Job Purpose & Summary
The Risk Quality and Sustainability Specialist role involves conducting facilitation activities such as risk and control self-assessment, key risk indicator (KRI) monitoring, and incident management reporting. The position supports the organization through business impact analysis, business continuity plan (BCP) testing, risk treatment audits, and site Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) maturity assessments. The specialist must be comfortable with technology-centric innovation, data-driven insights, and interpersonal engagement, while being prepared to work at remote or isolated sites for extended periods.
Key Accountabilities
1. Risk and Business Continuity Management
- Ensure top business and enterprise risks are managed with clear strategies to enhance treatment methods
- Conduct bi-annual KRI monitoring and reporting for assigned sites to ensure thresholds are not breached
- Maintain the relevance of risk assessments through periodic reviews, strategic SWOT analyses, and regular risk assessment workshops
- Develop and recommend strategies for high-impact risk scenarios, including the annual review of Business Impact Analysis (BIA) reports
- Maintain and test site-specific Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) plans
2. Risk Maturity and Audit Performance
- Evaluate organizational risk maturity through surveys and audits to achieve desired maturity levels
- Conduct audits for the appropriateness and comprehensiveness of risk management practices
- Track the progress of action plans monthly to enhance risk maturity for assigned sites
- Audit the effectiveness of risk and opportunity assessment treatments and controls at least once a year
3. Incident Investigation and Quality Implementation
- Execute risk assessment procedures using frameworks such as ISO 31000, ISO 31010, HAZOP, and HIRAC
- Execute incident management policies and procedures based on industry best practices
- Conduct root cause analysis using tools like FMEA, 5Why, Fishbone, or ICAM to identify and correct issues
4. Stakeholder Coordination and Innovation
- Collaborate with Site Top Management and process owners to coordinate risk strategies and reporting
- Stay abreast of industry best practices to adapt technology-centric innovations to specific areas of assignment
- Gather and submit data to Corporate Communications annually for reporting purposes
Job Qualifications
- Education:
- At least a Bachelor of Science degree; preferably an Engineering degree
- Work Experience:
- At least 2 years of experience in surface mining and/or power plant operations
- At least 1 year of experience in a risk management-related function (e.g., Safety, ISO Management Systems Audit, or Implementation)
- At least 1 year of IMS Internal Audit experience
- Licenses/Certifications:
- Preferred relevant government license or professional certification
- Specific Knowledge/Training:
- Preferred training in Risk Management or Business Continuity Management awareness
- ISO management systems standard awareness and Project Management training
- Proficiency in Root Cause Analysis, Problem-Solving tools, and Risk Assessment methods
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training is preferred
