Neveah Limited is a leading commodities trading company located in Abuja, Nigeria which deals in Base Metals, Minor Metals and Agro Commodities. The company was established in 2014 with five operational offices in different states and her head office in Abuja, Nigeria. Our services are centered around sourcing the finest, solid minerals and the healthiest agricultural products from the local market and exporting them to meet the demands of our customers at international markets.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mining Liaison Officer

Location: Jos, Plateau
Employment Type: Full-time
Report to: Head of Department
Department: Corporate Governance
Industry: Commodity Export & Import

Purpose of the Job

• 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.

Expectations

• In this job, you will be responsible for ensuring best practices and compliance with Local, State, and Federal regulatory directives on Mining, analyse ground materials to assess their risk factors and advise on the best procedures for handling of all Supplies.
• You also need good communication skills to engage Suppliers and Government Officials in the most efficient manner possible.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Government regulatory Agencies on behalf of the Company with regards to Facilty 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 a 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 TAT, supplier Management expectations and fosters 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 minimised;
• Assist with the implementation of sustainable practices throughout the site
• Promote a favourable public image of the Company through community programs/initiative
• Performs any other duty as may be assigned by the Senior Management.

Educational Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Minning, Geography, Geotechnology, or relevant fields.
• Minimum of 3 years work experience as a Geo-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 Geoscientists (COMEG).

Required Competencies:

• 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.

Application Closing Date
9th August, 2022.