Compliance Officers
A compliance officer in the geosciences is responsible for ensuring that
organizations and individuals working in this field adhere to all
relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. The specific
responsibilities of a compliance officer can vary depending on the
organization they work for, and the geoscience-related activities being
conducted, but these careers require an extensive geoscience background.
A compliance officer in the geosciences may be responsible for:
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Reviewing operational activities to ensure they are being conducted
in accordance with the relevant and most up-to-date laws,
regulations, and industry standards. For example, ensuring an oil
and gas company is following environmental regulations, or a mining
operation is following health and safety standards.
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Conducting audits and regularly writing reports on the
organization’s compliance status to senior management and regulatory
agencies.
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Providing guidance and training to employees on relevant laws,
regulations, and best practices dealing with both environmental and
human health and safety.
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