Compliance Officer and Mining Engineer

STARLIGHT Business Consulting Services, Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

STARLIGHT Business Consulting Services, Inc. seeks a seasoned government relations and compliance specialist focused on mining regulations in the Philippines.

The role involves representing the company in consultations with government agencies and communities, conducting audits, and advising senior management on regulatory changes. Candidates should have 3–5 years’ experience in related fields, with proven field work capabilities and strong writing and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• At least 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role or exposure in government relations, compliance and permitting in mining or related industries.
• Ground work or field work experience is preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of mining laws, rules and regulations (Mining Act, etc.) and related health, safety, environment and social performance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company in consultations and negotiations with government agencies and local communities to resolve permitting and compliance matters.
• Conduct periodic compliance audits and assessments and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor changes in mining regulations and advise senior management on impacts and strategies.
• Oversee stakeholder mapping and engagement strategies aligned with BMRI standards.
• Maintain records of permits, licenses, and government correspondence.
• Travel to project sites as required.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Written & oral communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Teamwork

Job description

• Represent the company and engages in consultations and negotiations with government agencies and local communities to resolve permitting and compliance matters.
• Conducts 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/conducts 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.