ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (1 POST)

Job Description

Position Title: ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (1 POST)

CONTEXT AND PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Environmental officer is accountable for assisting Environment Superintendent running environmental functions within the Shanta Mining Co. Ltd; ensures that environmental policies are well implemented, and environmental campaigns are effective, evaluating, planning and implementing environmental issues.

ACCOUNTABILITIES & AUTHORITIES OF THE ROLE

• Environmental Officer has the following accountabilities and authorities:
• Execute developed environmental management plans, programs, and strategies on site.
• Plan environmental projects and provide reports on status and outcomes.
• Prepare written reports as required, briefs for projects and or services, and strategies, policies, and management plans.
• Assist in the coordination of field personnel to ensure works are completed to specified standards.
• Provide technical input into the development of environmental policies, guidelines, and procedures for the SMCL.
• Conduct the environmental incident reporting & incident investigation program.
• Oversee contractors and consultants as per the company’s standard operating procedures.
• Ensure monitoring programs of air quality, water quality, noise & vibration, meteorological, soil and biodiversity are maintained and undertaken in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Facilitate the dissemination of information and training of environmental management aspects for all employees.
• Provide input to Environment Superintendent into the development of environmental quality standards, guidelines, objectives, policies, procedures and/or legislation.
• Carryout inspections, conduct investigations, resolve conflict, and take appropriate action.
• Conduct monitoring projects in support of studies, programs, and the development of guidelines and standards.

REQUIRED SKILLED KNOWLEDGE

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or Environmental Engineering or related discipline.
• Master’s degree in Science/Environment is an added advantage.

Experience:

• A minimum of 2- 3 years working experience in environmental management role in a large-scale operation preferably in the mining and extractive industry.
• Experience in the application of EHS management systems.

Must have knowledge of:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Tanzanian and international regulatory framework for environmental management in general.
• Knowledge on ISO 14001 EMS implementation process
• Audit/EMS management systems
• NEMC registrations for Audit and EIA

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are invited to submit their Resumes and certificates (indicating the Position Title in the subject) to:

HR Director, Shanta Mining Company Limited

P.O. Box 79408,

Dar es Salaam

Or via Email to: Recruitment@shantamining.co.tz

The deadline for submitting the application is 06 February, 2021

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