What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Director (Expatriate Role) position at CSG Talent?
The Opportunity (Oversees Expatriate Role)
We are searching for an Environmental Leader to take on a senior site-based role at a major international mining operation. This key leadership position offers the chance to drive environmental performance and compliance programs.
You will lead a team of 15 environmental professionals, drive regulatory and internal compliance standards, strengthen relationships with regulators and communities, and contribute to major environmental initiatives.
This is an excellent role for a technically strong, people-focused leader who thrives in multicultural settings and enjoys building capability within national teams.
Job Title: Director - Environment
Company: Global Mining Company
Location: Expatriate Assignment - APAC Region
Roster: Residential (No FIFO)
Salary: Attractive expatriate package performance incentives
Team Size: 15
Key Focus:
- Lead implementation of enterprise environmental strategies, standards, monitoring programs, and reporting systems.
- Drive compliance performance, ensuring all regulatory, voluntary, and internal requirements are met.
- Provide site leadership with clear visibility of environmental risks, KPIs, performance trends, and priorities.
- Oversee environmental domains including tailings, water, waste, closure, acid mine drainage, and permitting.
- Lead internal and external audits and ensure timely reporting and action closure.
- Build capability within a team of national environmental professionals.
- Strengthen relationships with local regulators, community groups, landowners, and stakeholders.
- Support major upcoming projects, including expansion permitting and marine monitoring programs
- Lead community-involved monitoring initiatives to build trust and transparency.
Core Competencies / Qualifications:
- Degree (Bachelor or Master level) in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline.
- 10 years environmental leadership experience in large-scale mining or processing operations.
- Strong background in compliance, permitting, monitoring programs, and reporting.
- Experience operating in developing nations (e.g. SE Asia, Pacific, Africa).
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including with regulators and communities.
- Experience with complex mining environmental challenges