Context: The Environmental Advisor supports the Environmental Department and the business unit through ownership of the solid and hazardous waste, recycling, reclamation and wildlife protection programs.  This position will manage all day-to-day aspects of these programs, including management of contractors, with limited oversight in accordance with Rio Tinto HSEQ MA, Environment Standards and regulatory requirements.  This position will also interface with the auditors and regulatory agency inspectors on waste, recycling, reclamation and wildlife protection issues.This position supports continuous improvement of environmental integration and compliance by serving as an internal consultant to key internal stakeholders, identifying areas where additional environmental awareness training is required, developing training content and serving as subject matter expert on assigned Environmental committees and cross-functional teams. The Environmental Advisor provides technical direction to the Environmental Technicians on waste management, recycling, reclamation and wildlife issues. The Environmental Advisor is a key participant in developing and supporting proactive, strategic approaches that support business objectives, protect the environment and are socially responsible. This position also identifies and supports the implementation of assigned business improvement projects and the development of upgrades to the environmental data management and GIS systems. The primary responsibilities for this position include:

• Ownership of the solid and hazardous waste, recycling , reclamation and wildlife protection programs.
• Managing contractors providing environmental services in accordance with RT Contractor Management (HSEQ MS Element 7) Standards.
• Interface with auditors and regulatory agency inspectors on waste, recycling, reclamation and wildlife protection issues.
• Serving as internal consultant and subject matter expert to key internal stakeholders.
• Identify environmental awareness training gaps and developing training content.
• Identify and implementing improvement to the HSEQ Management System.
• Take the initiative to identify and implement business improvement opportunities.
• Provide technical support for upgrading the environmental database management and GiS systems.

 

College/University Education:

• B.S. Degree in Engineering or environmental discipline 

Other Qualifications:    

• 4 years of progressively responsibility experience in environmental compliance and experience at an industrial facility.
• Experience in contact management.
• Must complete water bird rescue, desert tortoise handling and surface mining and reclamation training within six months of starting date.

 Rio Tinto is a global mining and metals group, dedicated to the smartest discovery, extraction and processing of the earth's natural resources. From our operations to our community involvement, everything we do is done with the future firmly in mind.  We're committed to the most sustainable, most efficient and most forward-looking ways to do business and deliver results.  So we reward our employees with a responsible, open and diverse culture of opportunity - a working environment in which they can go further.Learn more at www.riotinto.com.   Rio Tinto Minerals supplies nearly half the world's demand for refined borates from our mine in California, one of the richest deposits on the planet. Borates are essential for plants, part of a healthy human diet, and essential ingredients in building materials that make homes safer and more energy efficient; flat-screen televisions and laptop computers; wind and solar energy systems; and fertilizers that help farmers feed the world. The business also manages a lithium-borate project in Serbia which, if developed, has the potential to supply more than 20 percent of global demand for lithium. Lithium is used in a vast array of products, most notably, batteries for hybrid and electric cars. Our team of 1,300 people works from our operations and offices in Argentina, China, England, France, Germany, Holland, Malaysia, Serbia, Singapore, Spain and the US to serve more than 1,000 customers in 100 countries. We are world leaders in product quality, supply reliability and technical support - the services that create value for customers and differentiate us from competitors. We are also industry leaders in continuously improving how our products and practices contribute to sustainable development. For more information, please visitwww.riotintominerals.com. Working along side the team at our Boron, California Operations allows you the opportunity to work in a dynamic and exciting organization with a wide variety of places to make your home.  Only two hours from Los Angeles, the beach and ski slopes, you can choose from big city convenience and country lifestyle.  Most employees live approximately 60 miles from the site in Lancaster, Palmdale, Tehachapi, or Victorville.  These cities all pose a great place to live and work with outstanding lifestyle and career prospects.  For more information, please visit www.cityoflancasterca.org, www.cityofpalmdale.org,www.tehachapicalifornia.com, and www.ci.victorville.ca.us. Position is open until filled.Equal Opportunity EmployerM/F/D/V