Remote Environmental Scientist - Mining

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Flexible hours

Sustainability initiatives

Professional development

Impactful role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Environmental Scientist to support mining operations with a focus on assessing environmental impacts and developing mitigation strategies. The role requires 5+ years in environmental management within mining, strong regulatory knowledge, and excellent reporting skills.

You will collaborate with site teams and regulators to minimize ecological impact from anywhere, while ensuring compliance and sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental management, with specific experience in the mining industry.
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation, permitting processes, and impact assessment methodologies.
• Proficiency in environmental monitoring techniques and data analysis.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, essential for a remote position.
• Experience with GIS and environmental modeling software is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental impact assessments (EIAs) for new and existing mining projects.
• Develop and implement environmental management plans (EMPs) and monitoring programs.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international environmental legislation and standards.
• Manage environmental data, analyze results, and prepare comprehensive reports for regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Advise on best practices for waste management, water management, and biodiversity conservation in mining.
• Collaborate with operational teams to integrate environmental considerations into mine planning and execution.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Data analysis

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

GIS

Environmental legislation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Environmental Science/Environmental Management

Tools

GIS software

Environmental modeling software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Remote Environmental Scientist to support their mining operations across various locations. In this fully remote role, you will be responsible for assessing environmental impacts, developing mitigation strategies, and ensuring compliance with all environmental regulations. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to sustainable mining practices from anywhere, collaborating with site-based teams and regulatory bodies to minimize the ecological footprint of our operations. You will play a key role in environmental monitoring, reporting, and the implementation of best practices in environmental management, ensuring responsible resource extraction while maintaining a healthy planet.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental impact assessments (EIAs) for new and existing mining projects.
• Develop and implement environmental management plans (EMPs) and monitoring programs.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international environmental legislation and standards.
• Manage environmental data, analyze results, and prepare comprehensive reports for regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Advise on best practices for waste management, water management, and biodiversity conservation in mining.
• Collaborate with operational teams to integrate environmental considerations into mine planning and execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental management, with specific experience in the mining industry .
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation, permitting processes, and impact assessment methodologies.
• Proficiency in environmental monitoring techniques and data analysis.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, essential for a remote position.
• Experience with GIS and environmental modeling software is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work benefits.
• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from anywhere.
• Contribution to environmental sustainability initiatives within the mining sector.
• Professional development opportunities and training in environmental best practices.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the environmental performance of mining operations based out of Queenstown .