About the role
• Supervise waste management activities, including waste identification, generation assessments, and compliance with local environmental requirements.
• Coordinate with internal teams responsible for waste management activities and regulatory obligations.
• Prepare and submit environmental reports and documentation to regulatory authorities within required statutory timelines.
• Develop, maintain, and control environmental documentation, including procedures, work instructions, permits, registers, and administrative decisions.
• Collaborate with external service providers, environmental consultants, waste contractors, and public authorities on environmental matters.
• Participate in internal and external environmental audits and support the implementation of corrective and improvement actions.
• Monitor changes in environmental regulations and recommend actions to ensure ongoing legal compliance.
• Support projects aimed at reducing environmental impact through waste reduction, resource efficiency, and sustainability initiatives.
• Prepare environmental analyses and reports covering emissions management, transport of dangerous goods, environmental fees, and packaging-related requirements.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, production, and EHS teams regarding environmental requirements and compliance activities.
• Participate in departmental and organizational continuous improvement initiatives focused on environmental performance.
• Support the broader EHS team in executing environmental, health, and safety responsibilities and strategic objectives.
Skills, Knowledge & ExpertiseEducation: University degree in Environmental Protection, Environmental Engineering, or a related field. Postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health and Safety is preferred.
Experience: At least 3 years of experience independently performing Environmental Specialist responsibilities, preferably within a manufacturing environment or an organization with complex operational processes. Strong practical knowledge of environmental legislation, environmental reporting, permit management, and regulatory authority interactions.
Skills: Knowledge of environmental reporting systems and processes, environmental compliance management, regulatory interpretation, environmental documentation control, and sustainability initiatives. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Communication: Effective written and verbal communication skills with working proficiency in English for international collaboration and documentation.
Teamwork: Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams, external stakeholders, regulatory authorities, and service providers.
Complementary skills
• Postgraduate qualification in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Experience supporting environmental audits, corrective action programs, and compliance
improvement initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and regulatory deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and continuous
improvement programs.