Senior Air Quality Consultant

SLR; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental solutions firm in Durban is seeking an experienced professional for involvement in ambient air quality assessments. The ideal candidate will hold a BSc Honours degree and have at least 3 years of relevant experience in the air quality field, along with consulting expertise. Responsibilities include project management and compliance with health & safety regulations. The company values diversity and inclusion in its hiring process.

Qualifications

• BSc Honours in Natural Sciences, Earth Sciences or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in the air quality field.
• Consulting experience.
• Experience with report writing and data analysis.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manage and plan fieldwork, ensuring compliance with health & safety obligations.
• Process and format ambient monitoring data.
• Compile ambient air quality monitoring reports.
• Compile emission inventories and run dispersion models.
• Prepare Air Quality Impact Assessments and Air Quality Management Plans.
• Manage projects including financial, safety, and logistics.

Job description

About the Company

SLR is recognized as one of the global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions, helping our clients to achieve their sustainability goals.

In the process of growing our footprint around the globe, we are continuously looking for talented people to join our team and who would add value to Our Business. SLR has over 100 offices in 13 different countries across the world and we actively encourage collaboration and learning between the many disciplines and services we offer globally.

At SLR you can expect a flexible and supportive culture where you can be happy and work with talented colleagues from diverse backgrounds on fascinating projects that make a difference to the world we live in.

Job Description

Job Purpose

Involvement in all aspects of ambient air quality impact assessments, including coordination of air quality monitoring, compilation of emission inventories, atmospheric dispersion modelling, and regulatory reporting.

Qualification & Experience

• BSc Honours in Natural Sciences, Earth Sciences or related field
• Minimum 3 years in the air quality field
• Consulting experience
• Experience with report writing and data analysis
• Valid driver\'s license

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Manage and plan fieldwork, and meet all health & safety obligations, incorporating SLR and client requirements.
• Process and format ambient monitoring data, inclusive of meteorological, dust fallout, particulate matter and gas monitoring data.
• Compile ambient air quality monitoring reports.
• Compile emission inventories and run dispersion models (software examples, TANKS, LandGEM, AERMOD).
• Prepare Air Quality Impact Assessments and Air Quality Management Plans.
• Project management, including financial, health & safety, logistics and team management.

SLR’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered part of the recruitment process. We actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. SLR is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity and inclusion.