Senior Specialist, Environmental II

Key Accountabilities
A. Environmental Compliance & Monitoring

• Carry out inspections, audits, and assessments of environmental hazards and unsafe environmental conditions at mine sites.
• Conduct environmental monitoring (air quality, gas tests, noise, water, dust surveys) and compare results to international standards; report findings to relevant personnel.
• Monitor waste areas such as scrap yards, landfills, oil water separators, wash bays, and chemical storage for compliance with standards; document and report deviations.

B. Environmental Risk Management

• Investigate environmental incidents and non conformances; identify causal factors and submit recommendations to the Environment & Occupational Health Supervisor.
• Assess environmental hazards by developing or modifying procedures, ensuring all personnel adhere to program standards.

C. Contractor Oversight & Regulatory Adherence

• Audit contractor compliance with Ma’aden environmental rules, procedures, and health standards; issue reports on violations.
• Ensure contractors are aware of and comply with Ma’aden Gold’s environmental regulations.

D. Environmental Program Administration

• Formulate environmental management plans aligned with Maaden standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure dust suppression systems (sprays, scrubbers) are properly used during operations.
• Monitor stability of closed heap leach areas and tailings dams, especially after heavy rains; prepare documentation.

E. Reporting & Communication

• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly environmental reports to relevant stakeholders.
• Distribute environmental communication materials across mine sites to promote awareness.
• Coordinate with Internal Audit (Finance) on environmental‐related insurance claims.

F. Document and Permits Review

• Review all document related documentation during the project phase and advise project team for all environmental related matters.
• Maintain all environmental permit requirements and ensure that all permits are up to date.
  

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
Minimum Qualifications:
 B.A. or B.Sc. in engineering or environmental field
Minimum Experience:
 Seven (7) years of experience in any field that involves environmental operations in manufacturing facility
Maaden High Performance Competencies:
Be able to demonstrate Maaden value in all work-related tasks (Heart, No Excuses, Team First, Integrity and Drive)
Skills:

• English language proficiency (oral and written)
• Technical aspects of environmental field and knowledge of NCEC and other environmental authorities