Job Overview
Senior Environmental Officer
Bulyanhulu Gold Mine
Dar es Salaam
Job Description
JOB ADVERT – SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (1 VACANCY)
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit a Senior 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 coordinate, 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: Environmental Superintendent
Duration: Permanent
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for implementation of monitoring programs for water quality, air quality, noise & vibration, meteorological
Manage the site water balance model and advise the responsible departments of any water balance related issues and actions, and follow up actions
Collect data and information for hydrogeological and geochemical studies and monitoring activities
Ensure the Acid Rock Drainage (ARD) management plan is kept up to date, and coordinate the implementation of actions from all responsible departments (geology, mining, processing) to ensure proper management and prevention of ARD
Ensure monitoring data is collected, QA/QC undertaken and analysed ready for reporting and recommending solutions
Analyse and use environmental data to inform departments’ environmental solutions and practices and improve the resource efficiencies across the Mine
Ensure the site environmental laboratory is well maintained
Ensure all monitoring equipment are well maintained and calibrated for producing accurate and reliable data
Make use of GIS in the analysis and reporting of monitoring data
Support departments and contractors in the implementation of ISO14001 EMS, schedule and undertake internal audits and inspections
Update the environmental obligation register
Undertake tasks related other environmental programs at the Mine including rehabilitation, waste and hazardous material management; and vector control
Analyse data and prepare reports on a weekly, monthly, quarterly basis as well as the annual environmental compliance reports
Coordinate and participate in the external and compliance audits such as the Annual
Environmental Self Audit, TSF Annual Inspection, and Cyanide Code Audits etc.
Undertake other responsibilities within the department including rehabilitation programs, waste management and hazardous material management
Work with the site Emergency Response Team in the coordination of the environmental emergency drills.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor degree in Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Hydrogeology, or Geochemistry 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 5 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, GIS, and water related software & water balance models or databases etc.
Environmental modelling skills
Ability to deal with large amounts of data, with a high level of accuracy
Environmental chemistry or geochemistry understanding
Knowledge and understanding of ISO14001, 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 motivated individual with the ability to operate with minimum supervision
Strong values and commitment to safety and environmental protection
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