Superintendent - Environmental
Environmental Superintendent – ARK Project
Position Description
Kibali Gold Mine seeks to recruit an Environmental Superintendent for the ARK Project feasibility study.
The Environmental Superintendent will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the environmental workstreams required to support the ARK Project feasibility study. This includes Environmental and Social Impact Assessment activities, environmental baseline studies, licensing and permitting, environmental management planning, contractor environmental compliance, land disturbance controls, rehabilitation planning, and the implementation of environmental management requirements aligned to ISO 14001:2015.
The role will work closely with project teams, contractors, consultants, regulators, and internal stakeholders to ensure that environmental risks, obligations, permits, and commitments are identified, managed, and integrated into project planning and execution. The Environmental Superintendent will support safe, compliant, and responsible project development while contributing to Barrick’s commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainable mining and leaving a positive legacy in host communities.
Duties & Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate environmental activities for the ARK Project feasibility study.
Coordinate the preparation, execution, review, and delivery of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) for the various project components, including associated environmental baseline studies.
Manage environmental consultants and technical specialists to ensure high-quality deliverables, timely reporting, and alignment with project requirements.
Ensure all environmental legal requirements, including ESIAs, licences, permits and approvals, are identified, tracked, and implemented in accordance with applicable legislation and best practice.
Act as a liaison with regulatory and government bodies, supporting the project’s adherence to environmental laws, regulations, and permitting requirements.
Participate in ESIA-related meetings, consultations, and stakeholder engagement processes as a company representative.
Review ESIA documentation and support the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of the Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP).
Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) in accordance with ISO 14001:2015 requirements.
Ensure environmental risks, constraints, permit conditions and mitigation measures are incorporated into feasibility study 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, ensuring compliance with environmental management plans, permit conditions, site procedures, and Barrick standards.
Manage environmental aspects relating to land clearing, biodiversity, water, waste, hazardous materials, erosion control, rehabilitation, and closure considerations.
Conduct safety, health and environmental risk assessments and provide practical recommendations to strengthen environmental performance and sustainable practices.
Serve as the focal point for environmental audits, inspections, and reviews, and facilitate corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives arising from audit findings.
Provide technical guidance on environmental regulations, industry best practice, and emerging environmental risks to support project decision-making.
Develop and deliver environmental awareness and compliance training for project employees, contractors, and consultants.
Maintain accurate environmental records, registers, reports, action trackers and evidence files for feasibility study deliverables, audits, and regulatory submissions.
Develop strong working relationships with contractors and consultants to ensure alignment with the Barrick Environmental Management System and project environmental commitments.
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.
A postgraduate qualification or additional certification in environmental management, project management, ISO 14001, ESIA, biodiversity, or water management will be advantageous.
Experience and Skills Requirements
Minimum of 8 years’ direct experience in environmental management within the mining industry, including interaction with regulatory agencies and government authorities.
Experience supporting feasibility studies, mine expansion projects, major capital projects or project development studies will be highly advantageous.
Technical knowledge and practical experience in Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, 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 with the 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 the ability to maintain accurate environmental records, registers, and reports.
French language capability will be advantageous.
Possess a valid driver’s licence.
What We Can Offer You
A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits
The ability 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
We are committed to a safe work environment ensuring every person going home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy in our host communities.
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.