Environmental Officer -Richards Bay at Bidvest Tank Terminals

Job Advert Summary    

• Bidvest Tank Terminals has an opportunity for an Environmental Officer. This opportunity exists within the SHE department, based in Richards Bay, reporting to the Environmental Specialist. 
• The incumbent in this position will be responsible for maintaining environmental standards for the Richards Bay and Isando region.  The person will ensure the conditions of all environmental permits, licences and authorisations are adhered to particularly for upcoming projects which require/have EIAs. The person is also to conduct daily environmental monitoring and reporting to ensure the requirements of the Environmental Management Plans for the region are met. The incumbent will also be responsible for prompt investigation of environmental deviations from set parameters and implementing suitable mitigation measures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the Environmental management systems and National Ports Act.
• Strong Knowledge of Policy and Environmental Legislation.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and report writing skills
• Advanced computer literacy and Microsoft kit skills.
• Project management
• Energetic and dynamic.
• Hands-on attitude.
• Team player.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Management.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of environmental management preferably in the chemical / petrochemical industry.
• Solid understanding of ISO14001
• Experience with environmental monitoring tools and data analysis software.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in high-stakes operational environments.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Assist the Environmental Specialist in ensuring the safe, efficient and economical running of all Environmental activities for the Region.
• Ensure compliance to all environmental authorisations, permits and licences and ensure records are kept for inspections by Regulators.
• Liaise constructively and consult with employees, peers, Independent Contractors and Suppliers, to ensure the development and maintenance of environmental standards.
• Ensure EMPs are up to date and are complied with.
• Maintain communication flow to and from the SHE department and other departments and create a positive Environmental awareness.
• Lead the Terminal environmental effort by liaising with contractors to ensure that all agreed IMS procedures are implemented.
• Investigate and report on the cause of environmental accidents / incidents and near misses.
• Ensure that adequate corrective action is undertaken and recommend preventative measures.
• Ensure that any environmental incidents that occur on the Terminal are recorded and are properly investigated and closed out satisfactorily.
• Conduct daily site visits and ensure all non-conformances are corrected immediately.
• Understand the On-site Emergency Response Plan as well as the Major Hazardous Installation requirements.
• Ensure that the legal and moral duties of the employer to "care for” the environment are effectively carried out.
• Collect and log ESG data e.g. energy, water, waste etc.
• Control and Maintain Environmental records – waste invoices, waste manifests, permits, licences.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001 system
• Participate in internal and external audits
• Conduct site inspection to identify deviations and prompt action.
• Monitoring of storm water and effluent drainage. Ensuring that samples of storm water and effluent are taken and sent to the lab for testing as well as reconciling results.
• Monitoring of air quality and e-noses alarm activations
• Ensure that all environmental aspects and impacts are assessed and appropriately addressed.
• Generation of environmental cost centre Purchase Requests and tracking of delivery of items/services.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental legal requirements.
• Ensure appropriate education/ awareness programmes are in place.
• Monitor and appropriately reduce costs of waste and spill material
• Participate in Berth and site walkabouts with TNPA
• Conduct LDAR Programme