Environmental Control Officer (ECO)

Chan & Chan Engineering Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chan & Chan Engineering Pte Ltd is seeking an Environmental Control Officer (ECO) to oversee environmental compliance across operations in Singapore. You will monitor activities for regulatory conformity, obtain permits, and manage reporting to authorities.

The role includes leading EIAs, implementing waste management programs, and ensuring air and water quality control. You will oversee hazardous materials handling, conduct regular audits, drive sustainability initiatives, and train staff on

Qualifications

• Ensure compliance with local, regional, and national environmental regulations.
• Obtain and renew environmental permits and prepare reports for authorities.
• Conduct or oversee EIAs for new projects or modifications.
• Develop waste management programs to minimize waste and ensure proper disposal.
• Monitor air and water quality and implement pollution control measures.
• Oversee hazardous materials handling, storage, and disposal in line with regulations.
• Perform regular environmental audits to improve performance.
• Develop sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact.
• Provide training to employees on environmental policies and best practices.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans for environmental incidents.
• Engage with community stakeholders on environmental concerns.
• Promote energy efficiency and eco-friendly practices.
• Track environmental performance with monitoring systems.
• Maintain documentation of monitoring and compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental compliance for the organization.
• Monitor and assess activities for regulatory conformity.
• Prepare and submit required environmental permits and reports.
• Lead EIAs for new projects or changes.
• Develop and implement waste management programs.
• Monitor air and water quality and control emissions.
• Manage hazardous materials handling and disposal.
• Conduct environmental audits to drive improvements.
• Drive sustainability initiatives across operations.
• Provide training on environmental policies and procedures.
• Plan for environmental emergencies and response.
• Engage with community and stakeholders on environmental issues.
• Promote energy efficiency and eco-friendly practices.
• Maintain records of monitoring, compliance, and related documentation.

Skills

Regulatory monitoring

Waste management

Air quality management

Hazardous materials handling

Sustainability initiatives

Training & awareness

Emergency response planning

Tools

Environmental monitoring tools

Regulatory reporting tools

Job description

An Environmental Control Officer (ECO) plays a crucial role in overseeing and managing environmental compliance within an organization.

• Monitor and assess the organization’s activities to ensure compliance with local, regional, and national environmental regulations and standards.
• Permitting and Reporting:
  • Obtain and renew necessary environmental permits, and prepare and submit required reports to regulatory authorities.
• Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs):
  • Conduct or oversee environmental impact assessments for new projects or modifications to existing operations.
• Develop and implement waste management programs to reduce, reuse, and properly dispose of waste in compliance with environmental guidelines.
• Air and Water Quality Management:
  • Monitor and manage air and water quality within the organization, implementing measures to control pollution and emissions.
• Hazardous Materials Management:
  • Oversee the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Conduct regular environmental audits to assess and improve the organization’s environmental performance.
• Sustainability Initiatives:
  • Develop and implement sustainability initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of the organization’s operations.
• Provide training to employees on environmental policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Emergency Response Planning:
  • Develop and implement plans for responding to environmental emergencies, such as chemical spills or other incidents.
• Community Relations:
  • Engage with the local community and stakeholders to address environmental concerns, communicate initiatives, and build positive relationships.
• Implement measures to conserve energy and promote energy efficiency within the organization.
• Eco-friendly Practices:
  • Advocate and implement eco-friendly practices to minimize the environmental impact of business operations.
• Use monitoring tools and systems to track environmental performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Documentation and Record Keeping:
  • Maintain accurate records of environmental monitoring, compliance activities, and related documentation.