ - [Lab Technician](https://zerogtalent.com/frontier-jobs/mariana-minerals/lab-technician-2187a2aa-9029-4694-9471-8d70a0e4ae9a) — Moab, UT - [Recruiting Coordinator](https://zerogtalent.com/frontier-jobs/mariana-minerals/recruiting-coordinator-de08a0dd-0ed2-442c-81b4-529b28b4c856) — San Francisco HQ --- *Source: [Zero G Talent](https://zerogtalent.com), the job board for space, defense, AI, robotics and frontier-tech companies.*