Sustainability Director M/W

Le Groupe Eramet est le fruit du rapprochement progressif d’expertises minières, métallurgiques et industrielles. Près de 140 ans d’investissements, de transformations, d’innovations, qui font ce que nous sommes aujourd’hui : un acteur minier et métallurgique incontournable, pleinement engagé pour une industrie performante et durable.

Grande Côte Operations (GCO), filiale du groupe Eramet au Sénégal, évolue dans la valorisation, la production et l'expédition des sables minéralisés, et plus précisément l'Ilménite, du Zircon, du Rutile et du Leucoxène.

Notre ambition est d'assurer la durabilité de l'activité minière des sables minéralisés au Sénégal en nous appuyant sur des collaborateurs engagés, compétents, motivés et qui constituent pour nous la richesse de notre organisation.

Eramet Grande Cote, a subsidiary of the Eramet Group in Senegal, specializes in the processing, production, and shipment of mineral sands, specifically Ilmenite, Zircon, Rutile, and Leucoxene.

Our ambition is to ensure the sustainability of the mineral sands mining activity in Senegal by relying on engaged, skilled, and motivated employees, who represent the true strength of our organization.

Position Available at Eramet Grande Côte
Location: Senegal, Diogo

Responsibilities:

• Define and communicate a strategic vision for sustainable development and ESG performance to ensure business longevity, risk management, and competitive positioning.
• Anticipate regulatory changes and integrate social, environmental, and biodiversity standards into the company's practices.
• Lead GCO’s IRMA certification project by coordinating the necessary actions to achieve it.
• Oversee the implementation of Eramet’s sustainable development requirements, including compliance with internal standards, regular reporting of progress, and audits.
• Monitor regulatory and technical developments, issuing alerts and recommendations to meet new requirements, contributing to regulatory compliance and maintaining operating permits.
• Develop constructive relationships with external stakeholders and coordinate community relations in collaboration with the GCO Executive Committee.
• Design risk management and energy efficiency strategies, highlighting achievements to internal and external stakeholders.
• Strengthen synergy between corporate departments, lead the internal expert network, and manage teams with high standards to protect the reputation of GCO and Eramet.

About You: 

• Master’s level (Bac +5); extensive experience in environmental and societal matters, preferably in the mining industry (minimum 10 years).
• Expertise in international standards (IFC, IRMA, ICMM, etc.).
• Strong teaching, synthesis, organizational, listening, and persuasion skills.
• Proven experience in implementing IRMA standards or excellent knowledge of the framework.
• Strong ability to work in teams and networks.
• Deep commitment to promoting environmental and social issues.
• Skilled in stakeholder dialogue.
• Excellent writing and facilitation skills.
• Fluency in French and English is essential; Wolof is a plus.

At Eramet, we work every day to be a responsible player in the mining industry and to reduce our ecological footprint.

If you're looking for a dynamic, inclusive, and international work environment, join us and become the new face of mining!

Present on five continents and bringing together over 70 nationalities, Eramet is inherently a diverse group.

We are convinced that diversity is an asset, and we are committed to welcoming all talents, regardless of gender, disability, age, or social or cultural background.

We guarantee support and development opportunities for everyone throughout their career journey.