Advisor - Environment

at  Oceanagold

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

OceanaGold is a growing intermediate gold and copper producer committed to safely and responsibly maximizing the generation of Free Cash Flow from our operations and delivering strong returns for our shareholders.
We have a portfolio of four operating mines: the Haile Gold Mine in the United States of America; Didipio Mine in the Philippines; and the Macraes and Waihi operations in New Zealand. Our operations are supported by a global workforce with significant exploration, development and operating experience.
Our Purpose is mining gold for a better future. The gold, copper, and silver we produce are essential to the renewable energy and transport sectors, life-saving medical devices and technology which connects communities around the world. Our activities also contribute to economic growth and improved health and education outcomes in the regions where we operate. We provide direct employment for over 3,700 people and indirect employment for many more.
Our Vision is to be a company people trust, want to work and partner with, supply and invest in, to create value. This Vision is brought to life by our Values – Care, Respect, Integrity, Performance and Teamwork – which put our people, host communities, the environment and our stakeholders at the forefront of our decision-making.
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Our Macraes-based Environmental team are looking for an experienced Environmental Advisor to provide environmental, site and consent knowledge to relevant projects either by management, coordination or participation in projects.
The position will be responsible for ensuring that there are robust monitoring, reviewing and reporting systems in place in order to demonstrate compliance with consent conditions. Additionally, this role will work to ensure relevant projects within the Environmental area (or in conjunction with other departments as required) are completed in an accurate and timely manner that ensures compliance with statutory acts, regulations, consent conditions and company environmental standards to sustain OceanaGold’s “Social Licence to Operate”.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a tertiary qualification in Environmental or Earth Sciences, Resource Management or similar
• Full and Current Driver Licence, ability to drive 4WD and manual vehicles is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 2+ years’ work experience in a regulatory monitoring environment, Mining environment experience highly preferred, but not essential;
• Environmental monitoring and reporting including consent compliance.

OGC VALUES: CARE | RESPECT | INTEGRITY | PERFORMANCE | TEAMWORK

OceanaGold is committed to providing equal employment opportunities.
If you share the same values and have what we are looking for, please apply online now via our careers website:
https://careers.oceanagold.com/jobs
**Applications close 18 July 2024. Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

• Assisting the operation to meet all OceanaGold standards and guidelines. Participate or lead audits on company standards (environmental and safety) as required. Conduct environmental inspections.
• Coordinating the monitoring and reporting of environmental impacts eg. noise, water quality, air quality and ecology). A moderate level of fitness is required.
• Liaising with personnel, consultants, auditors and legal advisors to ensure company environmental targets are achieved.
• Providing specialist environmental advice to projects and personnel as required
• Preparing and review management plans in conjunction with the relevant departments to ensure consent and legal compliance
• Monitoring and assessment of water, sound, air quality, vibration, ground settlement, energy and carbon, waste, and rehabilitation activities. A moderate level of fitness is required.
• Ensuring site awareness of regulatory and statutory obligations through day-to-day interaction and specific training and awareness.
• Managing projects.