Environmental Officer

CEEC JSPDI (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.; Sungai Lembing; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CEEC JSPDI (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD. seeks an Environmental Officer to oversee environmental compliance across a major solar PV construction project in Kuantan, Pahang.

You will implement the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and EIA requirements, conduct site inspections, monitor waste, air, and water, and prepare reports for management and regulators. The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience, a related degree, and the ability to work independently with project teams and contractors on

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant environmental experience in construction, infrastructure, renewable energy or large-scale solar projects.
• Familiarity with Malaysian environmental laws and regulations, particularly Environmental Quality Act 1974 and applicable regulations.
• Knowledge and experience in implementing EIA, EMP and environmental monitoring requirements.
• Experience in scheduled waste management, pollution control, site inspections and environmental reporting.
• Familiarity with DOE requirements, environmental audits and regulatory compliance.
• Good report-writing, documentation and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and coordinate effectively with project teams and subcontractors.
• Willing to be based at the project site in Kuantan, Pahang.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the Environmental Management Plan (EMP), EIA requirements and other environmental management procedures applicable to the project.
• Ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations and requirements set by the Department of Environment (DOE) and other relevant authorities.
• Conduct regular site inspections and environmental monitoring to identify potential environmental risks and non-compliance.
• Monitor and manage scheduled waste, general waste, wastewater, air quality, noise and other environmental aspects at the project site.
• Maintain environmental records, inspection reports, monitoring results and relevant compliance documentation.
• Prepare and submit environmental reports to management, clients, consultants and relevant authorities where required.
• Coordinate environmental audits, inspections and follow-up actions to ensure any findings are properly addressed.
• Identify environmental risks and recommend corrective and preventive measures.
• Conduct environmental awareness briefings, toolbox talks and training for site personnel and subcontractors.
• Investigate environmental incidents, complaints and non-compliance issues, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, consultants and relevant authorities on environmental matters.
• Ensure environmental requirements are communicated and implemented throughout the project construction activities.

Skills

Site inspections

Environmental monitoring

Regulatory compliance

Report writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Environmental Science/Environmental Management

Job description

The Environmental Officer is responsible for monitoring and ensuring environmental compliance throughout the construction and implementation of the solar PV project. The role involves implementing environmental management plans, conducting site inspections, monitoring environmental performance and ensuring compliance with applicable Malaysian environmental laws, regulations and project requirements.

2. Key Responsibilities

Implement and monitor the Environmental Management Plan (EMP), EIA requirements and other environmental management procedures applicable to the project.

Ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations and requirements set by the Department of Environment (DOE) and other relevant authorities.

Conduct regular site inspections and environmental monitoring to identify potential environmental risks and non-compliance.

Monitor and manage scheduled waste, general waste, wastewater, air quality, noise and other environmental aspects at the project site.

Maintain environmental records, inspection reports, monitoring results and relevant compliance documentation.

Prepare and submit environmental reports to management, clients, consultants and relevant authorities where required.

Coordinate environmental audits, inspections and follow-up actions to ensure any findings are properly addressed.

Identify environmental risks and recommend corrective and preventive measures.

Conduct environmental awareness briefings, toolbox talks and training for site personnel and subcontractors.

Investigate environmental incidents, complaints and non-compliance issues, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, consultants and relevant authorities on environmental matters.

Ensure environmental requirements are communicated and implemented throughout the project construction activities.

3. Requirements & Qualifications

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management or a related field.

Minimum 3–5 years of relevant environmental experience in construction, infrastructure, renewable energy or large-scale solar projects.

Familiarity with Malaysian environmental laws and regulations, particularly Environmental Quality Act 1974 and applicable regulations.

Knowledge and experience in implementing EIA, EMP and environmental monitoring requirements.

Experience in scheduled waste management, pollution control, site inspections and environmental reporting.

Familiarity with DOE requirements, environmental audits and regulatory compliance.

Good report-writing, documentation and communication skills.

Able to work independently and coordinate effectively with project teams and subcontractors.

Willing to be based at the project site in Kuantan, Pahang.

4. Added Advantages

Previous experience in large-scale solar PV, floating solar PV or other renewable energy projects.

Experience dealing with DOE, environmental consultants and relevant regulatory authorities.

Familiarity with lender environmental and social requirements, including ESMP implementation and environmental monitoring.

Possession of relevant environmental competency certificates or professional training will be an advantage.

Experience in managing environmental requirements for large-scale construction projects.

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