Glencore is one of the world's largest diversified natural resources companies and a leading producer and marketer of more than 60 products that make everyday life possible. Through a network of assets, customers and suppliers that spans the globe, we produce, process, recycle, source, market and distribute the raw materials that enable decarbonization, while meeting today's energy needs. With around 140,000 employees and contractors and a strong presence in more than 35 countries, both in established and emerging regions in terms of natural resources, our industrial and marketing activities are supported by a global network of more than 40 offices.

The Senior Specialist in Air Quality, Greenhouse Gases, Climate Change, Noise, Vibrations and Soil will have the purpose of ensuring the comprehensive management of the environmental components of air, greenhouse gases, climate change, noise, vibrations and soil, developing studies, inventories, modeling and mitigation plans aligned with Argentine regulations, international standards (IFC, ICMM,  ISO, GHG Protocol, TCFD) and Glencore's corporate commitments.

Experience for the role

• University professional in Environmental Engineering, Atmospheric Sciences, Chemistry, Natural Resources, Geology or related. Postgraduate degree in climate change, soils or sustainability desirable.
• Advanced English, both oral and written.
• Total: +8 years in environmental management in mining or extractive industries.
• In the role: +5 years in air, GHG, noise, vibrations and soils.
• Key knowledge: GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, IPCC/TCFD, IFC PS3, Argentine regulations, noise and vibration protocols, soil management and remediation, modeling (AERMOD, CALPUFF, CadnaA, vibration propagation software, GIS).

Responsabilities

1. Design and execute air, noise, and vibration monitoring programs.
2. Prepare GHG inventories under GHG Protocol/ISO 14064.
3. Model dispersion of atmospheric pollutants and propagation of noise/vibrations.
4. Assess climate change risks under IPCC/TCFD.
5. Develop soil management plans (erosion, remediation, stability).
6. Coordinate external consultants in air, noise, vibration and soil studies.
7. Propose and implement mitigation and efficiency measures.
8. Report environmental KPIs to the Environmental Management and stakeholders.

Other roles and responsibilities

• Travel Requirements: Availability for frequent trips to sites in San Juan and Catamarca
• Represent Glencore in technical forums, roundtables and international audits.
• To act as a technical reference on strategic climate change issues.
• Advise Engineering, Planning and Operations on Environmental aspects during the design and execution phases.
• Ensure alignment with international standards (IFC, Equator Principles, ICMM, etc.)

Behavioral Competencies

• Critical and analytical thinking: interprets technical information and makes sound and evidence-based decisions.
• Effective communication: Transmits technical results to various audiences (internal/external, technical/non-technical).
• Autonomy and proactivity: provides technical leadership and anticipates problems
• Cross-functional collaboration: Works seamlessly with Engineering, Environment, Operations, and Communities teams.
• Results-oriented: maintains technical quality and meets agreed deadlines.
• Adaptability: Responds effectively to changing project requirements and external conditions.
• Professional ethics and environmental commitment: act with integrity and respect for environmental values

Skills and  Competencies

A. Technical

1. Air Quality Management

Mastery in the planning, implementation and control of emission monitoring programs (point and diffuse sources) and immissions. It includes the management of sampling protocols, equipment calibration, QA/QC control and trend analysis. Ability to interpret the results and compare them with the limits established by Argentine regulations and international standards (IFC PS3, WHO).

2. Atmospheric modeling

Experience in the use of tools such as AERMOD, CALPUFF or WRF, to simulate the dispersion of contaminants in different operating scenarios. It includes the validation of models with field data, the development of impact scenarios and the definition of mitigation measures in design, construction and operation.

3. GHG and carbon footprint management

Advanced knowledge in GHG inventory development following GHG Protocol methodologies, ISO 14064 and national inventories. Ability to analyze emission sources (scopes 1, 2 and 3), calculate carbon intensity indicators and propose reduction programs through energy efficiency, clean energy or capture technologies.

4.Climate change and risks

Application of international frameworks (IPCC AR6, TCFD) to assess physical risks (extreme weather events, droughts, glacier retreat) and transition risks (regulatory changes, carbon markets, investor expectations). Ability to develop risk and resilience scenarios and integrate results into project planning.

5. Ambient noise

Management of noise monitoring protocols in mining and industrial environments, considering mobile sources (fleet, transport) and fixed sources (plants, equipment). Experience in acoustic modeling with tools such as CadnaA and in the design of mitigation measures (acoustic barriers, equipment insulation, planning of operating schedules).

6.Vibrations          

Knowledge in monitoring and modeling of vibrations generated by mining activities (blasting, heavy transport). Ability to assess risks to communities, infrastructure and biodiversity. Experience with international reference standards (e.g. DIN 4150).

7. Soil Management

Experience in diagnostics of stability, erosion, compaction, contamination and soil use capacity. Development of protection and remediation plans, erosion control techniques, revegetation, restoration of affected soils and evaluation of quality indicators. Ability to integrate soil management with closure and ecological restoration plans.

B. Interpersonal

1.Clear  technical communication

Ability to translate complex data (modeling, inventories, climate scenarios) into understandable information for authorities, communities and internal stakeholders.

2. Negotiation and articulation

Ability to manage diverse interests, especially in interactions with environmental authorities, nearby communities and NGOs, always maintaining legitimacy and transparency.

3. Internal collaboration

Cross-cutting work with the areas of Operations, Engineering, Community Relations, Sustainability and Legal. Ability to integrate into multidisciplinary teams to ensure coherence in environmental management.

4. Mentoring and training

Experience in training and transferring knowledge to internal technical teams and external consultants, strengthening local capacities and ensuring the quality of studies

C. Strategic and Management

•                Leadership of technical projects

Management of monitoring campaigns, complex modeling, dispersion studies, GHG inventories, noise, vibration and soil assessments. Coordination of external consultants and validation of highly complex technical deliverables.

•                Strategic thinking

Ability to link air, GHG, climate change, noise, vibration and soil management with business, reputation and corporate sustainability objectives. Long-term vision to anticipate regulatory and social risks.

•                Innovation and continuous improvement

Promotion of innovative solutions (clean technologies, emission reduction, soil restoration projects) and methodologies that optimise resources and reduce environmental impacts.

•                Results-oriented

Focus on compliance with environmental KPIs, regulatory and corporate reporting within deadlines and with technical quality. Ability to respond proactively to environmental contingencies.

•                Change management

Ability to anticipate new regulatory and market requirements related to climate change and emissions, and to prepare the business in energy and climate transition scenarios.