Environmental Officer (EMS)

About the role

The Environmental Officer (EMS) will join Lumwana Mining Company’s environmental team to ensure operational excellence through responsible environmental management. Reporting to the Environmental Coordinator, the role focuses on maintaining the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, monitoring compliance with Barrick standards, and driving site‑wide environmental programs.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and support a certified ISO 14001 EMS across all Lumwana operations and contractor activities.
• Ensure alignment with Barrick environmental standards, including incident reporting, investigations, and EMS manual requirements.
• Analyse, interpret and report environmental monitoring data using approved platforms.
• Coordinate daily collection, validation and upload of meteorological and environmental data.
• Conduct routine inspections, identify risks, verify legal compliance and drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare and submit accurate internal and external environmental reports on schedule.
• Perform ISO 14001:2015 internal audits for operations and contractors.
• Maintain documentation and evidence of compliance with permits and obligations.
• Support internal and external audits, inspections and verification activities.
• Identify performance improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.

Required profile

• Highly motivated and committed individual with a results‑driven mindset.
• Demonstrates integrity, transparency and accountability.
• Dedicated to building a sustainable legacy and zero‑harm principles.
• Strong partnership and communication skills.

Required skills

• Knowledge of ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System.
• Experience with environmental monitoring data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to conduct internal environmental audits.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and permit conditions.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on a leading mining operation in Zambia.
• Engagement in impactful environmental programs and climate strategy.
• Professional development within a global mining organization.