Environmental Officer
2025-07-21T22:06:23+00:00
First Quantum Mineral
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FULL_TIME
Kalumbila
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Mining
Management
2025-10-31T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
8
Location: Solwezi, Zambia
Job Type: Full-Time
Company: First Quantum Minerals Ltd.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a qualified Environmental Officer to support the implementation of the company’s environmental management plan. The role involves monitoring compliance, ensuring regulatory alignment, and promoting sustainable practices across the site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor environmental performance in line with legal and corporate standards
- Conduct site inspections, audits, and impact assessments
- Collect and analyze environmental samples (air, water, soil)
- Prepare and submit regulatory reports and environmental documentation
- Promote awareness and provide training on environmental issues
- Work with departments to reduce environmental risks and incidents
Qualifications:
- Degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or related field
- 2+ years of experience in environmental management (mining preferred)
- Knowledge of Zambian environmental legislation and ISO standards
- Strong report-writing and presentation skills
- Proficiency in GIS, Excel, and other environmental monitoring software is an advantage
Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of capital projects Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans Manage contractors and consultants to ensure work meets quality and compliance standards Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies Coordinate with operations and engineering teams to align project objectives Track progress, generate reports, and communicate with stakeholders
Degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or related field 2+ years of experience in environmental management (mining preferred) Knowledge of Zambian environmental legislation and ISO standards Strong report-writing and presentation skills Proficiency in GIS, Excel, and other environmental monitoring software is an advantage
Degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or related field 2+ years of experience in environmental management (mining preferred) Knowledge of Zambian environmental legislation and ISO standards Strong report-writing and presentation skills Proficiency in GIS, Excel, and other environmental monitoring software is an advantage
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Vacancy title:
Environmental Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Mining, Category: Management]
Jobs at:
First Quantum Mineral
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, October 31 2025
Duty Station:
Kalumbila | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 21 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Location: Solwezi, Zambia
Job Type: Full-Time
Company: First Quantum Minerals Ltd.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a qualified Environmental Officer to support the implementation of the company’s environmental management plan. The role involves monitoring compliance, ensuring regulatory alignment, and promoting sustainable practices across the site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor environmental performance in line with legal and corporate standards
- Conduct site inspections, audits, and impact assessments
- Collect and analyze environmental samples (air, water, soil)
- Prepare and submit regulatory reports and environmental documentation
- Promote awareness and provide training on environmental issues
- Work with departments to reduce environmental risks and incidents
Qualifications:
- Degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or related field
- 2+ years of experience in environmental management (mining preferred)
- Knowledge of Zambian environmental legislation and ISO standards
- Strong report-writing and presentation skills
- Proficiency in GIS, Excel, and other environmental monitoring software is an advantage
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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