Jacques Leclerc

Regional Head of Safety, Health & Sustainability

Spain

About

HSEC / ESG Professional with 33 years of experience in the fields of Health & Safety, Risk Management, Fire Prevention, Environment, Site Security & Emergency Preparedness mainly related to Mining & Metallurgy (underground & open pit mines, processing plants (Hydro and Pyro-Metallurgy), Projects Construction, tailing management and independent consultation services in Canada, USA, South America, Europe and Africa. Demonstrated solid skills and knowledge in team building and coaching/mentoring of leaders, communication and influence throughout every level of an organization to efficiently implement policies, procedures and guidelines in order to rapidly meet business objectives and promote safety culture & sustainable development. Working on diverse and highly demanding positions has proved to be a hugely rewarding experience; I continue to broaden my horizons by recently supporting dynamic teams of Trafigura Mining Group in and high tempo environment in Canada, Finland, Spain, Peru, USA and New Caledonia. My fluency in French, English & Spanish, written and spoken, contribute greatly to working environments where there are linguistic and cultural challenges, particularly in international operations, among senior executives and staff. Objectives – HSEC/ESG/OH&S/Sustainability Group Manager. Leading by example through visible felt leadership with focus on human & innovative approach.

Experience

  • Head of Safety, Health & Sustainability at ERG Africa
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Regional role overseeing operational sites in DRC and Zambia and other projects disseminated on the African continent.

  • Health And Safety Manager at ICL Iberia
    Mar 2023 - Dec 2023 · 10 mos

  • Senior Consultant at Trafigura Mining Group
    Jan 2020 - Apr 2023 · 3 yrs 4 mos

    OH&S support & coaching at TERRAFAME Expansion Project in Finland, MATSA operations in Spain, Catalina Huanca in Peru, Nyrstar East-Tennessee and Prony Resources in New Caledonia.

  • HSEC Manager at Nyrstar, Trafigura Mining Group
    May 2018 - Dec 2019 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Head of Department, Safety at TiZir Mauritius Ltd, Grande Cote Operations
    Jan 2016 - May 2018 · 2 yrs 5 mos