Environmental Superintendent – Waste Management, Environmental Health & Projects.

Job description

At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job description:

Specific Job Responsibility

Waste Management:

Develop, implement, and monitor site-wide waste management plans covering solid, liquid, and hazardous waste.
Ensure waste segregation, safe storage, transportation, and disposal practices in compliance with ZEMA and company standards.
Manage waste contractors and internal waste handling personnel.
Oversee landfill operations and treatment systems, including leachate and effluent control.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in waste minimization, reuse, and recycling.

Environmental Health:

Monitor and assess environmental health risks, including water and air quality, sanitation, and vector-borne diseases.
Implement programs on potable water supply, wastewater treatment, and food safety within the mine site.
Support occupational health programs by monitoring environmental exposures (e.g., dust, noise, chemicals).
Conduct regular inspections and audits of camp and facility hygiene conditions.

Environmental Projects:

Lead environmental improvement and rehabilitation projects (e.g., revegetation, erosion control, pollution abatement).
Manage project budgets, schedules, and contractor performance for environmental initiatives.
Support permitting, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), and Environmental Management Plans (EMPs).
Maintain accurate environmental records and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual environmental reports.

Team Leadership and Training:

Supervise and mentor junior environmental staff and contractors.
Develop and deliver training programs on waste management, environmental health, and sustainability.
Promote environmental awareness and best practices across departments.

 Stakeholder Engagement:

Liaise with government agencies, NGOs, and community stakeholders on environmental health and sustainability programs.
Collaborate with community development teams on environmental outreach and education.

Job Specific Competencies
Ability to enhance compliance with the Zambian Environmental Legal requirements, corporate commitments and international best practices.
Must be able to demonstrate Environmental law and compliance requirements
Environmental management in general
Knowledge and experience with Environmental Management System (EMS).
Site-based position at a remote mining operation
Fieldwork in varying environmental conditions, including use of PPE and adherence to safety standards.
May involve interaction with local communities and off-site stakeholders.

Key Job Attributes
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
High integrity and commitment to environmental stewardship