Regulatory Officer - Gomia

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About The Role

The Regulatory Officer plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations and government requirements in Gomia. This role facilitates communication between the company and relevant government agencies in relation to the company's licenses and permits, including new product authorizations and new silos, manufacturing sites.

As an individual contributor, this role will assist the Regulatory Affairs Manager in India in preparing and submitting applications with concerned government bodies, regular follow-ups, providing clarifications and arranging meetings with relevant government bodies and official when required, monitoring changes in legislation and policy that may impact the company's operations.

What you will be doing

• Liaise with a wide range of government agencies, regulators and policy makers with regard to compliance, safety and security issues pertaining to the Company’s licenses, permits and general operations.
• Support the Regulatory Affairs Manager, India in managing regulatory requirements of the business. This includes but is not limited to lodging all reports, applications for permits and licenses to relevant regulatory bodies in a timely fashion and ensuring the Company’s compliance of existing operations and new plants/projects, etc.
• Develop and maintain a compliance calendar to track important deadlines (e.g., renewals), reporting requirements and relevant license and permit conditions. Ensures availability to Orica sites, and customers to present and work towards common goals of full compliance.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records of compliance-related documents, including permits, licenses, and certificates.
• Ensure that all compliance documentation is readily and easily accessible.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with government officials, agencies, and relevant stakeholders.
• Work closely with field operations, technical and manufacturing teams to support them in regulatory matters.
• Stay up-to-date with local, state, and federal regulations that affect the organization.
• Monitor changes in legislation and assess their impact on the organization's operations.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to ensure compliance considerations are integrated into business decisions.
  
  

What you will bring

• Extensive experience in coordination and government relations, preferably in mining and explosive or other highly regulated industries
• Willing to relocate to Gomia
• Tertiary qualifications, at least Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Legal, Operations, or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to present strategic logic and recommended pathways, coupled with the ability to present to key stakeholders.
  
  

How You Shape And Influence Others

• Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
• Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
• Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal & communication skills
• Self-aware and open to feedback
• Work effectively across business unit
• High level decision making ability
• Able to manage multiple tasks within deadlines and work independently
  
  

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.