As a world leader in finding, mining and processing the earth's mineral resources, Rio Tinto delivers minerals and metals that meet global needs and contribute to improving our living standards. Our success depends not only on the quality and diversity of the Group's assets, but also on the talent, skills and safety of our people. We seek to contribute to sustainable development and share a commitment to be a dependable global partner and a good local neighbor.
Environmental Officer
- Residential role in the Hunter Valley
- Great career opportunity
Rio Tinto Coal Australia (RTCA) is one of Australia's leading mining organizations with a highly successful record in developing and managing world-class open cut and underground coal operations. As part of the way we work, we seek to build enduring relationships with all of our communities that are characterized by mutual respect, active partnership and long term commitment.
RTCA produces approx 50 Mt per annum of export and domestic coal from various mine sites across QLD & NSW. RTCA operates three open cut and one underground operation in central Queensland and three open cut coal mines in the Hunter Valley of NSW.
The HSE division provides support to operations in all aspects of HSE management but specifically systems, compliance, improvement initiatives and reporting. This includes environmental management, gaining of mining approvals, closure planning, management of mining tenements and landholdings and management of workers compensation.
Reporting to the Environmental Specialist Operations, you will provide corporate and operational environmental support to RTCA's Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) and Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW), to maintain compliance with legal requirements and Rio Tinto standards.
Key accountabilities in this role include coordinating and producing corporate environmental reports and internal environmental audits, coordinating the Ground Disturbance Permit process and providing operational support to site Environmental Coordinators..
Working within a strong team environment, you will have the opportunity to work across two large sites. The team structure provides opportunities to gain experience across all environmental accountabilities and to develop your career.
To be successful in this role you will have relevant degree qualifications in environmental science, management or engineering and experience in an environmental role preferably within the mining industry. Knowledge of ISO14001 certified Environmental Management Systems and NSW environmental legislation and statutory approvals will be highly regarded. You will display proven experience in reporting and data analysis, as well as competency using GIS and Microsoft packages. An ability to communicate at all levels and a strong team ethic will ensure your success in the role.
On offer is a competitive remuneration package, access to a range of Rio Tinto benefits and a lifestyle difficult to beat within the industry.
Applications close: 22nd June 2010
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