Sustainability Expert for Mining and Energy Projects

2 weeks ago


Perth, Western Australia ERM Full time

ERM is a global leader in sustainability, seeking an experienced professional to join our team as a Senior Environmental Consultant in Perth. This role offers the opportunity to advance your career while making a significant impact in implementing ERM's global strategy.

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Environmental Consultant to support our services to the mining and future energy sector. You will be part of a highly successful team responsible for consulting on project permitting and approvals, while networking with ERM's global teams to share best practices across industries.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and/or support a wide variety of mining projects or future energy projects related to capital project development, environmental permitting, mine closure planning/decommissioning, and associated management plans.
  • Collaborate with other ERM national and global practitioners to execute projects, participate on teams composed of multi-disciplinary professionals from multiple offices around the global ERM organisation.
  • Develop technical skills, project experience, and general consulting and decision-making skills.
  • Contribute to proposal development, including development of technical scopes and cost estimates in accordance with ERM's policies and processes.
  • When required, direct and monitor project management activities related to projects, including task delegation and direction, subcontractor management, health & safety protocol management, monitoring of commercial performance, quality review of deliverables, and interaction with clients.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Bachelor of Science in environmental science or a related discipline.
  • 5+ years of relevant mining and/or energy industry experience, including terrestrial based environmental approvals/permitting and/or management. Consulting industry experience is highly desirable.
  • Experience leading the environmental approval and permitting process for major capital projects (i.e., new mines or expansions, hydrogen and renewable energy developments).
  • Strong knowledge of capital project management and experience working as part of an integrated team.
  • Experience conducting third-party reviews against capital project planning, industry best practice, regulatory requirements, and corporate standards.
What We Offer

As a Senior Environmental Consultant at ERM, you can expect:

  • A salary range of $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Flexible working arrangements and a commitment to work-life balance.
  • A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, including mental and physical health wellness support, confidential access to a wellbeing coach, and discounts with a range of retailers.
  • An Employee Banking Solutions Program offering preferential rates, banking discounts, fee waivers, and more.
  • The opportunity to join and work in local communities through the ERM foundation.
  • Discretionary performance bonuses.
  • Continuous training and development opportunities.


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