Environment Head
CurrentWith operations in 10 countries over 5 continents Glencore Zinc comprises 32 Zinc and Lead mines, 17 concentrators sand 12 smelters and employs over 52.000 people. The main objectives of the head of environment are leading environmental management in order to develop the strategies and programs to: (1) reduce risks and liabilities associated to tailings management; (2) ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory standards; (3) address climate change risks and adaptation strategies; (4) ensure integration of mine closure into life cycle planning of the operations.Specific responsibilities include:Setting requirements, defining the strategy, and ensuring compliance/targets, regarding the environment management system.Managing risks and compliance around Tailings & Hydroelectric Dams – through detailed knowledge of the plans, maintenance, functioning of each asset TSF and Hydroelectric dam to ensure all assets are being managed to best practice and Corporate/International standards. Environmental Assurance Initiatives –plan, schedule and coordinate assurance processes regarding the environment; ensuring action plans are realistic and utilizes other site practices to bring up to standard quickly. Work with sites to ensure correct actions are in place prior to verification audits. Develop and implement audit tools and guidelines to ensure the verification of Environmental initiatives.Environmental Coaching and professional development - Have regular contact with General Managers & Senior Managers for coaching on Environmental initiatives and system.- Develop, coordinate, and promote environmental learning to site Environment Leads and establish network for sharing.