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Environmental Technician roles in environmental monitoring, remediation, and compliance qualify for the STEM OPT extension when your degree carries an eligible CIP code. You get 24 additional months of work authorization, bringing your total to 36, as long as your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and you file a completed I-983 training plan.
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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 Cortez operation. This position is ideal for someone who is interested in developing their skills and advancing their career in the environmental field. The team is primarily responsible for maintaining environmental compliance by assessing and mitigating potential impacts from mining. To support both open pit and underground mining, Cortez is seeking an individual to collect various monitoring data to support compliance with environmental permits and programs. At Nevada Gold Mines, we are committed to a safe work environment and sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy for our host communities. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a medical, dental, and vision plan with company-sponsored medical clinics, a 401k retirement plan with an employer match, paid time off, a company stock purchase program, and much more!
Responsibilities
- Collect environmental data and samples necessary for environmental compliance reporting, ensuring proper sampling techniques and attention to our 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 to ensure appropriate handling of field samples, duplicates, and blanks by developing and maintaining accurate chains of custody.
- Complete inspections required by various compliance programs, documenting and actioning any 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, as necessary.
- Adhere to state and federal health and safety regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 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 to include but not limited to pumps, tubing, calibration meters, etc.; required.
- Ability to operate light vehicles, off-road vehicles, and trailers while navigating dirt roads making decisions to prevent 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 experience with PowerPoint, Word & Excel required, experience with systems such as Isometrix, SAP, and Equis; preferred.
What We Can Offer You
- A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
- Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
- Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
About Nevada Gold Mines
Nevada Gold Mines is a joint venture between Barrick Gold Corporation (61.5%) and Newmont Goldcorp Corporation (38.5%), combining their significant assets across Nevada to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world and realize the full potential of these mines through synergies and best-in-class operational improvements. The massive mining operation comprises 8 mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities that produced an estimated 4 million ounces of gold in 2018. Three of these assets are Tier One gold mines: Barrick’s Cortez; the combination of Barrick’s Goldstrike and Newmont Goldcorp’s Carlin; and the combination of Barrick’s Turquoise Ridge and Newmont Goldcorp’s Twin Creeks. In addition, Barrick’s Goldrush-Fourmile project has the potential to become the fourth Tier One asset in this portfolio. The new JV is expected to generate around $5 billion in cost savings over the next five years. Nevada Gold Mines is operated by Barrick.
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About us
Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity. Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations and projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".
About The Team
Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.
Position Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
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 Cortez operation. This position is ideal for someone who is interested in developing their skills and advancing their career in the environmental field. The team is primarily responsible for maintaining environmental compliance by assessing and mitigating potential impacts from mining. To support both open pit and underground mining, Cortez is seeking an individual to collect various monitoring data to support compliance with environmental permits and programs. At Nevada Gold Mines, we are committed to a safe work environment and sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy for our host communities. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a medical, dental, and vision plan with company-sponsored medical clinics, a 401k retirement plan with an employer match, paid time off, a company stock purchase program, and much more!
Responsibilities
- Collect environmental data and samples necessary for environmental compliance reporting, ensuring proper sampling techniques and attention to our 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 to ensure appropriate handling of field samples, duplicates, and blanks by developing and maintaining accurate chains of custody.
- Complete inspections required by various compliance programs, documenting and actioning any 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, as necessary.
- Adhere to state and federal health and safety regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 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 to include but not limited to pumps, tubing, calibration meters, etc.; required.
- Ability to operate light vehicles, off-road vehicles, and trailers while navigating dirt roads making decisions to prevent 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 experience with PowerPoint, Word & Excel required, experience with systems such as Isometrix, SAP, and Equis; preferred.
What We Can Offer You
- A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
- Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
- Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
About Nevada Gold Mines
Nevada Gold Mines is a joint venture between Barrick Gold Corporation (61.5%) and Newmont Goldcorp Corporation (38.5%), combining their significant assets across Nevada to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world and realize the full potential of these mines through synergies and best-in-class operational improvements. The massive mining operation comprises 8 mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities that produced an estimated 4 million ounces of gold in 2018. Three of these assets are Tier One gold mines: Barrick’s Cortez; the combination of Barrick’s Goldstrike and Newmont Goldcorp’s Carlin; and the combination of Barrick’s Turquoise Ridge and Newmont Goldcorp’s Twin Creeks. In addition, Barrick’s Goldrush-Fourmile project has the potential to become the fourth Tier One asset in this portfolio. The new JV is expected to generate around $5 billion in cost savings over the next five years. Nevada Gold Mines is operated by Barrick.
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About us
Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity. Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations and projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".
About The Team
Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Environmental Technician
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's CIP code appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List maintained by USCIS. Environmental science, environmental engineering, and natural resources degrees qualify, but interdisciplinary programs sometimes carry non-STEM codes that block the extension.
Confirm E-Verify status before accepting offers
Ask hiring managers whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before you reach the offer stage. Environmental firms, especially smaller regional contractors doing government site work, aren't always enrolled, and your STEM OPT extension depends entirely on that enrollment status.
Target environmental consulting firms with federal contracts
Federal contractors are legally required to use E-Verify, making them structurally safer employers for STEM OPT students. Environmental consulting firms that hold EPA, Army Corps, or DOD remediation contracts typically already run E-Verify for all new hires.
Build your I-983 around field-specific learning objectives
Your training plan must connect hands-on field work, such as soil sampling or air quality monitoring, to the STEM knowledge from your degree. Generic objectives get flagged by DSOs; tie each goal to a specific technique or regulatory standard you'll apply on the job.
Search Migrate Mate to find verified Environmental Technician roles
Migrate Mate filters Environmental Technician listings by employers with confirmed E-Verify enrollment, so you're not wasting applications on firms that can't legally hire you on STEM OPT. Use it to identify active openings before reaching out directly to hiring managers.
File your STEM OPT extension 90 days before OPT expires
USCIS requires your extension application to be received before your current EAD expires. For Environmental Technician roles with seasonal field schedules, a lapse in authorization mid-project can disqualify you from ongoing site work, so file as early as the 90-day window opens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an environmental science or environmental engineering degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree's CIP code appears on the USCIS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Environmental science (CIP 03.0104), environmental engineering (CIP 14.1401), and natural resources management (CIP 03.0201) are common qualifying codes. Interdisciplinary or sustainability-focused programs sometimes carry non-STEM codes, so verify your specific CIP code with your DSO before applying for the extension.
Does my Environmental Technician employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a mandatory condition for STEM OPT authorization. If your employer is not enrolled in E-Verify at the time you file your extension, USCIS will deny it. Confirm enrollment directly with your HR department or look up the employer's E-Verify status through the E-Verify employer search tool before accepting any offer.
What should my I-983 training plan include for an Environmental Technician role?
Your I-983 must describe how the work directly applies knowledge from your STEM degree. For Environmental Technician positions, that means documenting specific activities, such as conducting soil or water sampling, operating field instruments, or analyzing environmental compliance data, and explaining how each connects to your coursework. Generic descriptions don't satisfy DSO review; learning objectives should reference actual field methods and regulatory frameworks you'll use on the job.
How does cap-gap protection apply if I'm an Environmental Technician on STEM OPT and my employer files an H-1B petition?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT EAD expires, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. If your H-1B is selected and approved, your authorization continues. If it's not selected, your STEM OPT authorization ends on September 30 and you'll need to stop working unless you have another status to fall back on.
Where can I find Environmental Technician jobs where employers are already set up to hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Environmental Technician roles filtered by employers enrolled in E-Verify, which is the single structural requirement that makes STEM OPT hiring possible. Searching there means you're seeing opportunities from employers who can actually complete the authorization process, rather than firms that would need to enroll in E-Verify from scratch after extending you an offer.