Environmental Advisor

Health, Safety & Environment (Mining, Resources & Energy)

Fitzroy Mining Operations is a new force in the Queensland metallurgical coal mining industry with a portfolio of existing operations and a pipeline of growth projects. In our short history, we have successfully reinvigorated operations at Carborough Downs underground mine, breathed new life into the Broadlea open cut and we have our new underground longwall - Ironbark No.1.

Our employees are engaged, connected to our business, proud of what we have achieved, have conviction in one another and our potential. Innovative thinking and decisive leadership are the hallmarks of the company. We deliver a challenging and rewarding environment, and our success is built on the foundation of being a people business that mines coal.

Ironbark No1 is seeking an experienced Environmental Advisor to join the team.

About the role

You will be reporting to the Environmental Specialist onsite and will play a multifaceted and key role in providing safe and efficient environmental management and environmental compliance for the operations of Ironbark No1.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Execute operational site targets to facilitate continuous improvement in environmental performance.
• Provide strategic advice and support on environmental aspects, including responsibility for day-to-day environmental operations.
• Implement and maintain the site environmental management system.
• Develop and review the application of new procedures, processes, methodologies, and technologies where necessary.
• Identify environmental risks and monitor the effectiveness of agreed controls.
• Coordinate and undertake site monitoring programs, data collection and analysis, and reporting to ensure compliance with obligations, commitments, and company requirements.
• Assist with the completion of internal and external reporting requirements.
  Ensure all necessary records are collated and filed in accordance with internal and external procedures and policy.
• Manage contractors and consultants in accordance with the operation specific contractor management requirements.
• Report non-compliances through the established reporting systems.
  Lead investigations relevant to internal environmental incidents, as well as support investigations for externally reportable incidents.
• Participate in assurance activities such as audits, reports and reviews that monitor environmental performance.
• Implement any corrective actions identified through risk management processes including incidents (internal / external), audits etc.
• Maintain the site environmental budget (operational cost & capital) and complete monthly reporting requirements (forecast, commitment journals).
  Develop, implement, and communicate operational specific environmental training and awareness programs.

Our Operating Philosophy

To deliver our objective, we will conduct ourselves in accordance with the following:

• We each do what we say we are going to do.
• We deal with each other honestly and with respect.
• We work with our people to ensure that they are safe, so they go home healthy and unharmed from their work activities.
• We want our people to be rewarded fairly for their efforts

What's in it for you

These roles are Moranbah based; providing great lifestyle options just 2 hours from Mackay and the Whitsunday coast.

• Choose to live in Moranbah and receive accommodation assistance or choose DIDO/FIFO (Flights Salary Sacrificed) with accommodation provided in Moranbah or Coppabella while on shift.
• Great 9-day fortnight roster – 5/2 -4/3
• Great salaries to attract and retain the right people
• Generous staff performance bonus
• Subsidised health insurance
• Salary sacrifice available for novated car leasing and FIFO flights
• Income protection insurance
• Onsite physiotherapy appointments and vaccines for flu and COVID
• Personal development encouraged with reimbursement for approved study programs
• Healthy lifestyle support through gym and sporting club membership subsidies
• Relocation provided by Fitzroy

Fitzroy Requirements – attitude is everything

Our workplace is dynamic and open to challenging thought and driving change. To be successful in this role you will have qualifications in a Mining related discipline and experience in underground coal mining is preferred. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with superior reasoning and problem-solving skills and excellent interpersonal skills.

Got what it takes?

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills:

• Relevant Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or similar
• Previous experience in a mining or heavy industry
• You must be able to work autonomously with strong planning, organising and time management skills
• Interpersonally you will have the ability to integrate environmentally sound and sustainable practices efficiently into a coal mining operation
• successfully achieve business goals and outcomes while accepting accountability and responsibility at all times.
• You will also be focused, motivated and self-directed
• You will have a high regard for attention to detail, enhanced by strong interpersonal and communication skills and a commitment to safety in the workplace.

If you think that you have the necessary qualifications, experience and passion and Fitzroy sounds like the right place for you, apply now

Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

How many years' experience do you have as an Environmental Adviser?

Do you have underground mining experience?

Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

Do you have experience working as an Environmental Advisor for an Underground Coal Mine?

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