Senior Assistant Director

[What the role is]

NEA’s Pollution Control 1 Division (PCD1) administers the Environmental Protection and Management Act (EPMA) and its Regulations to manage and control air, water and noise pollution, and hazardous substances, and toxic industrial waste at industrial and trade premises.

A key role of our division is to respond swiftly to environmental pollution incidents, such as chemical fires and leaks, where we play a crucial role in assessing environmental and public health impacts while coordinating with stakeholders to implement effective mitigation measures. We are seeking suitable candidate(s) who can demonstrate decisive leadership, effective command and control, and strong technical knowledge in our response to these incidents. In this role, you will be working in a fast-paced and volatile environment that requires the ability to handle multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.

[What you will be working on]

• Lead and command teams to respond swiftly to environmental pollution incidents onsite, during and after office hours. Key responsibilities include rapidly evaluating the situation onsite, directing teams to assess environmental and public health impacts, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders to implement timely mitigation/containment measures.
• Oversee the development, review, and implementation of the Concept of Operations (CONOPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Work Instructions (WIs) for the response and management of environmental pollution incidents, which may involve cross agency collaboration and coordination.
• Develop plans for environmental monitoring and response during scenarios, as well as plan, conduct, and/or participate in exercises testing out these scenarios.
• Lead the procurement and equipping plan for the environmental pollution incident response team, which includes mobile laboratory and analytical equipment.
• Oversee the routine maintenance and calibration of the laboratory and analytical equipment to ensure operational readiness, including restocking of dispensables and coordinating with external vendors.
• Plan and conduct regular training programmes to enhance the competency of members in the environmental pollution incident response team.
• Inspect high-risk industrial premises to understand their processes and potential environmental and public safety hazards, building essential knowledge to guide decision-making should incidents arise regarding response plans, environmental monitoring measures, and pollution mitigation measures.
• Investigate complex environmental pollution cases.
• Prepare reports and presentations to senior management on environmental-related issues.

[What we are looking for]

• Degree in any Engineering or Science discipline, preferably in Chemical/Environmental Engineering or Environmental Chemistry.
• At least 7 years of total working experience, including experience in HAZMAT incident response operations, operations management and planning, and field-based environmental sampling/analysis. Experience in environmental mitigation, pollution control for industrial facilities, or similar will be considered.
• Strong leadership capabilities with demonstrated ability to command and direct teams effectively.
• Possesses a Class 3 driving licence.
• Physically fit to lead NEA’s response to pollution incidents onsite.
• Able to work on weekends and after office hours, when required.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Mature, independent and resourceful.
• Organised and able to multi-task.
• Good writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Applicants will be updated on the status of their application within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.