Environmental Officer/ Specialist - Immediate Joiners

About this role:

Compliance Officer

Ensure that the organization adheres to local, national, and international environmental laws, standards, and regulations.

Liaise with regulatory bodies to stay updated on evolving environmental compliance requirements.

Sustainability Advocate

Drive sustainability initiatives to minimize resource consumption, reduce waste, and promote renewable energy use.

Advise management on sustainable practices and green technologies.

Risk Assessor

Identify environmental risks associated with operations, processes, or projects.

Develop and implement mitigation strategies to reduce the organization’s environmental impact.

Trainer and Educator

Promote environmental awareness and sustainability within the organization.

Conduct training sessions for employees on environmental policies and best practices.

Environmental Compliance

Monitor and ensure adherence to environmental laws, such as waste disposal regulations, emissions standards, and water use guidelines.

Prepare and submit environmental compliance reports to regulatory agencies.

Policy Development and Implementation

Develop and implement environmental management systems (EMS) and policies.

Regularly review and update environmental policies to align with best practices and legal requirements.

Environmental Audits

Conduct environmental audits and inspections to identify potential risks or violations.

Prepare detailed audit reports and recommend corrective actions.

Impact Assessment and Monitoring

Conduct environmental impact assessments (EIA) for new projects or changes in operations.

Monitor ongoing operations to evaluate their environmental impact and suggest improvements.

Waste Management

Oversee the proper disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.

Develop and promote waste reduction, reuse, and recycling programs.

Resource Conservation

Implement programs to conserve energy, water, and other natural resources.

Monitor resource usage and recommend efficiency measures.

Pollution Control

Develop strategies to control air, water, and soil pollution caused by organizational activities.

Monitor emissions and ensure they are within permissible limits.

Incident Investigation

Investigate environmental incidents, such as chemical spills or non-compliance events.

Prepare detailed incident reports and implement measures to prevent recurrence.

Stakeholder Engagement

Liaise with government agencies, NGOs, and community groups regarding environmental concerns.

Represent the organization in public forums, hearings, and environmental discussions.

Reporting and Documentation

Maintain accurate records of environmental activities, including compliance reports, impact assessments, and audit findings.

Develop presentations and reports for senior management to communicate environmental performance.

Emergency Preparedness

Develop and implement plans to respond to environmental emergencies such as spills, leaks, or natural disasters.

Train employees on emergency response procedures related to environmental hazards.

Promoting Green Practices

Collaborate with procurement teams to source eco-friendly materials and services.

Support initiatives such as green building certifications, renewable energy adoption, and sustainable supply chain practices.

Training and Awareness Programs

Organize workshops and training sessions for employees to foster a culture of environmental responsibility.

Educate staff on topics like waste segregation, energy efficiency, and compliance requirements.

Research and Innovation

Stay updated on emerging environmental technologies and practices.

Conduct research to explore innovative solutions for environmental challenges within the organization.

Occupational and Workplace Health and Safety Responsibilities:

In addition to all job-specific responsibilities, all employees are required to adhere to all Basatin health, safety and environmental (HSE) policies, procedures, practices, and relevant legal and statutory health, safety and environmental requirements and obligations. All employees are personally responsible to familiarize themselves with these policies, procedures, practices, updates, etc. Khidmah HSE department regularly updates existing and introduces new policies, procedures and practices and each employee is personally responsible to ensure they stay updated and compliant with all such updates and new additions.

Information Security Responsibilities:

1. Comply with Basatin Information Security Policies
2. Be aware of and fulfill their information security responsibilities
3. Ensure whoever handles sensitive company information has taken the Security Awareness Training
4. Know how to report a security incident (to IT ServiceDesk or InfoSec).
5. Not disable his/her OS firewall and/or Antivirus
6. Restrict use to authorized purposes, protect access accounts, privileges and associated passwords.

Accept accountability for his/her individual user accounts, and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Essential)
• A degree in one of the following fields is usually required:
• Environmental Science
• Environmental Engineering
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in landscaping, horticulture, or related fields
• Landscaping Experience