Environmental Control Officer

• Are you passionate about environmental compliance and sustainable mining practices?
• We are seeking an experienced Environmental Control Officer to join our mining operation and ensure environmental standards, legislation and compliance requirements are consistently maintained.

Key Responsibulities:

• Monitor and ensure compliance with environmental legislation and mining regulations.
• Implement and monitor Environmental Management Programmes (EMPr).
• Conduct environmental inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Monitor water quality, air quality, dust emissions and waste management.
• Ensure rehabilitation and pollution prevention measures are implemented.
• Identify environmental risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Compile environmental reports and maintain compliance records.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders.
• Promote environmental awareness and best practices across mining operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant qualification in Environmental Management, Environmental Science or equivalent.
• 5 +years' experience in environmental management within the mining industry.
• Supervising Junior ECO’s
• Coal mining experience will be highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of applicable mining environmental legislation.
• Experience with environmental audits, monitoring and regulatory reporting.
• Strong administrative, analytical and communication skills.
• THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: A proactive, hands-on environmental professional with strong compliance knowledge and the ability to drive environmental responsibility within a mining environment.