Environmental & OHS Specialist

Surbana Jurong; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm is seeking an experienced Environmental & OHS Specialist for a significant power and energy project in Hyderabad, Pakistan. This role focuses on compliance with environmental regulations and the effective management of occupational health and safety. Applicants should have at least 8 years of relevant experience and a Master's degree in a related field. The role involves conducting impact assessments, developing policies, and ensuring project safety and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience in environmental and social impact assessment.
• Experience managing environmental impacts of power sector projects.
• Experience working on Multilateral Development Banks (MDB) funded projects is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive environmental impact assessments for the project.
• Develop and implement OHS policies and procedures.
• Monitor compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards.
• Provide training on environmental and safety best practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Environmental impact assessment

OHS policy development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Masters degree in Environmental Engineering/Environmental Sciences

Job description

About SMEC

Delivering exceptional outcomes starts with having exceptional people.

SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organization.

Every employee plays a key role in shaping our business and is driven by teamwork, progressive thinking and creative ideas. We are committed to providing platforms to enable our people to engage in the business, deliver value to clients and develop their careers.

When you join SMEC, you join a flexible growing organization that has a genuine commitment to CSR, diversity and improving the world we live in.

The role

We are seeking an experienced Environmental & OHS Specialist to join our team for a significant power and energy project based in Hyderabad, Pakistan. This role is essential for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and the effective management of occupational health and safety throughout the project lifecycle.

• Conduct comprehensive environmental impact assessments for the project.
• Develop and implement Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policies and procedures.
• Monitor compliance with local and international environmental regulations and safety standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainable practices into project operations.
• Provide training and support to project staff on environmental and safety best practices.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance.
• Prepare and maintain documentation related to environmental management and OHS performance.
• Analyze safety metrics and environmental data to report on project compliance and performance.
• Develop risk assessment strategies and recommend mitigation measures to minimize environmental and safety risks.
• Facilitate communication with regulatory bodies and stakeholders regarding environmental and safety issues.
• Promote a culture of environmental stewardship and safety awareness throughout the project team.

With a track record of achievement in a related role, you will have gained your experience in a consultancy environment and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.

Suitable applicants will have/be:

• Tertiary qualifications or a related discipline (e.g. Masters degree in Environmental Engineering/Environmental Sciences or similar field)
• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience in environmental and social impact assessment and mitigation.
• Experience in managing environmental & OHS aspects of power sector projects.
• Experience in managing environmental impacts of linear power distribution/ transmission sector projects.
• Experience of working on Multilateral Development Banks (MDB) funded projects is preferable.
• Strong communication skills (written & verbal)

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online and for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Taimoor Tariq - [e-mail].

For further details about us, please visit our website:

https://www.smec.com/

www.smec.com/careers

All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent Team and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees.