Environmental Engineer

Environmental Engineer; South Africa; Sur place; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fluence Corporation, a global leader in water and wastewater treatment, is seeking an Environmental Engineer in South Africa to drive environmental compliance and sustainable plant operations. You will monitor performance, manage regulatory submissions, conduct assessments, and lead initiatives to minimize environmental impact across our processes.

A Master’s degree and experience in process industries are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of environmental laws and compliance requirements.
• Ability to analyze environmental data and assess impacts.
• Experience in process industries, particularly water treatment, is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Monitor plant environmental performance (water, wastewater, emissions, waste).
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permits, and company standards.
• Conduct environmental assessments, audits, and reporting activities.
• Analyze environmental data and identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Support implementation of environmental management systems and procedures.
• Coordinate with operations, laboratory, and QHSE teams to ensure compliance and performance.
• Manage environmental documentation, reporting, and regulatory submissions.
• Support investigations of environmental incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Lead or support sustainability and resource optimization initiatives.
• Participate in environmental impact assessments and process improvements.

Connaissances

Regulatory Knowledge

Analytical Capability

Stakeholder Management

Industrial Experience

Formation

Master's degree in Environmental Engineering

Description du poste

Are you looking to work for a global organization that has a positive impact on the environment? Would you like to work for a multi-cultural team? As part of the Fluence Corporation family, you can play a pivotal role in the success of the company. Our mission at Fluence is to provide communities and businesses with cutting-edge solutions for treating water and wastewater, helping improve our customers’ sustainability, resiliency, and operational success.

We’re committed to reshaping the future of water treatment on a global scale with our innovative technologies. We offer solutions that produce clean water for drinking or industrial use, as well as products for effectively treating wastewater so it can be safely returned to the environment or reused, with the potential to generate energy in the process. In addition to customized solutions, Fluence leads the global charge in decentralized treatment with advanced, quickly deployable packed plants.

The Environmental Engineer will ensure environmental compliance and sustainable plant operations by monitoring environmental performance, managing regulatory requirements, and driving initiatives to minimize environmental impact.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Monitor plant environmental performance (water, wastewater, emissions, waste)
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permits, and company standards
• Conduct environmental assessments, audits, and reporting activities
• Analyze environmental data and identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities
• Support implementation of environmental management systems and procedures
• Coordinate with operations, laboratory, and QHSE teams to ensure compliance and performance
• Manage environmental documentation, reporting, and regulatory submissions
• Support investigations of environmental incidents and implement corrective actions
• Lead or support sustainability and resource optimization initiatives
• Participate in environmental impact assessments and process improvements

Skills & Experience Required:

• Environmental Expertise – Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering or related field
• Regulatory Knowledge – Strong understanding of environmental laws and compliance requirements
• Analytical Capability – Ability to analyze environmental data and assess impacts
• Industrial Experience – Experience in process industries (water treatment – strong advantage)
• Stakeholder Management – Ability to work with operations, regulators, and internal teams

Key Core Competencies:

• Environmental & Compliance Focus – Ensures adherence to regulations and standards
• Analytical Thinking – Translates environmental data into actionable insights
• Attention to Detail – Maintains accurate reporting and compliance documentation
• Sustainability Mindset – Drives environmental performance and resource efficiency
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Works effectively with operations and support teams

Expectations to be Successful:

• Full Regulatory Compliance – No environmental violations or non-conformities
• Accurate Reporting – Reliable and timely environmental data and submissions
• Environmental Risk Management – Early identification and mitigation of risks
• Operational Impact – Environmental insights supporting improved plant performance
• Continuous Improvement – Measurable reduction in environmental impact