Environment Supervisor

Job Summary

We are currently seeking to recruit an Environment Supervisor to join our highly dynamic workforce within our Simberi Operations Island in New Ireland Province.

The Role

Reporting to the Environment Superintendent, the Environment Supervisor is responsible for overseeing field operations and lead the planning, management, improvement, and delivery of the SGCL’s Environmental Management and Monitoring Programs.

The Environment Supervisor is expected to lead process improvement initiatives to ensure that monitoring operations and data requirements are delivered safely, efficiently, and timely whilst maintaining high levels of service and that all monitoring activities comply with the necessary quality assurance systems.

This is an exciting time to join Simberi & St Barbara as we embark on our “Building Brilliance” journey to transform the business and deliver sustainable value. 

This is a FIFO position; the roster is a 21/14 roster. Point of Hire is restricted to Kavieng/Rabaul/Port Moresby/Lae/Mt Hagen or Tabar group of Islands. (Locals are encouraged to apply)

Key responsibilities include:

Technical accountabilities

• Leading safe work practices by ensuring safe work conditions and practices in the Department, proactively investigating all safety and health concerns and implementing continuous safety improvement.
• Assist the Environment Superintendent in coordinating and overseeing environment monitoring operations and the implementation of the EMMPs
• Ensure accurate environmental reporting both internally and externally
• Support the Environment Department to meet its environmental monitoring obligations by supporting Environment Officers/Technicians in the;

1. Collection and processing of raw data
2. Validation of the data gathered.
3. Analysis, interpretation and reporting of data for internal and external use and.
4. Management of databases and other supporting software.

• Ensure data collection and analysis meets industry and international standards
• Ensure the Cyanide Testing and the EMMP sample prep laboratories meet the highest quality and safety standards.
• Oversee the installation and maintenance of various equipment/instrumentation using scientific principles and theories to improve environmental monitoring processes.
• Ensure monitoring programmes are advanced through liaising, coordinating, and collaborating with internal and external parties.
• Responsible for ensuring that monitoring programme protocols are up to date and correct
• Identify opportunities for process and systems improvement
• Lead and contribute to the development of innovative approaches to solving complex environmental monitoring problems
• Ensure that requests for data and information are met promptly and to customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for producing monthly reports to management and reviewing and updating quarterly compliance reports to PNG CEPA.

Scheduling accountabilities

• Managing effective use of available resources, including own time, in support of the delivery of the team/crew.

People accountabilities

• Contributing to the development of capability within the team/crew.
• Contributing to an effective team/crew.
• Ensuring own work performance meets all role requirements; and taking appropriate professional development actions.
• Ensuring outputs and development of the team/crew.

Qualifications, skills, and experience required:

• Behavior consistent with St Barbara’s Values
• Ability to produce a National Police Clearance (valid within the last three months) for site access purposes
• Current unencumbered Class ‘6’ Driver’s Licence
• Degree in Science/Engineering (Environmental/Chemistry)
• At least five years of relevant work experience in the extractive industry (Mining/Oil & Gas)
• Experience developing and implementing environmental monitoring programs
• Experience developing and implementing laboratory quality management systems
• Leadership Experience
• Demonstrate working knowledge of the relevant PNG Environmental Acts and Regulations
• Proficient and fully conversant in all Microsoft Office Applications
• Working knowledge of Monitor Pro, SPSS, Power BI, MapInfo/ArcGIS would be an advantage
• Experience in developing and implementing Environmental Management Systems (ISO14001)

About Us

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic and motivated team of industry professionals with considerable experience in the demands and practices of the mining industry.

Simberi Gold Company Ltd offers a competitive remuneration package, commensurate with experience.

Short-listing for this position commences immediately and we do reserve the right to commence processing applications prior to the nominated close off date. 

Closing date: Saturday 2^nd July 2022 at close of business.

Please email you applications CVs and supporting documents to Simberi.Recruitment@stbarbara.com.au

St Barbara is an Equal Opportunity Employer and in 2016, 2015 and 2014 was recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). St Barbara is the only mining company in Australia to receive this citation for three consecutive years. Recognition for St Barbara's commitment and achievement in eliminating the gender pay equity gap has also been recognised nationally through industry awards.

For further information on St Barbara and to apply for this role, please visit www.stbarbara.com.au