Mining Liaison Officer at Neveah Limited

We are looking for a Mining Engineer who will work closely with the Procurement Team and be responsible for overseeing and vetting the grade of specific solid Minerals from Suppliers and ensuring that all mining operations comply with Local, State, and Federal regulations.

Responsibilities

The ideal Candidate will (but not limited to):

• Laise with Government regulatory Agencies on behalf of the Company with regards to Facility inspections, monthly fillings, renewal of licenses, permits etc.
• Ensuring best practices and compliance with Local, State, and Federal regulations Regulatory directives on Mining.
• Ensure compliance to HSE guidelines on site.
• Creating reports that detail findings about mining and supply operations.
• Ensure compliance with Government and Company Policies and Procedures on mining related activities, particularly monthly fillings.
• Routinely check with Government Agencies to ensure we are compliant on all fronts regarding mining-related matters.
• Create monitoring and database maintenance as per license conditions and reporting requirements.
• Build good community and stakeholder relationship with Suppliers.
• Serve as an interface between the Company and the grass-roots communities, local government stakeholders, and all relevant Agencies.
• Work as a team with all departments, especially procurement, to support them achieve their purchase and payment turn-around-time, supplier Management expectations and foster a good working relationship.
• Support Health and Safety, Environment functions.
• Manage, monitor and ensure closure on issues with Suppliers such as, Grievance Register and Stakeholder Engagement Register and other registers and trackers.
• Routinely check with Government Agencies to ensure we are compliant on all fronts.
• Ensure there is coordination and communication within the Company to ensure social risks are minimized.
• Assist with the implementation of sustainable practices throughout the site.
• Promote a favourable public image of the Company to stakeholders through community programs/initiative.
• Performs any other duty as may be assigned by the Senior Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree/ HND in Mining Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years work experience as a Mining Engineer or similar role.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies such as the Nigerian Institute of Mining and Geoscientists and Council of Nigerian Mining Engineers (NIMG) and (COMEG).

Required Competence:

• Experience as a Communications & Public relations Officer will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations.
• An analytical mind with strong attention to detail.
• Great communication skills (oral and written).
• Organizational and teamwork ability.