Specialist, Approvals & Compliance

About the role

First Quantum is seeking an experienced Environmental Compliance Specialist to join its Panama team. The role focuses on coordinating, reviewing, and ensuring the technical quality of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), permits, and supporting studies required for mining and industrial projects.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review, and submission of EIAs, environmental permits, and regulatory documentation.
• Collaborate with consultants, regulatory authorities, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and risk management.
• Conduct environmental audits, field inspections, and technical evaluations of studies.
• Maintain and improve the Environmental Management System, including ISO 14001 compliance.
• Support water resource management, effluent treatment, and water quality monitoring initiatives.

Required profile

• University degree in Environmental, Mining, Chemical, Civil, Geographic Engineering or related field.
• Master’s degree in Environmental Management, Water Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in mining, environmental consulting, or related sectors.
• At least 5 years managing EIAs, environmental permits, and regulatory processes.
• Intermediate oral and written English.

Required skills

• ISO 14001 implementation and auditing.
• Environmental Impact Assessment methodology.
• Regulatory compliance and permit acquisition.
• GIS and spatial analysis.
• Water resource management, hydraulic balance, effluent treatment, and water quality analysis.

What we offer

• Competitive salary aligned with profile plus benefits.
• Monthly payments and a supportive learning environment.
• 12‑day work schedule followed by 4 days off (12x4).
• Opportunity to work with a multinational leader in large‑scale mining and industrial projects.