A world leading steel producer with large Iron Ore operations in West Africa are currently looking to hire an Environmental Coordinator for their project in Liberia.
The Environmental Coordinator is a key person to support the company and its contractors in meeting high environmental standards in all aspects of its project activities.
- This is a fully hands-on, site-based role as part of a small, practical team.
- Support Company in fulfilling its obligations in terms of the Environmental Management Plans and the upholding of the agreed Environmental Standards.
- Provide on-site environmental management to support the Environmental Adviser, Project Manager and Area Construction Managers, supervisors and contractors.
- Provide strategic support as a team member and a pro-active approach to environmental processes.
- Provide training and support to environmental awareness among project personnel.
Key responsibilities, as directed by the Environmental Manager
- Manage environmental issues on site, including the direction of the Environmental Officers and any other staff assigned to work under the Environmental Manager.
- Provide positive and demonstrated leadership on environmental issues within all areas of project activity, in line with the relevant sections of the Project Management Plan.
- Read, understand and implement the environmental policies, plans, standards and procedures.
- Promote an enthusiastic environmental culture that delivers positive commitment to and engages all employees in continuous improvement in environmental performance.
- Monitor compliance by personnel for their individual responsibilities to environmental matters.
- Provide technical advice on environmental matters, and ensure contractor programs comply with Environmental Policies, Standards and legal requirements.
- Provide technical advice on chemical and physical agent behaviour, impact and control as they affect the environment and health of employees, users and people in the nearby communities.
- Provide advice to project personnel on strategies and problem-solving on environmental matters.
- Ensure contractors prepare and follow Environmental Task Cards and Method Statements in compliance with the Company Project Environmental Management Plans.
- Inspect and sign off contractors' Task Cards, Method Statements and Environmental Management Plans.
- Ensure implementation of, and compliance with the project waste management system as specified in the Company Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Plan.
- Ensure contractor compliance with chemical storage facilities and MSDS's.
- Initiate and conduct environmental audits as specified in the WRIOP Environmental Monitoring System.
- Conduct daily environmental inspections of camps, workshops, storage facilities, lay down yards, work areas and their vicinities, to verify contractor compliance with environmental management requirements.
- Conduct site inspections related to waste disposal and industrial hygiene, protective clothing and the storage of potentially hazardous chemicals and other substances.
- Inspect plant and equipment to prevent environmental spills and ground contamination.
- Provide environmental compliance reports to the Environmental Adviser and Construction Managers, on frequencies agreed with them.
- Compile weekly environmental progress reports and participate in the compilation of monthly progress reports.
- Assist in the roll out of environmental information related to site activities.
- Participate in all relevant co-ordination meetings with construction teams and other support departments (particularly community, resettlement, health and safety, security and logistics).
- Participate in management and contractor walkabouts.
- Conduct risk management inspections for the identification of environmental hazards in the workplace and recommend corrective or preventative measures to avoid any lapses.
- Lead environmental incident investigations and co-ordinate corrective actions.
Line management
- The Environmental Co-ordinator will report to the Environmental Manager.
- He or she will liaise closely with the Project Health and Safety Department, the WRIOP Resettlement Co-ordinator, and with the Company Environmental Department and Community Liaison Department. As part of a broader team, the Co-ordinator will liaise closely with all construction and support staff on the WRIOP and within the Company and its suppliers.
Educationand Experience
- Bachelor's degree / National Higher Diploma in environmental studies Environmental Science, Geology, or related
- 6 years of environmental experience in the Iron Ore Mining Construction Industry is advantageous
- Strong writing and technical skills
- Detailed oriented with the ability to balance a diverse and changing workload
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word