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Job Title: Certification Lead Assessor (Mining)

Job Responsibilities:
- Lead third-party certification and assurance audits across standards such as ISO 14001 (Environmental), ISO 45001 (Health & Safety), ISO 50001 (Energy), ISO 9001 (Quality), IRMA (Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance), Copper Mark, ICMM Mining Principles, and Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI).
- Evaluate compliance, performance, and conformance with management system and ESG criteria for mining and metals clients on a global scale.
- Prepare high-quality audit reports that effectively communicate findings, risks, non-conformities, and areas for improvement.
- Serve as a technical leader in multi-disciplinary audit teams, coordinating audit planning, execution, and reporting phases.
- Actively engage with client personnel and key stakeholders, including community and Indigenous representatives, when required by the audit protocols.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the company's assurance methodologies and audit tools.
- Provide mentoring and knowledge-sharing to internal team members and developing auditors.
- Support client development through thought leadership and pre-audit consultations.

Education and Experience Information:
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in fields such as Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Mining Engineering, Law, Sustainability, Sociology, Anthropology, Human Rights, or related disciplines.
- Significant experience auditing or implementing management systems in the mining sector.
- Experience in Social Impact Assessment (SIA), Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC), Indigenous rights, or resettlement, and familiarity with social standards such as IFC Performance Standards, SA8000, and ILO conventions.
- Registered or qualified Lead Auditor status for ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, and/or ISO 9001.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of voluntary mining standards such as IRMA, Copper Mark, ICMM, or ASI.
- Knowledge of OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas.
- Familiarity with UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, OECD Conflict Minerals Guidance, and Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights.
- Understanding of ISO/IEC 17021 and related accreditation requirements for certification bodies.
- At least 10 audits or 3 years where auditing is at least 25% of assignments within the last 5 years, including participation in at least 3 on-site mining/minerals audits.
- Proven ability to work in multidisciplinary audit teams with technical, social, environmental, and human rights experts, with skills in managing conflict, fraud detection, probing risk areas, and adapting communication styles.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Willingness to travel internationally up to 75% as required for audit delivery.
- Multilingual capabilities (., Spanish, Portuguese, French, Bahasa) are highly desirable.

Salary Information:
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Jul 17, 2025
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