Environmental Specialist - Durban at Bidvest Tank Terminals

Minimum Requirements

• Matric
• Degree/Diploma in Environmental Management qualification or equivalent
• ISO 14001:2015
• ISO 45001:2018
• 3 years’ experience in a similar role within the Chemical / Petrochemical industry

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement ISO 14001 and responsible care across all designated sites in accordance with the business systems strategies
• Collate information for EMS management review
• Conduct duty of care audits and follow-up on the closure of the nonconformances raised
• Investigate the environmental incidents as they occur, with the view of preventing recurrence
• Develop, implement, and monitor the integrated environmental improvement plans (IEMP) for the business
• Controls and maintains Environmental records – SDC’s, waste invoices, permits, licenses
• Provide the required compliance reports to government institutions as required by the legislation and municipal bi-laws.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies to achieve/maintain compliance e.g. GDARD, eThekwini Municipality, DWS, DEA etc., with reference to site’ environmental licenses.
• AEL accounting officer for the organization, responsible for annual reporting in terms of the local government requirements, SAGERS and NAEIS
• Participates in Berth and site walkabouts with TNPA
• Participates in any special strategic projects as and when required
• Links legal requirements to company activities. Coordinates legal compliance audits for the region.
• 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