Environmental & Quality Technician

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental & Quality Technician to support the management of Environmental and Quality systems across multiple Energy Recovery Facilities. This role involves ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, monitoring and testing, and liaising with contractors to maintain high standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in science or engineering, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and a keen attention to detail. Join a forward-thinking company that plays a vital role in transforming waste into energy, contributing to sustainability and reducing landfill impact. If you are passionate about environmental management and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Essential qualification in a Science/Engineering biased subject.
• Intermediate IT skills with excellent spreadsheet abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing Environmental and Quality systems in ERFs.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, statutory, and contractual standards.

Skills

Environmental Permitting Knowledge

Waste Incineration Regulations

Analytical Problem Solving

Intermediate IT Skills

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Qualification in Science/Engineering

Tools

Spreadsheet Software

Job description

Environmental & Quality Technician

Working hours: Monday to Friday - 40 hours

Location: Midlands

ASAP Start

What you will do

The Environmental & Quality Technician will assist the Senior Environmental Engineer to manage the Environmental and Quality systems, implement and monitor the day-to-day requirements in 3 Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs) to ensure compliance with the environmental, statutory, company, and contractual standards.

The Environmental & Quality Technician will support the ERF management team in meeting their obligations with respect to environmental monitoring and reporting as required by the Environmental Permitting Regulations and other legislation. The Environmental & Quality Technician will ensure monitoring and testing is planned and carried out in a timely manner to required standards and permit requirements.

The Environmental & Quality Technician ensures reports are produced as required under the Environmental Permit and other regulations and liaises with and manages third-party contractors for the delivery of the environmental monitoring programme, liaising with ERF Operational staff to ensure that environmental compliance is maintained and issues resolved promptly.

These are a summary of the main duties only; other duties may be required to be fulfilled to meet the changing nature of operational activities/business.

Qualifications

Essential
Qualification in a Science/Engineering biased subject (environmental, chemistry, maths, engineering)

Intermediate level IT skills with excellent spreadsheet abilities.

Desirable
Knowledge of environmental permitting and Waste Incineration regulations.
Understanding of regulations covering industrial processes, emissions, Industrial Emissions Directive, Environmental Permitting, and Waste Management.
Understanding of combustion.
Logical and analytical approach to problem solving.
Positive, flexible approach to duties with the ability to use initiative, solve problems, and work to tight deadlines under pressure.
Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
Good interpersonal skills with persons at all levels.
Willingness to work flexible hours and tasks as required by the position.
Physically fit, capable of visiting various locations around the plant including multilevel stairs.

Where you will work

Our ERFs utilise world-class technology to safely transform residual waste into energy for the Grid. We generate enough energy to power over 189,000 homes annually.
Energy Recovery makes an important contribution to reducing the UK's long-term energy gap and helps to increase landfill diversion as part of an integrated waste management strategy. Our ERFs operate within the emissions limits of the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) and have been recognised by all the relevant agencies as a safe, efficient method of treating waste streams that cannot be recycled.

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