The Norm Cement is the largest cement plant in the South Caucasus with a production capacity of 6500 tons of clinker per day and 2.1 million tons of cement per year.
Our company is currently looking for an Aggregates Expert (Project-based).
Workplace: Garadagh district, Umid settlement, Salyan highway, Sangargaya – 1 road, 7th km 1
Requirements:
- Senior-level experience in aggregates, quarrying, mining, or construction materials.
- Strong, hands-on knowledge of local aggregates regulations, permits, and approval procedures.
- Proven familiarity with available quarry locations and industry players in Azerbaijan.
- Demonstrated experience working directly with state bodies and regulatory institutions.
- Ability to operate independently as a trusted expert and advisor in a project-based role.
- Strong stakeholder management, judgment, and decision-support capabilities.
Key competencies:
- Customer Orientation
- Awareness of Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
- Integrity
- Innovation
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Lead the identification and assessment of potential river and mountain aggregate sources across Azerbaijan suitable for RMX operations.
- Lead and navigate regulatory and permitting processes, including direct engagement with relevant state authorities, municipalities, and regulators.
- Provide expert assessment of existing market players, quarry owners, and the competitive landscape.
- Lead or coordinate technical and commercial feasibility assessments, including reserves, material quality, logistics, extraction constraints, and risks.
- Act as a subject-matter expert in discussions and negotiations with quarry owners, landholders, and service providers.
- Provide expert input and recommendations for business cases, project timelines, and risk mitigation measures.
- Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders (SECO, Commercial, CAPEX, Legal, RMX) to ensure alignment with strategic and operational requirements.
- Drive the project until key sourcing and permitting milestones are achieved and decisions are enabled.
- Ensure documentation compliance with API Spec Q1, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 standards and prepare for annual audits.
- Act in accordance with the evacuation plan in case of emergency (fire, earthquake, flood, strong wind, etc.).
What we offer:
- Voluntary medical insurance
- Shuttle bus service
- Meal allowance
- Supportive and inclusive work culture that values employee well-being
- Personal growth and professional development opportunities
- Employee recognition programs and team-building activities
- Other employee benefits
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