Senior Environmental Technician at Sappi

As a Senior Environmental Technician, you will be responsible for:

Environmental Management System, Policies, and Procedures

• Monitor adherence to the environmental management system.
• Implement and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 accredited systems.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Safety and Environmental requirements.

Reporting

• Compile and present environmental reports for management review.
• Report environmental performance to the Environmental Specialist and/or Environmental/Risk Manager.

Audits & Inspections

• Analyze audit results to ensure actions are taken.
• Conduct environmental inspections around plants.
• Check procedures, work instructions, registers, and policies for implementation.
• Implement plant surveys (dust, noise, energy, etc.).
• Participate in audits and prepare for internal and external environmental audits.

Environmental Awareness and Training

• Conduct environmental inductions and awareness sessions.
• Prepare content for training and awareness campaigns.
• Plan and execute environmental emergency preparedness drills.
• Analyze training records to ensure effectiveness and identify gaps.
• Facilitate training with the training department.
• Fulfill standby duties.

Legal/Legislation

• Research and provide input on relevant legislation proposals.
• Stay updated on environmental legal regulations.
• Advise on Basic Assessments/Environmental Impact Assessments as needed.

Compliance and Monitoring

• Collect and analyze data for legal compliance reports.
• Monitor waste disposal and ensure safe disposal certificates.
• Oversee air, water, waste, and energy monitoring.
• Coordinate emissions testing, sampling, and monitoring.
• Interpret data and provide guidance on environmental performance.
• Ensure corrective actions and mitigation measures are implemented.

Risks, Incidents, and Complaints

• Identify environmental risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Investigate incidents (root cause analysis) and ensure closure.
• Maintain the environmental risk profile of the mill.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide input for incident investigations.
• Capture deviations and provide solutions.

Operational

• Assist with environmental management during shutdowns and projects.
• Act as Environmental Specialist when required.
• Analyze data and samples for projects aimed at reducing waste, water/effluent, air emissions, and energy.

What are we looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree or National Diploma in Environmental Management or Chemical Engineering.
• 3- 5 years of experience in Environmental Management and compliance implementation within manufacturing industry.
• Experience in Environmental Legislation and Licencing processes.