Our client in mining industry seeks the services of an Environmental Control Officer to be Conducting research and analyze on topics such as environmental impact, pollution prevention technique, and government regulations related to environmental issues in relation to the project.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
Supervision Of: Operation teams
Interacts With: Management, government authorities, consultants, service providers
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Developing policies, procedures, and guidelines for operation teams related to the project
- Conducting research and analysis on topics such as environmental impact, pollution prevention techniques, and government regulations related to environmental issues related to the project
- Preparing reports, maps, charts, and other documentation detailing findings from inspections
- Educating the management, on site teams and staff on environmental issues and compliance with regulations
- Investigating complaints about potential environmental violations and conducting follow-up audits to ensure compliance with established guidelines
- Maintaining records of environmental data and samples collected during investigations
- Recommending changes in operations / process based on findings from investigations / inspections before the project implementation
- Conducting site inspections to identify environmental hazards and make recommendations for corrective action
- Liaise with Government Authorities, consultants, service providers on all Environmental control issues & matters
- Keep updated with environmental regulations, legislations, codes of practices of Zambia
CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION
- Experience: 4 years plus
- Education Level: Degree
- Qualifications: Bachelors’ degree in Environmental Science / Nature Prevention, Master’s degree in relevant field is preferred
- Software: MS Office
- Equipment: Job related
- Knowledge Of: Environmental Legislations, Regulations, Codes of Practices of Zambia
- Skills To: Organizational skills, problem-solving, effective communication
- Ability To: Adaptability
- Other Requirements: Work experience in Mining Projects & related Environmental matters
ORGANISATION
- Industry: Mining
- Culture: Mixed
- Gender Profile: Mixed
- Age Profile: Any
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Employment: Permanent
- Location: Lusaka, Zambia
- Remuneration: At most 20,000 ZMK