Environment Advisor
About Us
Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Western Australia
Roster: FIFO - 2 weeks on and 1 week off
Site Environmental Advisor for Exploration and Resource Development sites. The role will involve field based and desktop based environmental work in WA. May include travel to Kalgoorlie and other localities outside of the Pilbara as the need arises.
Key Responsibilities
- Reviewing all current approvals and checking for compliance or other environmental issues
- Reviewing the above to prioritise higher risk areas that need further focus (or auditing) to ensure compliance
- Assist in facilitation of external and internal environmental approvals audits
- Complete four audits (LUC’s) per Financial Year with the Environmental Approvals team
- Communicate with supervisory and managerial staff on the environmental approvals performance as required
- Provide advice to site team on environmental approvals compliance issues
- Identified actions to ensure compliance are documented and implemented in appropriate timeframe
- Ensure compliance with the Exploration Environmental Management Plan and associated documentation
- Ensure incident outcomes are conveyed to the wider team and actions are put in place to prevent reoccurrence
- Participate and assist in environmental survey work at Exploration sites
- Ensure HSE requirements are met, including running relevant training
- Carry out further Environmental Approvals inspections, monitoring and incident investigation as they arise
- Ensure all approvals related reportable incidents are investigated and appropriately communicated
- Review and provide comment on environmental approval documentation, management plans and procedures
- Write and roll out environmental appropriate toolboxes, SWI’s and other training as applicable.
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree qualification in Environmental Science/Conservation Biology (or similar)
- 2-5 years’ experience in an associated environmental approvals/exploration/mining or Government sectors
- Experience in delivering management plan and associated documented objectives
- Experience in auditing/inspections of environmental approvals within a dynamic working environment
- Ability to work with consultants and complete HSE requirements for Environmental Surveys
- Ability to work individually and as a team for project work
- Ability to organize, coordinate and prioritise effectively
- Ability to work with the Exploration/Resource Development leadership team and form positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to interpret legislation
- Good understanding of current legislative requirements regarding environmental management
- Good knowledge of ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems is a must
- Excellent communication skills
- Manual C Class Driver’s Licence
- Certificate II First Responder or IV in Basic Healthcare would be desirable.
Our Commitment
Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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