Environmental Officer
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit Environmental Officer to join our team. The successful candidate for this position is expected to align to the Barrick DNA and drive a change within his team and the business and the overall objective of this position is to co-ordinate, direct and organize systems and team effort and provide leadership to ensure compliance and conformity to the national environmental legislation and company requirements.
Reporting to: Senior Environmental Officer
Work Schedule: 5 Days On / 2 Days Off
Duration: Permanent
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implementation of the sampling programs and data collection for water quality, air quality, noise & vibration, meteorological
- Gather monthly HSEC/Sustainability data from all departments, compile the spreadsheet reports and complete QA/QC for the data
- Collect data and information for hydrogeological and geochemical studies and monitoring activities
- Conduct quarterly water sampling & microbiological tests for potable water
- Proper use and up keeping of the site environmental laboratory
- Update and transfer monitoring data in appropriate databases and undertake QAQC
- Maintain the sitewide chemical register, update the register of expired chemicals
- Conduct quarterly hazardous material inspections
- Maintain the calibration of all monitoring equipment
- Capture all monitoring information in GIS
- Undertake tasks related other environmental programs at the mine including rehabilitation, waste and hazardous material management; and vector control
- Collect data and information for biodiversity and rehabilitation monitoring
- Participate in the implementation of ISO14001 EMS, undertake weekly inspections of departments and contractors and produce reports
- Follow up of environmental actions at the assigned department to ensure continual improvement
- Compile data for the sitewide environmental reports – weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual environmental monitoring reports
- Oversee and supervise the activities of the field technicians and waste management operators.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor degree in Environmental Engineering, or Environmental Management from a reputable University
- Professional registration with NEMC as Environmental Expert (EIA and Auditing) is an added advantage
- Computer literacy is essential – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. The use of GIS and other specialized software’s for environmental management will be an added advantage
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in environmental management in the extractive industry
- Understanding of the ISO 14001 certified environmental management system
- Experience and ability to work long hours in a remote site environment will be an added advantage
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
- Computer literacy is essential – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. The use of GIS and other specialized software’s for environmental management will be an added advantage
- Ability to deal with large amounts of data, with a high level of accuracy
- Knowledge and understanding environmental legislation particularly in the Tanzanian mining industry and regulatory set up.
- Environmental problems solving and, analytical skills
- Excellent communication and report writing skills, both technical and non-technical
- Must be a motivated individual with the ability to operate with minimum supervision
- Strong values and commitment to safety and environmental protection
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
- A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses, benefits, and where applicable.
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
- Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants are invited to submit their CV’s/Resume’s, careful read application guidelines
Rename your CV in this format CV – YOUR FULL NAME
Indicating the role title “ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER “ in the subject of your email
Send your application via email to: bulyrecruitment@barrick.com
If you are not contacted by Barrick- Bulyanhulu Gold Mine LTD within thirty (30) days after the closing date, you should consider your application as unsuccessful. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to any of the following: security clearance; competency assessment; physical capability assessment, reference checking.
Please forward applications before 30th November 2020