Senior Specialist - SHES, 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

The Sr Specialist SHES is a subject matter expert for Environment in the relevant department within the SHES team.  This job assists with the development of local/regional systems, procedures and initiatives, incorporating identified leading practices, to enable compliance to SHES Group Mandate and Standards.

What you will be doing

Working under the direction of the relevant SHES Manager & Sr. Manager Environment remediation this job has the following accountabilities:
•    Provide specialist subject matter expertise of the implementation of global Environment management systems and processes to support the SHES (Environment) Group Procedures
•    Support the implementation and embedment of global SHES (Environment) systems and processes with the local site
•    Provide advice to the Business on site or regional Environmental matters or initiatives
•    Develop and monitor environmental and ESG improvement initiatives for incorporation into site annual SHES improvement plan (aligning to discrete manufacturing and Asia SHES)
•    Act as an SME focal point when SHES (Environment) related issues are escalated from plants 
•    Liasoning with Government bodies like JSPCB & CPCB as applicable
•    Initiate and engage with Indian Environmental or ESG bodies (including presentation where required) to recognize Gomia or regional success in managing ESG or environmental matters. 
•    Conduct environment audits and inspections
•    Assessing and provide framework for operations teams to manage environmental risks
•    Reporting of environmental risk management to VP SHES and Asia MCM.
•    Leading & Training teams regarding environmental management and environmental risks (including controls)
•    Reporting (regulatory and Orica internal) for Environmental performance
•    Oversee waste management and emissions control
•    Analysis, review, reporting and escalation of groundwater or emissions reporting to site manager, Asia MCM and Asia VP SHES.
•    Direct environmental remediation works providing technical input and in consultation with environmental specialists and Asia VP SHES
•    Provide input and facilitate specialists input into the Gomia Contamination remedial strategy
•    Participation in the Asia Discrete manufacturing Environmental Steering Committee
•    Maintain independent review and audit of potential contemporary sources and source control 
•    Management of environmental team and facilitate work for environmental remediation worker
•    Lab scale environmental trials as needed
 

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in English, both written and verbal, is required.
• At least 10 years of experience in environmental management or related work.
• Familiarity with environmental remediation processes.
• Solid computer skills, particularly in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, 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.