Compliance Officer and Mining Engineer

Starlight Business Consulting Services, Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 446,400 - 669,600; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in the mining sector is seeking a professional to manage compliance and permitting matters in Makati. Responsibilities include engaging with government agencies, conducting audits, and advising senior management on regulatory changes. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of mining laws and regulations. The role is based on-site with potential travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in government relations, compliance, and permitting in mining or similar industries.
• Strong knowledge of mining laws and regulations (e.g., Mining Act, FTAAs).
• Ability to work with teams and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Engage in consultations and negotiations with government agencies.
• Conduct compliance audits and assess regulatory requirements.
• Prepare reports related to permits and clearances for mining operations.

Skills

Strong people skills

Excellent written and oral communication

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Starlight Business Consulting Services, Inc.

On-site - Makati • 3-5 Yrs Exp • Bachelor • Full-time

Job Description

• Represent the company and engages in consultations and negotiations with government agencies and local communities to resolve permitting and compliance matters.
• Conduct periodic compliance audits and assessments to identify potential gaps or areas for improvement and implements corrective actions.
• Keeps abreast of changes in mining regulations and policies in the Philippines and advises senior management on potential impacts and compliance strategies.
• Facilitate/conduct stakeholder mapping according to BMRI standards and recommend appropriate engagement strategies.
• Repairs any damaged or difficult relationships externally in order to maximize BMRI’s influence and credibility.
• Proactively identifies opportunities to use stakeholder engagement to deliver strategic benefit.
• Engages effectively on complex issues with hostile stakeholders.
• Proactively identifies and resolves tenement-related issues, such as land access, indigenous rights, and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversees the implementation of exploration plans, monitoring progress, identifying risks, and recommending adjustments when necessary.
• Conducts regular audits and reviews of exploration tenements to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Monitors compliance with tenement management, occupational health and safety, environmental protection, and community development programs.
• Maintain records of permits, licenses, and correspondence with government agencies.
• Assistance in contract management aligned with the service provider in line with the applications of permits and clearance for the various operations of the area.
• Prepares reports and oversees logistical requirements in terms of the application of the permits and clearances for mining operations.
• Performs other tasks as may be directed by the executives.
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in similar role or exposure in government relations, and compliance and permitting in mining and similar industries.
• With experience in ground work or field work
• Excellent knowledge on mining laws, rules and regulations such as on the Mining Act, FTAAs, different Department Orders related to Health, Safety, Environment, Social Performance and Mining Operations.
• Broad knowledge on mining permitting and compliances.
• With good judgement and critical thinking and analytical skills;
• With satisfactory skills in writing and oral communication, negotiation, being resilient.
• Strong people skills and excellent skill working with teams
• Able to attend to details, immediately recognize exposures/risks, communicate effectively, organize, work under pressure, and manage time.
• Ability to travel and work at the project site and other work areas apart from the Makati office as may be required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in government relations, compliance and permitting in mining or similar industries.
• Experience in ground work or field work.
• Strong knowledge of mining laws and regulations (e.g., Mining Act, FTAAs, related Department Orders).
• Good judgement, critical thinking, analytical, and written/oral communication skills; negotiation and resilience.
• Ability to work with teams and manage multiple tasks, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and other locations as required.

Location & Travel

On-site in Makati with potential travel to project sites as required.

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