Environmental Superintendent Job vacancy in Liberia- Mining / Liberia

The Environmental Superintendent takes the responsibility for supporting the five sectoral managers (Mine, Rail, Port, Procurement and Estates) in abiding with the good environmental practices through which they will achieve the aims of no net environmental damage. He or she will work in close collaboration with the SHE Manager and H&S Superintendent on matters of environmental health and other areas where health and safety relate closely with environmental issues.

Responsibilities:
• Keep management informed on all issues relating to the project’s environmental standards and compliance
• Communicate with sectoral managers, company staff and contractors regarding environmental compliance requirements and other matters of environmental importance.
• Review and refine Environmental Management Plans in consultation with the appropriate managers.
• Ensure that adequate resources are always made available for the effective implementation of all environmental mitigation and control measures.
• Support the planning for action to be taken in the event of spills or leakages of hazardous materials, and other environmental emergencies.
• Support company staff and contractors in planning for action to be taken in the event of accidents and other emergencies threatening human welfare.
• Lead Environmental Audits and Environmental Compliance Reviews and formally report findings
• Ensure that adequate action is taken to resolve unacceptable issues identified during Environmental Audits and Environmental Compliance Reviews.
• Manage a comprehensive programme of hydro-meteorological monitoring, using instrumentation as appropriate, and oversee a database of recordings that develops an increasing understanding of the environment and environmental interactions in the project areas.
• Undertake day-to-day liaison with the statutory and non-statutory authorities, other interested agencies and members of the public.
• Oversee the introduction of suitable processes, systems and training to lead to ISO 14001 accreditation
• Oversee the appropriate recycling or disposal of waste materials, including hazardous substances, in the most environmentally sound manners possible under Liberian conditions.
• Investigate all environment-related complaints received by the company internally, and externally from government agencies, individuals and interest groups, and recommend to the SHE Manager any actions that may be necessary in response.
• Develop appropriate materials for environmental awareness and community interaction training, and oversee the delivery of these trainings.
• Mentor and develop environmental staff
• Prepare reports on all aspects of environmental compliance for the SHE Manager and the COO.

Requirements
• Minimum of 15 years experience in managing environmental impacts and mitigation measures in West Africa or a similar environment, preferably in the mining sector.
• Relevant advanced degree
• Have adequate knowledge and implementation experience of international standards such as World Bank Safeguard Policies, IFC Performance Standards and Industry Specific Guidelines

To apply, please send your CV in word format to graham@caglobalint.com quoting the reference number GM281

Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted