Environment Specialist Data Reporting Systems

The Environment Specialist Data Reporting Systems role at South32 in Patagonia, AZ, involves managing environmental data and reporting systems to ensure regulatory compliance and support sustainability initiatives. Key responsibilities include designing databases, ensuring data integrity, generating reports, conducting data analysis, and collaborating with IT and environmental teams. The ideal candidate should have a background in environmental sciences and data management, focusing on improving data processes and compliance.
About the position

The Environment Specialist Data Reporting Systems role at South32 focuses on managing environmental data, reporting, and systems to support the organization's commitment to environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance. This position is critical in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and accessibility of environmental data across operations, particularly at the Hermosa Project site, located near Patagonia, AZ. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in environmental sciences or related fields, coupled with expertise in data management, analysis, and reporting. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact by contributing to the company's sustainability initiatives and compliance with environmental regulations. Key responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining databases and data management systems for environmental data. The specialist will ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency through regular audits and validation processes, implementing data governance protocols to maintain data integrity and security. Additionally, the role involves generating regular and ad-hoc reports on environmental performance metrics, regulatory compliance, and sustainability initiatives, as well as conducting data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement. Presenting findings and recommendations to stakeholders in clear and actionable formats is also a crucial aspect of this position. Collaboration is essential in this role, as the specialist will work closely with IT and environmental teams to enhance existing data systems and develop new tools for data collection, analysis, and reporting. The implementation of automation solutions to streamline data processes and improve efficiency is a key focus. Staying abreast of emerging technologies and best practices in environmental data management and reporting systems is also expected. Furthermore, the specialist will monitor regulatory requirements related to environmental data reporting, ensuring organizational compliance, and preparing documentation and reports for regulatory submissions and audits. Cross-functional collaboration with environmental scientists, engineers, sustainability managers, and operational teams will be necessary to integrate data-driven insights into environmental strategies and decision-making.

Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and maintain databases and data management systems for environmental data.
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• Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency through regular audits and validation processes.
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• Implement data governance protocols to maintain data integrity and security.
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• Generate regular and ad-hoc reports on environmental performance metrics, regulatory compliance, and sustainability initiatives.
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• Conduct data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
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• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders in clear and actionable formats.
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• Collaborate with IT and environmental teams to enhance existing data systems and develop new tools for data collection, analysis, and reporting.
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• Implement automation solutions to streamline data processes and improve efficiency.
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• Monitor regulatory requirements related to environmental data reporting and ensure organizational compliance.
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• Prepare documentation and reports for regulatory submissions and audits.
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• Support environmental permitting processes with accurate and timely data inputs.
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• Work closely with environmental scientists, engineers, sustainability managers, and operational teams to integrate data-driven insights into environmental strategies and decision-making.
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• Provide training and support to staff on data management systems and reporting tools.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
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• Proven experience (5 years) in environmental data management, reporting, and systems development, preferably in a corporate or consulting environment.
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• Proficiency in database management systems (e.g., SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
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• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and generate actionable insights.
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• Familiarity with environmental regulations and reporting requirements (e.g., EPA regulations, ISO standards).
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• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
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• Experience in project management and cross-functional teamwork.
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• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to data accuracy and quality.
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• Proactive problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
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• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
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• Strong ethical standards and a commitment to environmental sustainability.

Nice-to-haves

Benefits
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both individual performance and the overall success of the business.
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• 401k matching up to a certain percentage for retirement savings.
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• 4 weeks paid time off.
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• 12 weeks full-paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks full-paid parental leave for secondary carers.