Environmental Officer

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About our Client:
Our client is a major mining operation located approximately 970 kilometres south-east of Darwin in the Northern Territory.
  
Situated within one of the world’s largest deposits of zinc and lead, the operation plays an important role in the region’s resources sector and is supported by a large-scale, remote workforce and complex operational environment.
  
We are currently recruiting for an Environmental Officer to join the HSEC Environment department onsite. This is an ongoing temporary position working on a 15/13 dayshift roster.
  
Responsibilities & Duties:

• Complete all required environmental monitoring activities and reporting as directed by the Environmental Supervisor – Monitoring.
• Conduct environmental monitoring in a safe, efficient and professional manner, maintaining a high standard of work.
• Maintain environmental data management systems to a high standard.
• Undertake routine analysis and reporting of environmental data.
• Ensure timely notification and reporting of environmental exceedances.
• Assist with the coordination, guidance and mentoring of Environmental Technicians.
• Provide environmental advice and support to help MRM achieve its environmental commitments.
• Identify potential environmental risks and contribute to practical solutions and continuous improvement.

  
To be successful for this role, you will need the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science or Environmental Management (preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years' demonstrated experience working in mining or heavy industry (preferred).
• Reliability and confidence to work outdoors and remotely, including working independently for extended periods.
• A strong safety focus, with experience in hazard identification and risk control.
• Ability to troubleshoot and develop practical solutions to problems.
• Competency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience using environmental data management systems.
• Competency in GIS mapping.
• Current manual driver's licence, with off-road driving experience highly desirable.
• A genuine passion for the environment, strong attention to detail and pride in your work.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities while working effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to pass a full pre-employment medical.
• Availability for the duration of the assignment.

  
Benefits:

• Immediate start.
• Weekly pay.
• Career development opportunities.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a major mining operation.
• Exclusive access to our benefits platform, offering savings at over 60 major Australian retailers across the country.

  
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