Permanent Full-Time PositionResidential role 45 mins from ToowoombaJoin the operation at an exciting time of growthThe New Acland Coal Mine (NAC), a thin seam open cut mining operation is owned and managed by New Hope Group. NAC based in Acland, 35km north-west of Toowoomba, has played a key role in the Darling Downs region as an employer and economic contributor since it began operation in October 2002.New Acland Mines unique approach to achieving a sustainable, economically productive and environmentally healthy post mine landscape is award winning, demonstrating leadership and commitment to sustainable business practices.We are seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor (Water) based on site in Acland to conduct site-based water management activities to ensure compliance with statutory environmental obligations.About the role:Provide advice and support onsite to ensure compliance with statutory obligationsCommunicate water issues, standards and procedures regarding management of surface water and groundwaterCoordinate environmental water sampling and complete required reports to maintain licenses and approvals, within required timeframesAct as liaison on behalf of New Acland Coal as required with government agencies and local community including but not limited to informal emails, telephone calls, formal reports, meetings and site inspections as requiredCoordinate the management and application of environmental licenses and approvals within required timeframes and frameworksManage and supervise environmental contractors in line with organisational requirements to ensure effective and compliant delivery of operationEngage with the Community liaison officers with regard to community complaint investigation and management and ensure timely deliver of responseYou will bring:A Bachelor of Environmental Science or Engineering (Environmental) or equivalentFive (5) years experience in senior environmental (water) role preferably in coal industryExperience in operating and maintaining an environmental management systemExperience with managing environmental compliance and liaising with the regulatorExperience with water managementCoordinating and managing a range of environmental monitoring programsTime management skills and ability to complete tasks in a timely mannerWhat we offerAt NAC we make the health, safety, and well-being of our people our absolute priority and we are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment with the core objective that our people go home at the end of the day unharmed.New Acland Mine offers a unique opportunity to live and work locally in the family friendly and developing Toowoomba Region, whilst enjoying the benefits a career in mining offers.This residential role will work Monday to Friday roster where you will be able to access New Hope Group benefits such as subsidised health insurance, salary packaging, on the job training and career development.New Hope Group and New Acland Coal is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we committed to promoting a workforce that embodies the people, the community, and attributes of the regions in which we operate.    AUD Acland 4401

NHG - Senior Environmental Adviser (Water)

  • Permanent Full-Time Position
  • Residential role 45 mins from Toowoomba
  • Join the operation at an exciting time of growth

The New Acland Coal Mine (NAC), a thin seam open cut mining operation is owned and managed by New Hope Group. NAC based in Acland, 35km north-west of Toowoomba, has played a key role in the Darling Downs region as an employer and economic contributor since it began operation in October 2002.

New Acland Mines unique approach to achieving a sustainable, economically productive and environmentally healthy post mine landscape is award winning, demonstrating leadership and commitment to sustainable business practices.

We are seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor (Water) based on site in Acland to conduct site-based water management activities to ensure compliance with statutory environmental obligations.

About the role:

  • Provide advice and support onsite to ensure compliance with statutory obligations
  • Communicate water issues, standards and procedures regarding management of surface water and groundwater
  • Coordinate environmental water sampling and complete required reports to maintain licenses and approvals, within required timeframes
  • Act as liaison on behalf of New Acland Coal as required with government agencies and local community including but not limited to informal emails, telephone calls, formal reports, meetings and site inspections as required
  • Coordinate the management and application of environmental licenses and approvals within required timeframes and frameworks
  • Manage and supervise environmental contractors in line with organisational requirements to ensure effective and compliant delivery of operation
  • Engage with the Community liaison officers with regard to community complaint investigation and management and ensure timely deliver of response

You will bring:

  • A Bachelor of Environmental Science or Engineering (Environmental) or equivalent
  • Five (5) years experience in senior environmental (water) role preferably in coal industry
  • Experience in operating and maintaining an environmental management system
  • Experience with managing environmental compliance and liaising with the regulator
  • Experience with water management
  • Coordinating and managing a range of environmental monitoring programs
  • Time management skills and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner

What we offer

At NAC we make the health, safety, and well-being of our people our absolute priority and we are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment with the core objective that our people go home at the end of the day unharmed.

New Acland Mine offers a unique opportunity to live and work locally in the family friendly and developing Toowoomba Region, whilst enjoying the benefits a career in mining offers.

This residential role will work Monday to Friday roster where you will be able to access New Hope Group benefits such as subsidised health insurance, salary packaging, on the job training and career development.

New Hope Group and New Acland Coal is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we committed to promoting a workforce that embodies the people, the community, and attributes of the regions in which we operate. 

 

 

  • Posted Date 07 May 2024
  • Location Acland
    QLD / Australia
  • Industry Resources & Energy
  • Job Type
  • Salary Not provided