AddressWhitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.
About the Role
A new, site-based opportunity has become available for a Specialist Environment to join our Environment Team at Blackwater Mine. Reporting to the Superintendent Environment, provide subject matter expertise in the design and establishment of environment standards, procedures and systems while supporting line management for environmental risk assessments, event investigation, field leadership and compliance. You will utilise your excellent relationship building and people skills to deliver a wide range of environmental services and initiatives.
What You’ll Do
- Ensure conformance with our Whitehaven STRIVE values and relevant statutory obligations through the provision of technical environmental advice.
- Implement and provide governance of the Environment Management System, including review of environmental procedures and plans, verification and internal reporting of compliance activities.
- Lead environment monitoring programs and management plans, including environment sampling and data collection, verification and reporting of data.
- Coordinate and execute the permit to disturb process, including performance to plan activities.
- Manage contractors and consultants associated with routine environmental activities and specific environmental projects.
What You’ll Bring
- Tertiary Qualifications in Environmental Management, Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering.
- Previous on-site experience within the resources industry.
- Experience in addressing legislative state and federal environmental requirements.
- Ability to build consultative and influential relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Sound GIS capabilities will also be highly regarded.
Why Whitehaven Coal
- FIFO/DIDO opportunities on a Monday to Friday 5/2 roster
- 26 wks. Paid Parental Leave
- Competitive salary packages, with salary sacrificing options (local living & novated leases)
- Bonus Scheme + $1k Company Shares
- Employee Discounts: groceries, petrol, fashion, entertainment plus more
Whitehaven supports the communities in which we operate and encourage our employees to live locally, and relocation assistance is provided.
Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We are striving for an inclusive workplace that brings people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes applicants of diversity of gender, culture and experience.
To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia
Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.
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