Mogi Aaron
Jwaneng, Botswana
Summary
A highly motivated and detail-oriented Environmental Coordinator with almost 10 years of experience in environmental management, mine closure, compliance, and sustainability initiatives within the mining sector. Proven track record of working with regulatory agencies, implementing environmental management systems, and leading environmental monitoring programs. Adept at reducing environmental impact, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring the smooth execution of environmental policies and procedures across mining projects. Committed to promoting environmental protection and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, while balancing business objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Coordinator (Mine Closure) & Rehab
Debswana Diamond Mine
Jwaneng Mine
04.2019 - Current
- Lead and manage all aspects of mine closure projects, including the design and implementation of mine closure plans for large-scale mining projects, focusing on environmental remediation and land restoration.
- Work closely with environmental consultants and contractors to implement erosion control and soil stabilization measures.
- Develop and implement mine closure plans that align with both regulatory requirements and sustainable practices, ensuring minimal environmental impact.
- Provided technical expertise and guidance on mine closure strategies to senior management, and other departments.
- Coordinate and oversee reclamation and revegetation activities, monitoring progress, and adjusting plans as necessary to meet restoration goals.
- Liaise with regulatory agencies, ensuring that all closure and rehabilitation activities are compliant with local, national, and global regulations.
- Conduct environmental audits and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of closure strategies, and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including environmental, legal, and operations departments, to develop comprehensive mine closure strategies.
- Prepare detailed reports and documentation for regulatory submissions, permitting, and compliance checks.
Environmental Coordinator (Operations)
Debswana Diamond Mine
Orapa
03.2016 - 08.2024
- Develop and maintain environmental management plans, ensuring alignment with sustainability goals, and ISO 14001 standards.
- Conduct site visits and manage environmental compliance for the organization, ensuring adherence to local, national, and global regulations.
- Prepare reports on environmental performance for senior management review.
- Collaborate with various departments and organizations to implement sustainability initiatives, focusing on specific sustainability goals, such as a reduction in energy consumption, water use, or carbon emissions.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop sustainable solutions for reducing the company's impact on the environment.
- Provide environmental training and education to employees, enhancing awareness of sustainability practices and regulations to ensure compliance, and manage risks.
- Assisting in the development and implementation of Safety, Health, and Environmental policies and procedures.
- Leading the collection and analysis of environmental data, including air, water, and waste.
- Taking a highly active role in SHE audits, lending expertise, analysis, and insight to my organization, as well as conducting environmental audits and assessments to identify potential areas for improvement.
- Develop and manage budgeting processes for environmental programs.
- Evaluating existing processes within the organization to identify opportunities for improvement in terms of energy efficiency, waste reduction, ESG, mine closure, and rehabilitation programs.
- Provide technical guidance and recommendations to clients and stakeholders on managing environmental risks and implementing sustainable practices.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Monash University South Africa
Johannesburg11-2021
Bachelor of Science - Geography & Environmental Science (Hons)
University of The Witswatersrand
Johannesburg11-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Geography & Environmental Science And Sociology
Monash University South Africa
Johannesburg11-2011
Postgraduate Diploma - Energy Leadership
University of The Witswatersrand
JohannesburgSkills
- Mine closure and rehabilitation management
- Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
- Renewable Energy and Resource Efficiency
- Environmental Audits and Reporting
- Project Management and Stakeholder Engagement
- Waste Management and Pollution Control
- Environmental compliance and auditing
- Data analysis and environmental monitoring
- Sustainability reporting
- Sustainability and Green Initiatives
- Emergency response procedures
Certification
- ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System Auditor
- ISO 45001:2018
- ISO 14001:2015
- ISO 9001
- ICAM investigator
- Environmental Law
- Environmental Assessment
Languages
English
First Language
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Environmental Coordinator (Mine Closure) & Rehab
Debswana Diamond Mine
04.2019 - Current
Environmental Coordinator (Operations)
Debswana Diamond Mine
03.2016 - 08.2024
MBA - Business Administration
Monash University South Africa
Bachelor of Science - Geography & Environmental Science (Hons)
University of The Witswatersrand
Bachelor of Arts - Geography & Environmental Science And Sociology
Monash University South Africa
Postgraduate Diploma - Energy Leadership
University of The Witswatersrand
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