AddressThe Company
A distinguished mining company, setting industry standards with its innovative approach to integrated mining rail and port operations. Located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, the company excels in the safe and efficient export of iron ore. A firm commitment to adopting new technologies underscores its mission to deliver a superior product, minimize waste, enhance operational efficiencies, and, most importantly, ensure a safer workplace. The integrated next generation mine, rail, and port operations enable sustained low-cost production of iron ore at a consistent quality and grade, allowing the company to adapt to shifting market cycles.
The Opportunity
Are you an experienced Environmental Leader looking for the next step in your career? Our client is a leading Mining Operator based in Perth, with a long history of successful operation. They are seeking a skilled Environmental Superintendent to join their team. This exciting full-time role is a site-based role on a 4/3, 4/3, 8/6 roster across their port, rail and mining operations.
As an Environmental Superintendent, you will play a crucial role in ensuring environmental management and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of environmental specialists across Port and Mine Operations, contributing to the strategic direction of the business by offering insights and advice on relevant environmental legislation and permitting requirements.
- Lead the environment team and contractors to ensure their behaviours, actions, and attitudes align with the company’s core values.
- Offer continuous guidance, support, and relevant training to your team to promote their professional development and enhance their performance.
- Foster environmental awareness and provide leadership and guidance on environmental issues to site-based personnel.
- Analyse legislation, government standards, and agreements to provide informed commentary, identify improvement opportunities, and develop risk management strategies.
- Supply necessary information to facilitate the acquisition of required environmental approvals.
- Implement and manage the Environmental Management System, including coordinating and conducting environmental monitoring.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a related field in Environmental Management.
- Extensive, proven experience mentoring and supervising large teams within an operational mining environment with a strong commitment to team development.
- Deep understanding of operational functions within the mining industry.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Western Australian environmental legislation and framework, particularly the EP Act, EPBC Act, and Mining Act.
- Significant experience conducting environmental audits, inspections, and investigations, with formal qualifications in auditing and investigation, coupled with advanced report writing skills.
Mine site facilities include modern, comfortable camp accommodation, high quality gourmet food options (vegan, gluten free and healthy options), large fully equipped gym facility, as well as a gym specifically for females, heated outdoor swimming pool, beach volleyball court and golf simulators, village shop and extensive supporting amenities. SWIFT in-room entertainment with comprehensive content and own-device casting capability. You can also enjoy being a part of an active social club with community events and activities for employees along with lifestyle, learning and recreation initiatives which provide events for your family.
About Design & Build Recruitment
Design & Build specialises in recruitment for Engineering industries on a regional and national basis. Our first engineering desk was started in 2012, and since then we have worked with a range of multinational and local specialist engineering firms all over Australia.
If you’re ready for a new challenge and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, please apply now or contact Chris Mitchell on 0497 159 *** or email *********@designandbuild.com.au for more information.
