samedi 26 juillet 2008

Environmental Superintendent - South Africa

About Palabora Mining

Palabora Mining Company is an Equal Opportunity Company which operates South Africa’s largest underground block cave mine. Managed by Rio Tinto, Palabora is the only producer of refined copper in South Africa. The town is situated adjacent to the Kruger National Park and enjoys a subtropical climate.

Palabora Mining offers competitive conditions of employment at a large organization with one of the world’s top three mining houses.

Job Content

Responsible for all activities associated with environmental programs, to ensure compliance with Palabora Mining Company and Rio Tinto standards and legislation. The main job requirements are:
· Lead a team of environmental and quality specialists.
· Identify, quantify and minimise existing and potential environmental impacts and liabilities.
· Liaise with appropriate authorities and represents Palabora Mining Company Mining Company on internal and external committees dealing with environmental issues.
· Provide professional, technical guidance to line management in solving environmental problems.
· Ensure compliance to Palabora’s SHEQ and ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 standards, approved EMPR and Closure statement.
· Ensure environmental standards are developed and applied across the site and are consistent with Palabora and Rio Tinto requirements and legislation.
· Ensure that the company is kept abreast on issues such as bio-diversity, sustainable development, ecological reserves, closure principles and environmental reporting

Intrinsic Qualities

· The ability to work with all levels in the organisation.
· Understanding of industrial minerals and copper operations.
· Strategic, long-term focus.
· Good communication skills.
· Excellent report writing skills.
· Computer literate.

Qualifications & Experience

· Degree in natural sciences or engineering sciences.
· ISO 14001 and ISO 9002 auditor.
· Five years experience in environmental field, preferably with the Mining Industry.

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Send your updated curriculum vitae,
motivation letter and photo
to: Clemence Bataille
job.2516@afriquemploi.net