Company Description

Join us as the Environmental Officer to manage the day-to-day running of the environmental management system and managing a diverse range of operational environmental issues.

By looking after our assets, you’ll become an asset too.

Number of positions : 1

Location of positions: Base Metal Refinery

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

Our Platinum business mines, processes and refines the entire range of platinum group metals (PGMs): platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium. We are the world’s leading primary producer of PGMs, which have a range of specialised applications that improve lives across the world – from vehicle fuel cells to jewelry; dentistry to glassmaking; pacemakers to petroleum refining. 

Job Description

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

You will support all aspects of the environment function including:

Conduct effective safety shares at the start of all meetingsRegularly participate in planned Visible Felt Leadership (VFL) engagementConducting environmental inspections and taking action to address outcomes - including development of short-term improvement plansConduct inspections and internal audits for license and permit compliance.Support the implementation of improvement plans to address identified compliance gaps.Accurate, timeous capturing of environmental compliance data on relevant systems (including inspections and audit programs for site)Support the implementation of improvement plans to address material environmental risks and/or gaps in implementation of critical controlsAssist to maintain and utilize relevant environmental models in order to predict future environmental impacts and/or proactively manage key site environmental risks (with providing data and supporting information)Assist with confirming incidents and to identify, classify and report Environmental Incidents and Environmental Hazards across the siteTake part in investigations of environmental incidents as per procedure/plan.Support the implementation of actions and improvement plans to address findings from incident investigations and to prevent repeat incidentsProvide input based on knowledge of incidents/inspections/environmental impacts to obtain relevant environmental authorizations for new or amended projectsAssist with the capturing and reviewing of key monitoring results, in order to generate trends and assess implicationsAssist with the implementation of improvement plans to address monitoring exceedances

This role is in the SHE department at a D1 level reporting to the Environmental Coordinator.

Qualifications

You Must have the following:

Diploma or Degree (preferred) in Environmental Science/Management or a related fieldCompleted relevant short courses, such as Environmental law, implementation of ISO14001 and Auditing on ISO 14001.

Experience:

At least 3 years working experience in processing plants, chemical plants/industry, and/or mining, or in related fields

Knowledge and Skills 

Operations:  Knowledge of operational processes within scope of roleCommercial:  Basic financial metrics, cost, and value management & budgeting toolsManagement: Risk management techniques and critical controls.Incident investigationsProject and people engagement to manage issues on environmental matters.  Example waste management on site with permanent personnel and contractors.Compliance: Safety, health and environment, legislative, statutory, regulatory and permitting requirements

Additional Information

Who We Are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet? That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.

As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

What We Offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.

Anglo American Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Anglo American Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

This role is open to Anglo American employees only. To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process

If you do not hear from the Company within 21 days after the application deadline, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

Closing date:  8 July 2024

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