Job Description

About Wyo Silver

Wyo Silver is a greenfield bentonite mining startup backed by Dr. Elsey’s, a long-standing litter producer investing in vertical integration to secure their supply chain and improve quality. 

We’re a small, hands-on team building operations from the ground up in Albany, Carbon and Laramie counties. We’re passionate about excellence and value safety, stewardship, curiosity, respect and taking ownership of our work.

The Role

We’re hiring a versatile Environmental Specialist to support environmental compliance, permitting, exploration, quality and surveying. This position will become increasingly specialized in environmental compliance and permitting as the team grows. 

As a foundational hire, you’ll help build systems and play a key role in shaping the company’s future.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both field and analytical work and thrives in a startup environment. 

Key Responsibilities

Environmental Compliance & Permitting

• Conduct wildlife and environmental monitoring surveys; prepare high-quality technical reports
• Perform stormwater and site-compliance monitoring (SWPPP), including installation of erosion and stormwater control structures
• Gradually take ownership of permit applications and annual reporting
• Develop internal environmental SOPs, documentation and best practices

Exploration, Quality & Surveying

• Operate a small CME drill truck to collect and log samples
• Process and test bentonite clay samples
• Assist with GNSS and drone-based surveying (Carlson GNSS, Skydio X10)
• Safely support field operations using ATVs and other equipment

Work Environment

• 60-80% fieldwork during peak seasons
• Remote, off-road terrain; exposure to variable weather
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Travel within Wyoming with occasional overnight stays

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology, environmental science, natural resources, or related field
• Field experience in wildlife or environmental monitoring
• Strong technical writing skills
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred

• Mining or industrial minerals experience
• Experience with GNSS, drones, ATVs, and/or drill rigs
• FAA Part 107 certification
• Familiarity with MSHA regulations and compliance

Why Join Wyo Silver?

• Be a foundational team member. Your ideas and work will directly shape how our environmental, exploration, and field programs are built.
• Career growth. You’ll have clear pathways to specialize in permitting, environmental management, or field operations as the company grows.
• Variety & autonomy. From wildlife surveys to drone flights and exploration drilling, you’ll have variety, autonomy, and meaningful responsibility.
• Strong backing, real stability. With support from Dr. Elsey’s, we combine startup agility with the stability of a long‑standing company in an extremely stable market.

Apply Today

Submit your resume and cover letter via LinkedIn or contact Ford Rundell — Ford@wyosilverllc.com.

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