Certification Lead Assessor (Mining)

ERM Certification and Verification Services (CVS) is seeking a highly experienced Lead Auditor to deliver certification and assurance services across internationally recognized sustainability and management system standards in the mining and metals sectors. The ideal candidate will bring proven auditing expertise across both ISO frameworks and responsible mining standards, along with hands-on knowledge of mining operations gained through direct industry or auditing experience.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Lead third-party certification and assurance audits across standards including ISO 14001 (Environmental), ISO 45001 (Health & Safety), ISO 50001 (Energy), ISO 9001 (Quality), IRMA (Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance), Copper Mark, ICMM Mining Principles, and Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI).
• Evaluate compliance, performance, and conformance with management system and ESG criteria for mining and metals clients globally.
• Prepare high-quality audit reports that clearly communicate findings, risks, non-conformities, and areas for improvement.
• Serve as a technical leader in multi-disciplinary audit teams, coordinating audit planning, execution, and reporting phases.
• Actively engage with client personnel and key stakeholders, including community and Indigenous representatives, when required by the audit protocols.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of ERM CVS's assurance methodologies and audit tools.
• Provide mentoring and knowledge-sharing to internal team members and developing auditors.
• Support client development through thought leadership and pre-audit consultations.

Qualifications

About ERM CVS

ERM Certification and Verification Services (CVS) partners with global organizations across diverse industries to identify risks and opportunities in their management systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, ESG performance enhancement, and stakeholder trust through certification and verification services. We specialize in ISO certification and verification, supporting clients in industries such as Oil & Gas, Mining, Manufacturing, Technology, and Pharma. Our structured certification audits ensure alignment with international standards and help organizations demonstrate commitment to quality, sustainability, and compliance.

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