Environmental Chief Biodiversity

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
Biodiversity Specialist
aims to lead, plan and execute the comprehensive management of biodiversity in the MARA and El Pachón projects, ensuring that each phase of the mining cycle complies with the highest national and international environmental standards (IFC, ICMM, Copper Mark, Glencore Standards).

The role focuses on:

• Generate robust scientific information: Developing baselines and monitoring programs for flora, fauna and ecosystems, using innovative methodologies that guarantee quality, representativeness and traceability of data.
• Assessing and managing impacts: Identifying and mitigating effects on critical habitats, threatened species and ecosystem services, applying the mitigation hierarchy (avoid, minimize, restore and compensate).
• Design and implement Biodiversity Management Plans (BMPs): Integrating specific actions into the project's environmental management system, aligned with objectives of No Net Loss or Net Gain of biodiversity.
• Ensure regulatory and reputational compliance: Leading compliance with Argentine regulations, international commitments and stakeholder expectations.
• Articulate with teams and communities: Collaborating with technical areas (water, air, communities, engineering, security), authorities, NGOs and local communities to guarantee participatory, transparent and sustainable management.
• Driving innovation and continuous improvement: Incorporating advanced tools (eDNA, bioacoustics, remote sensing, spatial modelling, AI) and promoting cutting-edge conservation practices that strengthen Glencore's social licence and positioning in sustainability.

The main objective of the position is to ensure that the MARA and El Pachón copper projects manage to operate under a responsible mining approach, where biodiversity and ecosystems are managed as critical assets, building trust in stakeholders, reducing environmental and social risks, and contributing to Glencore's global sustainability commitments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Renewable Natural Resources Engineering, or related
• Postgraduate or master's studies in Biodiversity Conservation, Ecology or Environmental Management (desirable).
• Additional certifications in biodiversity monitoring, ecological restoration or conservation planning will be considered a plus.
• Advanced English, both oral and written.
• More than 10 years of professional experience in environmental management, with at least 7 years focused on biodiversity.
• Proven experience in:

Lead baseline studies and biodiversity impacts in mining or large infrastructure projects.

• Design and implement Biodiversity Management Plans (BMPs) and offsetting/offset programs.
• Work with critical habitat criteria, No Net Loss and Net Gain frameworks, and BBOP methodologies.
• Apply international standards (IFC PS6, ICMM, Copper Mark, Glencore standards).
• Manage consultants and multidisciplinary teams in biodiversity projects.
• Engage with regulatory authorities, NGOs, scientific institutions, and local communities on biodiversity issues.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead baseline studies of biodiversity (flora, fauna, habitats, ecosystems)
• Design and implement biodiversity monitoring programs and sampling methodologies
• Identify critical habitats and propose mitigation/compensation measures
• Develop and implement Biodiversity Management Plans (BMPs)
• Coordinate biodiversity impact assessments within Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (EIA/IIA)
• Lead or coordinate biodiversity offset and offset initiatives
• Manage consultants and technical teams specialized in biodiversity
• Apply GIS, remote sensing and ecological modelling tools (connectivity, habitat distribution)
• Prepare technical reports, regulatory presentations and corporate biodiversity reports
• Engage with key actors (authorities, NGOs, communities, scientific experts)
• Incorporate innovative methodologies (eDNA, bioacoustics, AI applied to monitoring)

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

Competences

• Techniques and Analytics
• Technical expertise: Solid knowledge in biodiversity assessment, taxonomy, ecology, critical habitats, ecosystem services and offsetting frameworks (No Net Loss, Net Gain).
• Analytical capacity: Interpretation of ecological data, use of GIS, remote sensing, statistical analysis and ecological modelling.
• Interpersonal
• Clear technical communication: Ability to convey complex information in an accessible way to diverse audiences.
• Negotiation and articulation: Ability to generate consensus and agreements with communities, NGOs, authorities and internal teams.
• Internal collaboration: Working together with other areas (water, air, communities, safety, engineering) to ensure a comprehensive approach.
• Mentoring and training: Accompaniment and training of young teams or new professionals on biodiversity issues.
• Strategic
• Leadership of technical projects: Planning, coordination and supervision of multiple biodiversity studies and campaigns.
• Strategic thinking: Integrating biodiversity into long-term planning, anticipating risks and opportunities.
• Innovation and continuous improvement: Implementation of advanced methodologies (eDNA, bioacoustics, AI) and constant improvement of processes.
• Results-oriented: Compliance with measurable biodiversity objectives, optimizing time and resources.
• Change management: Adaptation to dynamic regulatory, environmental and social contexts, driving sustainable organizational transformations.
• Organizational and Sustainability
• Organization: Ability to manage multiple studies simultaneously, ensuring deliveries in a timely manner.
• Commitment to sustainability: Alignment with the corporate values of environmental responsibility, transparency and continuous improvement.