Environment and Monitoring Team Leader | HSEC | Mining

West Africa / Afrique de l’Ouest

Cowan International is recruiting an Environment and Monitoring Team Leader for an international mining company in French-speaking West Africa.

This position reports to the Site HSEC Manager.

Reference Code: 6601

Main Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the environmental work for the development and implementation of monitoring programs (water, noise, waste, soil, etc.)
• Implement systems in compliance with IFC standards, ISO140012015, national regulations, etc. and ensure best practices
• Develop and maintain the environmental reporting system including compliance reports
• Work closely with the HSEC Manager, HODs and corporate environmental team; also provides guidance and advice to production team
• Develop/Train and Manage the local environmental team

Required Experience & Competencies:

• Bachelor's degrees in environmental management or engineering
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in environmental management, preferably in mining, and 5 years in a leadership/management role
• Significant experience with Environmental and Social Impact Assessment baseline and studies (ESIA), Environment and Social Management plans (ESMP), HSEC Management Systems
• Strength in relationship building with government agencies, local authorities, etc. and community development
• Strategic thinking, strong leadership skills, and interest in working in the field
• Fluency in French and English, written and spoken is required

All applications are confidential