Superintendent - Environmental

Barrick Mining Corporation • Grant District, WV

21d

About The Position

Kibali Gold Mine seeks an Environmental Superintendent for the ARK Project feasibility study. The role coordinates and oversees environmental workstreams supporting the study, including Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) activities, environmental baseline studies, licensing and permitting, environmental management planning, contractor environmental compliance, land disturbance controls, rehabilitation planning, and implementation of environmental management requirements aligned with ISO 14001:2015.

The Environmental Superintendent works with project teams, contractors, consultants, regulators, and internal stakeholders to identify and manage environmental risks, obligations, permits, and commitments and integrate them into project planning and execution. The role supports safe, compliant, responsible project development and contributes to environmental stewardship, sustainable mining, and positive host-community legacy.

The position leads and coordinates environmental activities, manages environmental consultants and technical specialists, and oversees regulatory compliance, permitting, ESIA and ESMP documentation, environmental management systems, contractor performance, environmental audits, training, and project environmental records. It also provides technical guidance and collaborates across project, engineering, construction, operations, and sustainability teams to incorporate environmental considerations into project decisions and delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of direct environmental management experience in the mining industry, including interaction with regulatory agencies and government authorities.
• Technical knowledge and practical experience in ESIA, environmental baseline studies, permitting, environmental management planning, rehabilitation, and RAP-related processes.
• Strong working knowledge of environmental legislation, permitting processes, ISO 14001:2015 requirements, and mining environmental compliance obligations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage consultants, contractors, environmental deliverables, schedules, action trackers, and multidisciplinary project interfaces.
• At least 5 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Proven project management capability and ability to manage multiple priorities, deliverables, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, reporting, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, remote, and site-based project environment.
• Computer literacy and ability to maintain accurate environmental records, registers, and reports.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Nice To Haves

• Postgraduate qualification or additional certification in environmental management, project management, ISO 14001, ESIA, biodiversity, or water management.
• Experience supporting feasibility studies, mine expansion projects, major capital projects, or project development studies.
• French language capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate environmental activities for the ARK Project feasibility study.
• Coordinate the preparation, execution, review, and delivery of ESIAs for project components, including environmental baseline studies.
• Manage environmental consultants and technical specialists to ensure quality deliverables, timely reporting, and alignment with project requirements.
• Identify, track, and implement environmental legal requirements, including ESIAs, licences, permits, and approvals.
• Liaise with regulatory and government bodies regarding environmental laws, regulations, and permitting requirements.
• Represent the company in ESIA-related meetings, consultations, and stakeholder engagement processes.
• Review ESIA documentation and support preparation, implementation, and monitoring of the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP).
• Oversee development, implementation, and maintenance of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) in accordance with ISO 14001:2015.
• Integrate environmental risks, constraints, permit conditions, and mitigation measures into feasibility planning, engineering design, schedules, and project risk registers.
• Collaborate with project, engineering, construction, operations, and sustainability teams to integrate environmental considerations into project planning and execution.
• Monitor contractor and consultant environmental performance and ensure compliance with management plans, permit conditions, site procedures, and Barrick standards.
• Manage environmental aspects related to land clearing, biodiversity, water, waste, hazardous materials, erosion control, rehabilitation, and closure considerations.
• Conduct safety, health, and environmental risk assessments and recommend improvements to environmental performance and sustainable practices.
• Serve as the focal point for environmental audits, inspections, and reviews, and facilitate corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical guidance on environmental regulations, industry best practice, and emerging environmental risks.
• Develop and deliver environmental awareness and compliance training for project employees, contractors, and consultants.
• Maintain environmental records, registers, reports, action trackers, and evidence files for feasibility study deliverables, audits, and regulatory submissions.
• Build working relationships with contractors and consultants to align them with the Barrick Environmental Management System and project environmental commitments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
• Opportunity to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Commitment to a safe work environment and leaving a sustainable legacy in host communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior