Environmental Officer at Shanta Mining Company Limited

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.

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