Environmental Officer (Hay level 13/C2) needed at NECSA
Job title : Environmental Officer (Hay level 13/C2)
Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria
Deadline : December 25, 2024
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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS AND COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT
- Establishment, implementation and maintenance of IMS documents (as per ISO 14001:2015)
- Schedule and conduct internal risk assessments audits and job observations / self assessments of on operational tasks to ensure compliance to license and operational requirements
- Monitor environmental compliance on to current policies, procedures, registers, legislation and regulation.
- Continuous monitoring of updates in legislation that might impact procedures, policies, permits and licensing. Communicate to process owners and management
- Provide training and awareness programs for plant personnel on environmental best practices.
- Attend Environmental Forum/permit meetings
- Renew and apply environmental licensing / permits before expiration
- Schedule and conduct external audits on e.g. suppliers and/or customers
- Assist in developing and implementing environmental sustainability strategies
- Report risk environmental incidents and generate, loading of environmental incidents / non-conformances on EMP. Ensure that environmental incidents are thoroughly investigated and root causes, corrective, preventative actions measures are actioned.
- Compile and regularly update action plans for inspections and audits, management review meetings, IMS objectives and facility specific action plans.
- Drive employee awareness and engagement through environmental education and training initiatives, fostering a culture of sustainability throughout the organization.
MONITORING AND EVALUATING ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE
- Monitor compliance with environmental regulations and permits, ensuring adherence to standards and reporting requirements.
- Compile and update Risk register and involved in verifying the performance monitoring for the section.
- Evaluate test results received from NLS in relation to our permit and licensing conditions and parameters. Report any deviations to Environmental Management Group
- Evaluate environmental survey outcomes and by generating non-conformances and action plans reporting deviations.
- Compile monthly/quarterly and yearly environmental reports.
- Ensure stack monitoring on all stacks in accordance to the requirements of the
- Atmospheric Emission License and record any deviations from the results out outcomes to the EMP.
- Conduct ground water monitoring to ensure compliance and record any deviations from results outcomes to the EMP.
- Involved in verifying the performance monitoring / involved in verifying performance progress reported during execution of projects listed on the annual plan of action for the section.
- Review of integrated management system documents and other QA support documents (e.g. Review of IMS policy, IMS objectives, etc.).
NON-CONFORMANCES / EVENTS
Management of non-conformances and events / incidents by:
- Coordinating investigation meetings and preparing investigation and close-out reports
- Register all non-conformances / events, and follow up and close-out of all open non-conformances / events
- Register all PARs and CARs, and follow up and close out reports
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING
- Coordinate and schedule environmental surveys based on environmental compliance requirement.
- Perform quality activities as prescribed in the facility specific environmental management system (I.e. surveillances, acceptance verifications, etc.); and
- Perform surveillances on the various processes and operations in the section.
- Perform routine sample based surveillance of records.
- Assist facilities to resolve issues if non-compliance to statutory and regulatory requirements has been detected which can endanger the lives of personnel and the environment.
- Conduct regular environmental monitoring to assess impact and identify areas for improvement.
- Maintain a record of environmental monitoring data and ensure compliance with set standards.
- Identify and implement sustainability initiatives to reduce carbon footprint and improve environmental performance.
- Implement sustainable practices such as energy efficiency measures or renewable energy integration.
ENVIRONMENTAL RISK MANAGEMENT
- Establishes risk management processes and procedures that aim to prevent business interruptions that will affect the day-to-day operations of the business.
- Develop and maintain emergency response plans for environmental incidents.
- Conduct regular drills and exercises to test the effectiveness of emergency response plans.
- Develop and implement waste management procedures to minimize environmental impact.
- Reduce hazardous waste generation by implementing controlling measures.
- Implement measures to control air emissions and reduce pollutants.
- Maintain emissions within permissible limits set by regulatory authorities.
- Monitor and manage water usage and discharge.
- Reduce water consumption per unit of production through recycling and conservation measures.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
KEY KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Knowledge in ISO 14001 : 2015
- Implementation and Management of ISO14001:2015 Environmental
- Management system
- Technical background of processes and systems within the department
- Knowledge of applicable
- Environmental legislation, regulation and standards
- Good report writing and record keeping skills
- Communication skills and conflict management
- Good knowledge of MS Word,
- Excel and Access
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- National Diploma in Environmental management/ Environmental Science/Environmental Health or equivalent.
- ISO 9001 Lead Audit/ Implementation and Internal Audit certification will be an added advantage.
- Approximately 3 – 5 years relevant experience in a chemical or manufacturing environment with experience in developing and continuous compliance to ISO14001:2015 Environmental Management systems.
- Minimum 4 years ISO 14001:2015 internal audit experience or exposure.
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