Environmental Engineer

Archirodon Construction (Overseas) Company limited; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Archirodon Construction (Overseas) Company limited in Kuwait City seeks an Environmental Specialist. Responsibilities include conducting environmental inspections and audits, maintaining environmental records, and providing troubleshooting for environmental issues.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of five years of experience in the environmental field within core industries. Marine experience is required. The role emphasizes effective communication skills and the implementation of Environmental Management Plans.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of environmental practices in oil & gas operations.
• Able to develop and implement Environmental Management Plans.
• Minimum of five years of experience in environmental roles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental inspections and audits on site facilities.
• Provide troubleshooting advice related to environmental issues.
• Organise drills regarding environmental emergencies.

Skills

Understanding of environmental issues

Communication skills

Ability to conduct audits

Interpersonal skills

Ability to conduct training

Investigating environmental incidents

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

ISO 14001 Internal Auditor certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conducts environmental inspections and audits on site facilities.
• Maintains a project audit schedule and reports.
• Maintains records as required by the environmental requirements.
• Provides troubleshooting advice and assistance related to project environmental issues.
• Reports any environmental incidents to the client within the required timeframes.
• Recommends measures to avoid re-occurrence and maintains environmental incidents records.
• Organises, participates and evaluates response drills regarding environmental emergencies and recommends improvements.
• Increases the environmental awareness by developing relevant presentations to site employees.
• Participates in the development of environmental related project documents, plans and procedures.
• Assists the Environmental Manager and/or HSE Manager in their daily operations.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Have strong understanding of the environmental issues, practices in the oil & gas operations.
• Sound understanding of the HSE Management System and environmental legislative requirements.
• Ability to develop and implement Environmental Management Plans.
• Ability to conduct environmental monitoring.
• Ability to conduct training/awareness sessions on relevant environmental procedures and standards.
• Ability to conduct environmental audits and inspections.
• Ability to investigate environmental incidents, identify immediate and root causes.
• Ability to speak, read and write English with good communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal and verbal & written communication skills.
• Four-year full-time degree in Bachelor of Science in engineering, preferably Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• ISO 14001 Internal or Lead Auditor (preferable).
• Other HSE training / certifications will be added advantage.
• Minimum of five years of experience in the field of environmental in core industries like refineries, petrochemicals, fertilizers, steel plants and heavy chemicals, etc.
• Marine experience is required.