Environmental Officer at Rutongo Mines Ltd : (Deadline 26-08-2026) JOB ADVERTISEMENT: : Environmental Officer Who we Are: Rutongo Mines Ltd is a Tin Mining Company, situated in Masoro Sector, Rulindo District, Northern Province. The Management of Rutongo Mines Ltd informs the public that it is recruiting Internal and external Competent, Qualified and Experienced staff for the following position: Job Title:: Environmental OfficerDepartment: Environment and CommunityReports To:Environmental Section leaderLocation: Rutongo Mines JOB PURPOSE: This role is responsible for ensuring effective implementation and adherence to environmental standards and guidelines applicable to the mining operations, this includes implementation and adherence to environmental legislation requirements and...
Environmental Officer at Rutongo Mines Ltd : (Deadline 26-08-2026)
JOB ADVERTISEMENT: : Environmental Officer
Who we Are:
Rutongo Mines Ltd is a Tin Mining Company, situated in Masoro Sector, Rulindo District, Northern Province. The Management of Rutongo Mines Ltd informs the public that it is recruiting Internal and external Competent, Qualified and Experienced staff for the following position:
Job Title:: Environmental Officer Department: Environment and Community Reports To:Environmental Section leader Location: Rutongo Mines
JOB PURPOSE: This role is responsible for ensuring effective implementation and adherence to environmental standards and guidelines applicable to the mining operations, this includes implementation and adherence to environmental legislation requirements and conditions as outlined in the Environmental authorizations. Coordinate, maintain, and update data required for environmental reporting. Identification of environmental risk associated with the mining operations, as well as assist in addressing potential problems. Investigate environmental incidents and maintain a system of reporting incidents. Organize employee environmental awareness training for to ensure that employees are familiar with the environmental risks associated with their duties
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Co-ordinate and report on environmental issues on site;
Inspect and monitor mining and processing operations for environmental compliance;
Undertake sampling required for water, noise, dust and other environmental aspects and submit for analysis;
Interpret analyses received and provide advice on results and conclusions;
Ensure correct management of waste, sanitation, domestic, storm and wastewater;
Record results of inspections, audits, incidents, analyse the trends and advise management accordingly and share successes and lessons learnt;
Develop the required training materials and ensure that all employees and contractors are trained and familiar with the site environmental requirements;
Identify environmental impacts and aspects relating to the day-to-day construction activities;
Conduct audits on all sites (mine and contractors) as required by the applicable legal and other requirements and follow-up on implementation of corrective and preventative actions;
Compile accurate environmental performance and other reports, in line with mine and Head Office requirements;
Liaise with the management regarding project environmental matters and providing accurate feedback at meetings as required;
Liaise closely with all divisions in Piran (community, health and safety, procurement, HR, mining, exploration etc.) to ensure there is coordination, communication and environmental risks minimised where possible;
Ensure proper monitoring, evaluation, control and investigation of environmental incidents;
Keep and maintain up to date records, information and data for all environmental activities;
Complete monitoring and database maintenance as per license conditions and reporting requirements;
Develop rehabilitation and closure plans with costs as required;
Plan and carry out reclamation activities as required;
Report all environmental hazards, near misses and incidents in accordance with site requirements;
Support Community, Health and Safety functions to ensure successful implementation and maintenance of integrated health, safety, environment and community management;
Promote a favourable public image of the company through community outreach programs;
Good knowledge of environmental issues relevant to the mine operations;
Ensure environmental awareness and knowledge of all personnel and contractors on site;
Provide professional environmental advice, when required; and
Participate in the Environmental and Social impact assessment review and keep updating the Environmental and social action plans tracker updated.
1. Job Requirements: Environment Officer should have the following education, experience, and skills:
Relevant degree or diploma in Environmental Science, natural resources management, or any other related degree
At least 2 years’ experience in mining/process environment in a related field.
Relevant Environmental Short-Course in Environmental legislation.
Computer literacy: MS Office
Presentation and facilitation skills
Professional Registration with Professional Bodies where applicable.
Knowledge of community, labor, and government relations.
Knowledge of good C&E practices in the mining industry.
Exposure to the challenges of operating in remote sites.
Exposure to the multicultural working environment
Driving license category, A or B is an added advantage.
Applying for the Positions:
Please submit the following documents in a single file attachment to the e-mail recruitment.rmines@trinity-metals.com for Human Resources Office indicating the position you are applying for and addressed to the General Manager of Rutongo Mines Ltd.
A Motivation letter addressed to the General Manager explaining your suitability for the position.
A Curriculum vitae with 3 referee names.
A copy of education and training certificates
A copy of relevant work certificates.
A copy of ID
The deadline for Application is Tuesday 26, 8,2026, at 5 PM.
The applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.
For other inquiries please contact +250 795 588 567
