Current Openings

Background: BNI Coal, Ltd., a BNI Energy company and subsidiary of ALLETE, Inc. with locations in Bismarck and Center, ND is now accepting applications for the following position(s) at the Center Mine in Center, ND. Please see below for more details.

Each year, BNI Coal mines 4 to 4.5 million tons of lignite, supplying two steam electric units of the Milton R. Young Station situated adjacent to the BNI mining operations. The Mining process disturbs and reclaims approximately 310 acres per year. The electricity made from BNI's lignite lights up farms and businesses in eastern North Dakota and northern Minnesota.

Note: This is an on-site position with potential for limited hybrid work. Salary Range $134,217 to $167,772 depending upon experience.

Responsibilities:

  • As a member of the BNI Senior Executive team, this position maintains a high level of business literacy about the BNI mine plan, financial position, strategy, culture, and competitive positioning.
  • Collaborates with management and supervisors to develop and lead environmental, and landowner/lease holder events, relations, and programs.
  • Working with landowners and government agencies on leased lands and establishing rental agreements on BNI owned lands that promote timely bond release as well as, facilitate and/or mitigate landowner issues as it relates to mining, disturbances, operational changes, permits, or compliance.
  • Hires and trains Environmental staff and recommends staffing needs of the mine.
  • Organizes and oversees the schedules and work of Environmental staff.

Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, natural resources, wildlife, environmental engineering, or related field; master’s degree in environmental science is preferred. Seven years’ experience related to environmental matters with at least three in a management role required.

Excellent benefit package including company paid health, dental and vision insurance, 401k employer match and contribution, company paid life insurance, vacation, sick leave, and personal days.

For more information on this exciting career opportunity, please visit https://bnicoalltd.applytojob.com/apply/pGlBTkYZw4/Environmental-Manager. Deadline to apply is April 30, 2024. Employer will not sponsor Visas for position. EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation, or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact Human Resources at 701-355-5588.

Note: This is an on-site position. Salary Range $66,424 to $83,030 depending upon experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Creating and maintaining ESRI-ArcGIS databases related to environmental and operational data.
  • Prepare written responses, maps, and data analysis for permit applications, mine plan revisions, or other technical responses; as well as for other environmental reports and projects as needed. The successful candidate will plan post mine reclamation plantings, erosion control and bond release.
  • Work in conjunction with environmental/engineering staff and ND Public Service Commission staff, ND Trust Lands, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, USF&W, ND Game and Fish and other state or federal agencies in information of these responses.
  • Responsible for the mine's wildlife monitoring program and reporting program.
  • Lead engagement with the ND Game and Fish and US Fish and Wildlife personnel.
  • Responsible for daily contractor obligations related to reclamation/environmental contractors on site, contract farmers/ranchers, or other contractors under the direction of the environmental manager.

Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree in natural resource management, environmental science, zoology, agronomy, soils, botany, or range science. Three years’ experience of either reclamation or ArcGIS and field experience.

Excellent benefit package including company paid health, dental and vision insurance, 401k employer contributions and employer match, company paid life insurance, vacation, sick leave, and personal days.

For more information on this exciting career opportunity, please visit https://bnicoalltd.applytojob.com/apply/gp0eWUaxBE/Reclamation-Specialist. Deadline to apply is April 24, 2024. Employer will not sponsor Visas for position. EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation, or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact Human Resources at 701-355-5588.


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