Environmental Superintendent - ARK Project Feasibility Study

About the role

Kibali Gold Mine is recruiting an Environmental Superintendent for the ARK Project feasibility study. The role coordinates and oversees the environmental workstreams needed to support the study, including ESIA activities, baseline studies, licensing and permitting, environmental management planning, contractor compliance, land disturbance controls, rehabilitation planning and ISO 14001:2015-aligned management. It works closely with project teams, contractors, consultants, regulators and internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate environmental activities, including the preparation, execution, review and delivery of ESIA and baseline studies
• Manage environmental consultants and technical specialists, and liaise with regulatory and government bodies
• Track and implement environmental legal requirements, licences, permits and approvals
• Take part in ESIA consultations and stakeholder engagement, and support the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)
• Oversee Environmental Management Systems in line with ISO 14001:2015 and embed environmental risks and permit conditions into project planning and design
• Monitor contractor and consultant environmental performance and oversee land clearing, biodiversity, water, waste, hazardous materials, erosion control, rehabilitation and closure
• Conduct safety, health and environmental risk assessments, act as focal point for audits and inspections, and train staff, contractors and consultants
• Maintain environmental records, registers, reports and action trackers

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management or a related field; a postgraduate qualification or certification in environmental management, ISO 14001, ESIA, biodiversity or water management is advantageous
• Minimum 8 years' direct experience in environmental management in the mining industry, including with regulatory agencies
• At least 5 years of supervisory or team leadership experience
• Experience supporting feasibility studies, mine expansion or major capital projects is highly advantageous
• Valid driver's licence; French is an advantage

Required skills

• Technical knowledge of ESIA, baseline studies, permitting, environmental management planning, rehabilitation and ISO 14001:2015
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and mining environmental compliance
• Ability to manage consultants, contractors, deliverables, schedules and multidisciplinary interfaces
• Project management, analytical, reporting, communication and presentation skills
• Computer literacy and ability to work in a multicultural, remote, site-based environment

What we offer

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits
• A dynamic, collaborative team and opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization