SHES Specialist - Environment

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

At Orica, we are shaping the future of mining and infrastructure through safe, responsible, and sustainable solutions. We are currently seeking an experienced SHES Specialist (Environment) to join our Gomia manufacturing site and play a key role in strengthening environmental governance, compliance, and remediation across our operations. You will act as the site subject matter expert for environmental management, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and alignment with Orica’s global SHES standards.

This role is ideal for an environmental professional who enjoys being hands-on at site level, while also contributing to regional and global environmental initiatives.

If you are an experienced environmental professional looking for a meaningful, site-based role with regional exposure, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape a safer, more sustainable future with Orica.

What you will be doing

• Implementing and embedding Orica’s global environmental management systems and procedures at site level
• Providing expert advice to site and regional stakeholders on environmental and ESG-related matters
• Developing, monitoring, and driving environmental and ESG improvement initiatives aligned with site SHES plans
• Acting as the escalation point for environmental issues from the plant and leading investigations and remediation activities
• Managing environmental audits, inspections, and risk assessments
• Leading regulatory engagement and liaison with government bodies such as JSPCB and CPCB
• Overseeing waste management, emissions control, groundwater monitoring, and environmental reporting (regulatory and internal)
• Analysing environmental performance data and escalating key risks to site leadership and Asia SHES leadership
• Supporting and contributing to environmental remediation strategies, including contamination management
• Leading environmental training and capability-building across the site
• Managing a small on-site environmental team, including an Environmental Coordinator and Lab Technician
• Participating in regional environmental forums and steering committees, representing Gomia where required

What you will bring

Essential:

• Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related discipline (undergraduate or postgraduate)
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in an environmental role within manufacturing, industrial, or heavy industry environments
• Strong working knowledge of environmental compliance, audits, and risk management
• Ability to engage confidently with regulators and internal stakeholders
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal)
• Strong documentation, reporting, and analytical skill

Preferred:

• Exposure to environmental remediation or contamination management projects
• Experience working in regulated manufacturing or discrete manufacturing environments
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.