Internal Operations Manager Jobs in Ames, IA (NOW HIRING)

Reporting directly to the SVP of the USBU, this position serves as the primary technical authority responsible for leading environmental and permitting activities, managing baseline programs, and ensuring regulatory compliance to support the ongoing advancement and development of the Mason Project.

• Environmental Management Systems: Lead the development of an environmental management system, including comprehensive schedules and tracking mechanisms, to maintain absolute compliance with existing permit conditions and associated reporting obligations.
• Strategy & Standards: Develop and implement overarching strategy, policy, and standards across the full environmental footprint, including associated procedures, processes, and corporate training.
• Cross-Departmental Synergy: Support internal operations and engineering departments in reviewing and updating specifications, engineering designs, and construction packages to maintain total technical and environmental consistency.

• Matrix Management: Define and manage the project's state and federal permitting matrix, including Aquifer Protection Permits (APP) issued by ADEQ, Air Activity/Control Permits, the Clean Water Act 404/401 certification pipeline, the Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) Program, and the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC) Program.
• Documentation & Design: Directly author or direct the technical development of documentation and designs required for critical permitting activities, including permit amendments and ongoing compliance.
• NEPA Process Navigation: Coordinate and execute essential field and desktop efforts required to initiate and navigate the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, including comprehensive planning for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and a Mine Plan of Operations.

• Program Oversight: Lead and manage comprehensive environmental baseline programs, data analysis, and field monitoring networks covering spring, stormwater, groundwater, revegetation, biological resource, and cultural resource monitoring.
• Field Infrastructure & Sampling: Manage rain gage and meteorological station monitoring networks, as well as specialized field sampling campaigns for sediment, soil, and stormwater.
• Environmental Plan Administration: Oversee the development and management of critical permit- and policy-related plans, including Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plans, Biological Monitoring Plans, Emergency Response and Contingency Plans, Site Water Management Plans, Water Programs Quality Assurance Project Plans, and POC Well Monitoring Plans.

• Property Inventory & Protocols: Maintain rigorous inventories of historic properties (including private land) and oversee the land disturbance protocol and associated cultural heritage processes prior to any physical ground disturbance.
• Cultural Heritage Plans: Develop and manage a formal cultural heritage management plan, including tracking and mitigation measures, alongside Historic Properties Treatment Plans or Data Recovery Plans.
• Tribal & Agency Relations: Coordinate collaborative efforts between regulatory agencies, consultants, and internal Hudbay teams. Maintain productive relationships with governmental agencies, represent the company during government inspections, and involve Tribal entities in data recovery efforts on prehistoric cultural sites.

• Report Review: Review and provide professional comments on technical reports prepared by external consultants, engineers, and Hudbay employees.
• Reporting & Communication: Compile detailed environmental reports and communicate data effectively to regulatory agencies and other project stakeholders.
• Financial Management: Manage the technical and financial aspects of assigned project tasks by assisting with the development of technical scopes of work and robust cost estimates.

• Protocol Enforcement: Perform all work in strict accordance with corporate Health and Safety protocols.
• Hazard Mitigation: Coordinate both internal and external audits and address identified environmental or safety hazards appropriately.

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Hydrology, Civil/Environmental Engineering, Mining, or a closely relevant scientific discipline.
• Experience: 7–10 years of progressive environmental permitting, site environmental management, or environmental consulting experience within the mining industry.
• Permitting Knowledge: Demonstrated experience with state and federal permitting of exploration and mining projects.
• Technical Competency: Proven competency in waste management, groundwater monitoring/modeling, and geochemical processes related to mining sites.
• Core Skills: Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills, combined with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and remain self-directed.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Physical: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities may be required for this position.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment will necessitate work near moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions such as hot and/or dry conditions. Work will be conducted in locations where noise, fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration may exist.

Employee must be able to prove that he/she has a current and valid driver’s license.

• At Hudbay, our values of Dignity & Respect, Caring, Openness, and Trustworthiness are embedded into our culture by the way we work and how we interact with one another.
• We pride ourselves in providing our employees with competitive total rewards that include:
  • Annual performance bonuses
  • Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
  • Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short- & Long-term Disability.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
  • An Employee Share Purchase Plan with contribution matching
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid time off, paid sick time and holiday pay.
• Regular performance appraisals to acknowledge our employees for their contributions, strengths and work well done.

Hudbay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates may be required to undergo educational and criminal background checks. Chosen candidates will be required to successfully pass a physical and drug screening.