Environmental Officer D1 - Potgietersrus, South Africa - De Beers Group of Companies

De Beers Group of Companies

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Potgietersrus, South Africa

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Company Description

Join us as an Environmental Officer to support the Environmental Coordinator/Environmental Superintendent/SHE Manager in the execution of their work accountability and through execution of daytoday tasks needed to maintain the operation's environmental management system.

You put safety first. That's why we want you.
Anglo American has a portfolio of world-class mining operations.

We mine, process, move and market the essential ingredients that enable a cleaner, more connected world and that meet fast growing consumer-driven demands for products from smartphones to electric cars.

Our basic materials build homes, offices, railways and airports, and our diamonds fulfil people's dreams.

Anglo Platinum

Job Description:

You will support all aspects of the environment function including:
Conducting environmental inspections and taking action to address outcomes
including development of short-term improvement plan.
Conduct inspections and internal audits for license and permit compliance.
Support the implementation of improvement plans to address identified compliance gaps.
Assist with internal and external communications and engagement obligations regarding site environmental compliance, including the hosting regulatory site visits, preparing reports etc.
Assist to maintain a list of material environmental risks.
Assist to implement and field verify critical controls for each material environmental risk.
Assist implementation of the sites Environmental Management Systems
Assist to maintain and utilize relevant environmental models in order to predict future environmental impacts and/or proactively manage key site environmental risks (with providing data and supporting information).
Support the implementation of actions and improvement plans to address findings from incident investigations and to prevent repeat incidents.
Assist with training of Environmental interns on the environmental incident procedure.
Understand the stated annual performance objectives and assist in monitoring and reporting progress.
Assist with monitoring of progress against environmental targets and key risks.
Provide input on environmental reports for meetings as required.
Take part and support in regular meetings with regulators/authorities and local communities.
Assist to implement the Environmental Monitoring Program for the site (by conducting monitoring and/or overseeing monitoring conducted by third parties).
Assist with the capture and review of key monitoring results, in order to generate trends and assess implications.

This role is in the SHE department at a D1 level reporting to the Environmental Coordinator.

Qualifications
Diploma or Degree in Environmental Science or equivalent
In addition, recommended: relevant short courses, such as Environmental law, ISO14001 and Auditing

Knowledge and Skills

At least 3 years' experience in mining/process environment in related field.
Environmental auditing skills
Must be computer literate in MS Office especially Excel and PowerPoint
Good knowledge in Presentations and Training
Code B driver's license

**Additional Information

What we offer**When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, but more than this, you'll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We are a large, successful multinational company and we are still growing all the time.

Who we are
Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.

We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large.

Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people's lives.

How we are committed to your safety
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day's work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry.

Not only that, we're also continually investing in new technologies - from drones to data analytics - that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity
Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

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How to apply

Closing date: 26 May 2023
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