Executive (Waste Management), Horticulture - Singapore Zoo

Mandai Wildlife Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wildlife management organization in Singapore seeks a Waste Management Officer to oversee daily operations, manage waste records, and collaborate on sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate has a degree in Environmental Science and 2-3 years of experience, strong communication skills, and enjoys working outdoors to promote eco-friendly practices.

Qualifications

• At least 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in waste management.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Enjoys working outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day waste management operations.
• Maintain and analyze waste data records for compliance.
• Prepare and issue Purchase Orders for waste services.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Understanding of sustainability concepts

Education

Diploma/Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Mandai Wildlife Group is the steward of Mandai Wildlife Reserve, a unique wildlife and nature destination in Singapore that is home to world-renown wildlife parks which connect visitors to the fascinating world of wildlife. The Group is driving an exciting rejuvenation plan at Mandai Wildlife Reserve, adjacent to Singapore’s Central Catchment Nature Reserve, that will integrate five wildlife parks with distinctive nature-based experiences, green public spaces and an eco-friendly resort.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist to oversee, manage and monitor the day-to-day waste management operations related to waste collection and haulage by working closely with various stakeholders and service providers.
• Assist to maintain, analyse and organise waste data records related to day-to-day waste management operations to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Service Agreements and Code of Practice.
• Prepare and issue Purchase Order to service providers providing waste management, assist to maintain and organise records relating to day-to-day waste management operations and verifying the accuracy of the documents for monthly invoicing and sustainability reporting.
• Assist to handle, organise and lead joint inspections with various stakeholders and service providers to ensure compliance and alignment of day-to-day waste management operations and offer solutions to improve operations.
• Assist to collaborate and facilitate with sustainable solution team to identify strategies for sustainability initiatives relating to waste management for the workgroups into actionable sustainable initiatives and reporting.
• Assist to prepare, evaluate tenders and quotations related to waste management and onboard awarded service providers.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Sustainability Management or a related field.
• Preferably with at least 2 to 3 years of relevant working experience in waste management, sustainability management, or a related discipline.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with good command of written and spoken English to engage effectively with stakeholders and service providers.
• Self-motivated, possess initiative and drive, a good-team player and can also work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Enjoy working in the outdoors, good understanding of operational waste management and sustainability concepts.
• Must be able to work outside the usual office hours from time-to-time, in the early hours and after working hours, to do waste profiling and monitor the efficiency and compliance of waste collection and haulage of waste by service providers.