About Us Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business.
We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.
Our Opportunity Work Location: Pilbara Operations Roster: 14 days on / 7 days off - FIFO ex Perth Site Environmental Advisor for Exploration and Resource Development sites where there is underlying Exploration tenure or overlap.
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 ISO14001 documentation including but not limited to Risk Registers and Environmental Management Plans 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 Communicate with supervisory and managerial staff on the environmental approvals performance as required Provide advice to site team on environmental approvals and environmental compliance issues Identify actions to ensure compliance is documented and implemented in appropriate timeframe Ensure incident outcomes are conveyed to the wider team and actions are put in place to prevent reoccurrence.
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.
Deliver environmental appropriate toolboxes, SWI's and other training as applicable.
Provide direction and advice to Site teams in all areas of environmental management Qualifications and Experience Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science/Conservation Biology or similar discipline Demonstrated experience in environmental approvals, exploration, mining or government sector Experience in delivering management plans and associated documented objectives Experience in auditing and inspections of environmental approvals within a dynamic working environment Sound understanding of current legislative requirements in regard to environmental management in WA Work collaboratively with consultants and complete Health and Safety 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 Good knowledge of ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems Manual C Class Driver's Licence Certificate II First Responder or IV in Basic Healthcare would be desirable Our Commitment Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity.
We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds 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 across the world.
Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ 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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For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.
Applications close 16th July 2024.
Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified.
Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.
