Statutory Compliance Specialist

About the role

Orica is hiring a Specialist - Statutory Compliance to join its Almaty office in Kazakhstan. The role supports Orica's operations in Kazakhstan and across the wider region, including the UAE and Bulgaria, by keeping the company compliant with national legislation, industry standards and internal requirements so that teams can operate safely, efficiently and sustainably. It reports to the Senior Specialist Regulatory.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret regulatory requirements, communicate updates to operational teams and align them with Orica's internal processes.
• Prepare, submit and track permits, licences, certificates, declarations and notifications, and support regulatory assessments for new or changing activities and projects.
• Take part in internal audits and compliance reviews, support corrective actions and turn legislation into clear, actionable internal requirements.
• Maintain and update regulatory monitoring systems such as Worldlex, keeping documentation accurate, current, traceable and audit-ready, including templates, registers and translations.
• Work with Operations, SHES, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Legal and Territory Managers, coach and guide colleagues, and support regulatory inspections and engagement with authorities and external auditors.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Regulatory Affairs, Law, Environmental/Safety Management, Engineering or a related field, with experience in regulated environments.
• Practical experience with regulatory frameworks in Kazakhstan, the Middle East or Europe; multi-country exposure is a strong advantage.
• Experience in industrial or high-risk sectors such as mining, civil explosives or heavy industry, with a good understanding of permitting and compliance documentation.

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with regulatory monitoring systems such as Worldlex or similar.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation control and audit readiness.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills, able to translate complex legislation into practical guidance and work across cultures and functions.