Lead Auditor, Responsible Mining & ESG

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM CVS is seeking a Lead Auditor to drive independent third-party certification and assurance projects in the mining and metals sector from Houston, TX. You will guide audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting, collaborating with multidisciplinary specialists to advance ESG performance and governance.

You will mentor junior auditors and contribute to advancing audit methodologies while traveling internationally up to 75% as required by client engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Significant experience auditing or implementing management systems in mining/metals.
• Qualified or registered Lead Auditor for ISO 14001/45001/50001/9001.
• Experience auditing responsible mining standards (IRMA, Copper Mark, ICMM, ASI).
• Strong understanding of ESG reporting and management systems in mining.

Responsibilities

• Lead third-party certification and assurance audits across ISO management system standards and responsible mining frameworks.
• Develop audit plans and coordinate execution across dispersed, multidisciplinary teams.
• Produce high-quality audit reports communicating findings, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Provide technical leadership during audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Mentor auditors and contribute to capability building and practice improvements.

Skills

Audit leadership

Stakeholder engagement

ESG performance

Report writing

Project management

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related

Tools

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

ISO 50001

ISO 9001

Job description

ERM CVS is seeking a Lead Auditor to drive independent third-party certification and assurance projects in the mining and metals sector from Houston, TX. You will guide audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting, collaborating with multidisciplinary specialists to advance ESG performance and governance.

You will mentor junior auditors and contribute to advancing audit methodologies while traveling internationally up to 75% as required by client engagements.