Environmental Officer

Hays are currently recruiting for an experienced Environmental Officer for a short term project

Your new company 
Hays is partnering with a leading mining operation to recruit an experienced Environmental Officer. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established site-based environmental team and support day-to-day environmental monitoring, compliance and improvement activities.
Your new role 
Working a 8 days on, 6 days off roster, you will provide field support across the operation and assist with the delivery of environmental management and compliance requirements.The initial assignment will cover two swings from 14 December to 4 January, flying from either Townsville or Brisbane. There is a strong possibility that the assignment will extend beyond the initial swings.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting routine and ad hoc environmental field sampling
• Completing environmental inspections and verifying site controls
• Supporting environmental incident investigations and corrective actions
• Preparing field samples and managing chain-of-custody documentation
• Maintaining accurate environmental monitoring records and databases
• Conducting minor maintenance and calibration of sampling equipment
• Analysing environmental data and assisting with internal and external reporting
• Supporting environmental projects, training and continuous improvement initiatives
• Liaising with operational teams and other internal stakeholders on environmental matters

What you'll need to succeed 
To be successful in this role, you will require:

• A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline
• Previous environmental experience within the mining or resources sector
• Sound knowledge of environmental monitoring methods and management systems
• Experience completing field sampling, inspections and environmental reporting
• Strong data analysis, record-keeping and written communication skills
• Good computer literacy, with GIS experience
• A current C Class driver’s licence
• Previous 4WD driving experience
• The ability to work independently and follow established procedures and sampling methodologies

What you'll get in return 

• FIFO travel from Townsville or Brisbane
•  8/6 roster
• Two confirmed initial swings across 14 December to 4 January
• Potential for the role to extend
• The opportunity to work with an established environmental team at a major mining operation
• Competitive hourly rate and site-based conditions

What you need to do now 
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to morgan.timonen@hays.com.au or call us now on 47498399.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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