Environmental Officer

Overview

• The Environmental Officer adheres to best industry practices to identify and distribute information on environmental programs.
• Encourages projects to apply environmental principles and participate in sustainable development.
• Keeps abreast of international developments contributing to environmental best practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental assessments to identify potential risks, hazards, and impacts on health and safety.
• Develop and implement environmental management plans to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor environmental performance and compliance.
• Investigate environmental incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Provide environmental training to promote environmental responsibility.
• Manage hazardous materials safely.
• Conduct air and water quality monitoring.
• Conduct Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).
• Obtain environmental permits and approvals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Microbiology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Minimum 3 – 5 years of total work experience.
• At least 2 years of relevant environmental experience.
• GCC experience is an advantage (at least 2 years).
• Familiar with HSE management systems such as ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations.
• Ability to conduct environmental risk assessments.
• Skilled in environmental monitoring techniques.