Environment Advisor - Port Hedland, Australia - Fortescue

Description

About Us

Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Port Hedland - Fortescue's Hedland Operations are located on the traditional lands of the Kariyarra people.

Roster: 8 Days on, 6 Days Off, FIFO from Perth

The Environment Advisor is responsible for undertaking site based environmental monitoring and management activities to ensure Fortescue's Pilbara sites operate in accordance with relevant environmental approvals and legislation. We are seeking a passionate and experienced individual provide guidance and support to site based operational personnel in all areas of environmental management through the delivery of training and awareness packages, undertaking workplace inspections and through general guidance and advise to ensure the business operates in an environmentally responsible manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct field-based environmental monitoring activities, including sampling of surface water, groundwater, dust, and soil.
• Analyse monitoring data for compliance against trigger levels and long-term trends.
• Perform internal compliance verifications to ensure adherence to environmental approval requirements.
• Assist in incident investigations and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Prepare annual statutory environmental compliance reports.
• Monitor disturbance levels against approval limits and assess proposed clearing activities for compliance.
• Deliver quarterly environmental communication packages and key messages to site personnel.
• Provide guidance and advice to site-based personnel on environmental practices.
• Conduct internal workplace inspections to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Embrace innovation and technology for safer work practices, such as telemetry and drone technology.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements to achieve environmental excellence.

Qualifications and Experience

• Significant demonstrable experience in the resource sector, with a focus on environmental management.
• Experience in dust monitoring within the port / rail sector will be highly regarded.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant state and federal environmental legislation and its application in the resource sector.
• Understanding of Environment Management Systems (EMS) and their implementation.
• Degree qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members and communicate complex concepts clearly.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment, ensuring deadlines are met and projects are completed efficiently.

Our Commitment

Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.