Permitting Engineer - W/M

Société Le Nickel (SLN), Nouvelle-Calédonie

Entreprise calédonienne, filiale du groupe Eramet, la Société Le Nickel est le premier producteur mondial de ferronickel. La SLN a su traverser les siècles en innovant et en s’adaptant aux nouvelles connaissances et aux nouveaux besoins de la planète. Aujourd’hui, elle embrasse tous les défis de la mine responsable et vertueuse en lançant son nouveau modèle économique dont l’une des composantes majeures est le dialogue et la co-construction avec les communautés locales.

Our New Caledonian subsidiary, Société Le Nickel (SLN), is among the world's leading ferronickel producers. SLN has stood the test of time by continuously innovating and adapting to new knowledge and the evolving needs of the planet.

Today, SLN embraces the challenges of responsible and sustainable mining by launching a new economic model, where dialogue and co-construction with local communities play a central role.

Job Description:

As part of its mining activities, Société Le Nickel (SLN) is looking for a Permitting Engineer for an 8-month fixed-term contract. You will be responsible for managing mining permitting applications, ensuring compliance with regulatory and environmental requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Define the budget and optimize the necessary resources (human, technical, financial, etc.) for the execution of the mining permitting project.
• Establish and negotiate the project implementation plan (schedule, required resources, timeframes for each phase).
• Assemble, lead, and oversee the permitting project team (environment, long-term planning, mining center).
• Oversee environmental baseline studies (flora, fauna, erosion, hydrology, geotechnics, etc.) and ensure validation of deliverables.
• Develop the Avoid / Reduce / Compensate (ARC) sequence by integrating environmental constraints into mining infrastructure projects.
• Draft and supervise the preparation of permit application files for mining works.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and represent SLN in public meetings and discussions with authorities.

Your Profile:

• Engineering degree with a specialization in Geology or Environment.
• At least 3 years of experience in mining permitting.
• Strong knowledge of environmental and mining regulations.
• Ability to manage cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and teamwork skills.

Our benefits:

Every day at Eramet, we strive to be a responsible player in the mining industry and to reduce our environmental footprint.

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

By joining Eramet’s teams, you will benefit from:

• An attractive and performance-based compensation package,
• A comprehensive employee savings and retirement plan,
• Premium health and insurance coverage,
• Two remote work days per week after six months of service,
• An international environment with exceptional projects and career development opportunities in a growing group,
• A thorough onboarding process for a successful start in the company.

With a presence on five continents and more than 70 nationalities, Eramet is, by nature, a diverse group.

We strongly believe that diversity is a strength and are committed to welcoming talents of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, disability, age, social or cultural origin, or sexual orientation. We guarantee support and career development opportunities for every employee throughout their journey with us.