Officer: Environment Compliance

Swakop Uranium - erongo region, namibia

3 months ago

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To monitor environmental impacts of the mine operations and to enforce compliance of environmental laws and company standards, policies and procedures.

Key Performance Areas:

  • Implement legislative requirements for particular activities and confirm with the line management that appropriate environmental permissions and permits have been obtained before the Contractor/EUD commences activities.
  • Implement practices and facilities in respect of environmental risks.
  • Ensure minimization of risks by fostering the employment of environmentally sound technologies and appropriate procedures.
  • Attend work risk assessments and provide input on environmental aspects/impacts.
  • Conduct regular internal site audits according to prepared schedule.
  • Provide guidance in terms of compliance with waste management programmes and sites.
  • Report all environmental incidences which may occur within designated area of responsibility.
  • Conduct Contractor/EUD close out audits and issue Environmental Completion Certificates.
  • Provide Guidance to EUDs regarding the Environmental Incident Management processes.
  • Ensure that rehabilitation of areas affected by the Contactors construction / operational activities take place, to restore the area to an agreed upon state.
  • Conduct environmental awareness campaigns and training to the Contractors and Swakop Uranium employees.

Requirements and experience:

  • Grade 12 or current NSSCO with 20 points over 5 subjects.
  • BSc/BTech/BA Degree in Environment Management or Natural Sciences.
  • 3 years experience in environmental field and compliance monitoring.
  • Environmental field and Compliance monitoring experience in a mining is an added advantage.
  • Off-road driving experience will be an added advantage.
  • Valid Code B/BE Drivers License.

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