Specialist, Water Permitting
Job Description
Who We Are
AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we can leverage our existing assets, shareholdings, skills, and experience.
At AngloGold Ashanti, we assure you of work that carries significance and creates tangible results. What we do goes beyond mining. We build livelihoods in communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Our leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences, and embracing equity. We are convinced that greatness only happens when we prioritize these behaviors and the well-being of every person.
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About the Role
Key Responsibilities
Water Permitting & Regulatory Compliance
- Develop, modify, and maintain water rights permits with the Nevada Division of Water Resources.
- Prepare and submit permit applications, amendments, and supporting technical documentation.
- Interpret permit conditions and communicate requirements to operational teams.
- Track reporting deadlines, permit obligations, and compliance milestones.
- Monitor regulatory updates related to water rights, groundwater protection, and discharge standards.
Water Monitoring & Reporting
- Coordinate groundwater, surface water, and stormwater monitoring programs in line with permit requirements.
- Review and validate monitoring data for completeness and accuracy.
- Prepare technical reports, compliance summaries, and regulatory submissions.
- Support water balance tracking and documentation for operational and project activities.
Agency & Stakeholder Coordination
- Serve as a point of contact for the Nevada Division of Water Resources, NDEP, and federal land management agencies.
- Support regulatory inspections, technical discussions, and follow‑up requests.
- Prepare responses to agency inquiries and requests for additional information.
Risk Management & Technical Support
- Identify potential water‑related compliance risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Evaluate operational changes that could impact water permits or discharge conditions.
- Participate in incident investigations related to water management and assist with corrective action tracking.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Environmental, Operations, and Engineering teams to ensure permit requirements align with operational practices.
- Support capital projects, expansions, and modifications requiring water permit updates.
- Coordinate with consultants and laboratories providing hydrologic and environmental monitoring support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, or a related field.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- 3–7 years of experience in environmental compliance, water permitting, or water resource management within mining or industrial operations.
- Strong familiarity with Nevada water regulatory frameworks preferred.
- Experience preparing regulatory technical reports and working with groundwater, stormwater, or discharge compliance programs.
- Water permitting and regulatory compliance expertise.
- Groundwater and surface water monitoring program management.
- Strong data analysis and technical reporting skills.
- Understanding of Nevada water permit requirements and permit condition management.
- Ability to identify risks and track corrective actions.
- Familiarity with hydrologic or environmental data systems.
- Strong technical problem‑solving and judgment.
- Ability to work independently within regulatory frameworks.
- Clear and confident technical communication.
- Effective cross‑functional collaboration.
- High attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
- Accountability and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Must maintain strict confidentiality regarding company information and operational plans.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
AngloGold Ashanti Limited
BENEFITS:
AngloGold Ashanti North America (AGANA) offers a competitive benefits package to include company paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays. Other ancillary benefits include employer paid basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, wellbeing reimbursement program, tuition reimbursement and a host of other benefits. AGANA recognizes the need for work life balance and offers a flexible/hybrid work schedule to employees. Eligible employees will participate in the annual short-term and long-term incentive plans. All benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and conditions and may be modified or terminated at AGANA’s sole discretion.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
AngloGold Ashanti North America Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.