ENGINEER, ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION & SUSTAINABILITY

alfanar; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Saudi Arabia seeks a Sustainability Specialist to drive environmental management initiatives. The role involves collaborating with teams, conducting risk assessments, and promoting sustainable practices. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise and a commitment to environmental responsibility.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.
• Develop a vision and plan for career development.

Responsibilities

• Support sustainability and environmental management initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to promote environmental responsibility.
• Conduct assessments of potential environmental risks.

Skills

Collaboration

Technical Expertise

Problem-Solving

Quality Control

Job description

Job description:

Job Purpose

To support the development, implementation, and monitoring of sustainability and environmental management initiatives, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and advancing the organization's commitment to sustainable practices. The role focuses on providing technical expertise, conducting assessments, and contributing to innovative solutions that minimize environmental impact while aligning with organizational goals.

Key Accountability Areas

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Collaborate with team members and provide technical expertise to support sustainability and environmental protection programs.
• Assist in setting and achieving team goals by contributing to project planning and execution.

Sustainability Innovation:

• Research and propose innovative technologies, processes, or systems to enhance sustainability within the organization.
• Support initiatives focused on renewable energy, waste reduction, green technologies, and other environmentally conscious practices.

Budget & Resource Support:

• Assist in tracking project budgets and resource utilization to ensure efficient implementation of environmental and sustainability initiatives.
• Identify resource needs and support procurement processes in alignment with project goals.

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting:

• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, such as regulatory agencies and environmental organizations, to support sustainability efforts.
• Prepare technical reports and data for review by senior staff and stakeholders.

Sustainability Education & Awareness:

• Support the development of training materials and assist in organizing sessions to educate employees on sustainability practices and compliance requirements.
• Actively promote environmental responsibility and sustainability initiatives within the organization.

Environmental Risk Management:

• Conduct assessments of potential environmental risks arising from company activities and propose mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to the preparation of environmental impact assessments for new initiatives or projects.

Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Protection:

• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, and industry standards under the guidance of senior staff.
• Support environmental audits and inspections to maintain regulatory compliance.

Sustainability Strategy Support:

• Assist in implementing company-wide sustainability strategies to reduce environmental impacts, such as energy consumption, waste management, emissions, and water use.
• Track and report on sustainability metrics and progress, contributing to internal and external disclosures.

Role Accountability

HR Proficiency:

• Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.
• Develop a vision and plan for career development and identify steps to achieve it.

Delivery:

• Perform planned activities to meet operational and development targets as per schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within cost and time constraints.
• Provide periodic reports detailing deviations and progress of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving:

• Address related issues and escalate complex operational problems as needed.

Quality:

• Ensure quality requirements are met, developing effective quality control processes and specifications.

Business Process Improvements:

• Develop well-defined systems, policies, and procedures, and seek automation opportunities.

Compliance:

• Adhere to relevant policies, procedures, and work instructions.

Health, Safety, and Environment:

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental management procedures within the work area to guarantee safety, legal compliance, and high-quality outputs.