Safety Officer/Environmental officer

Job description

Key responsibilities

• Please note that KPI items have been included to show what is expected, not limited to:

Only e-mail responses to az.oc.ttrednu@ofni will be considered.

Job title: Environmental, health and safety (EHS) / waste management officer


Key responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and continuously improve the ISO 14001:2015 environmental management system.
• Assist management in maintaining and improving existing environmental, health, safety, and waste management procedures, objectives, and standards.
• Develop, implement, and monitor environmental strategies, policies, programmes, and performance indicators aligned with company environmental objectives.
• Lead the development, maintenance, and submission of environmental, safety, and waste performance reports.
• Review, implement, and monitor the waste management operational environmental management plan (EMP) and ensure compliance with all EMP commitments.
• Establish, implement, and maintain the environmental and social management system, including aspects and impacts registers.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, environmental, and waste management legislation and regulations.
• Prepare, manage, and maintain environmental, safety, and compliance documentation, including legal permits, regulatory submissions, compliance files, and waste management records.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, environmental audits, and compliance audits across all waste facilities and operational sites.
• Identify workplace hazards, implement corrective and preventative actions, and mitigate environmental, health, and safety risks.
• Oversee waste handling, segregation, transportation, and disposal procedures in line with legal and organizational requirements.
• Monitor compliance of all staff, contractors, and service providers with company policies, EMP requirements, and legal obligations.
• Coordinate and lead incident and accident investigations, reporting, and follow-up actions within required timeframes.
• Facilitate employee environmental, safety, and waste awareness training and toolbox talks.
• Manage PPE stock, including procurement, issuance, usage monitoring, and record keeping.
• Monitor and review environmental programmes to ensure execution according to agreed timelines and frequencies.
• Conduct site visits, facilitate meetings with operational staff, and provide on-site support and guidance.
• Monitor drive truck inspection checklists, truck maintenance records, and related documentation, including tyre stock sheets.
• Ensure all compliance and safety file documentation is valid, complete, and up to date.
• Support tender documents, bid submissions, and compliance-related sections, including environmental and safety requirements.
• Monitor environmental and safety trends and provide reports and recommendations to management and project teams.

Key requirement:

• A relevant degree in environmental management, health and safety, waste management, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of environmental management systems, waste management practices, and relevant legislation.
• Practical experience in ISO 14001 implementation, audits, and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental compliance within waste management operations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Experience in conducting inspections, audits, investigations, and reporting.
• Strong administrative, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Ability to train, guide, and engage staff on environmental and safety matters.
• Career-driven, motivated, adaptable, and open to learning new skills.

NB:// As the role operates within a developing stage and the size of our entity (fairly small), workloads may fluctuate; therefore, a flexible, all-rounder approach is required, with the successful candidate supporting additional administrative and operational tasks as needed (e.g. tender briefings, preparations, invoicing, etc.).

Posted on 08 Jan 16:32, Closing date 17 Feb