Environmental Officer

Company Description

Six Construct, a subsidiary of the BESIX Group, is the largest Belgian construction company operating in the Middle East. The company combines the efforts of a highly skilled workforce, along with strategic planning and innovative use of technology to overcome the most complex business challenges. Six Construct is a multi-services company that operates in the construction of commercial and residential buildings, sport and leisure facilities, infrastructure and marine-related projects. The company currently employs a workforce of 16,000 in the Middle East, and a total of 19,000 worldwide.

Job Description

The Environmental Officer will support project operations in Oman and will have the authority to issue instructions as needed. In compliance with client requirements, the appointed officer's name, designation, and photo shall be prominently displayed on-site for all employees' awareness. Responsibilities are, but not limited to the following:

• Develop/review/revise and ensure implementation of a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP).
• Delivery of training on Environmental Management Requirements related to construction activities, and preparation of environmental communication materials.
• Integrate specific environmental requirements in Method Statements and Risk Assessments especially for high impact activities as per IMS procedure.
• Conduct regular environmental site inspections, generate corresponding reports, and coordinate closeout with concerned teams, including project management team.
• Perform environmental monitoring, such as noise, air quality, water quality, prepare a report and interpret gathered data.
• Manage response to environmental incidents, complaints, NCRs, exceedances and ensure its proper closeout in compliance to IMs procedures.
• Perform internal environmental audits in line with IMS requirements.
• Participate in external environmental audits or environmental authority visits.
• Carry out Environmental Aspects and Impacts Assessments for activities within the project scope.
• Environmental data gathering and accurate reporting to client, authority, and corporate team.
• Lead holding of environmental events/campaign for the project.
• Implement environmental related requirements of an Integrated Management System as per ISO Standards.

Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and soft skills, with professional business etiquette to build and maintain collaborative working relationships, ensuring smooth execution of project requirements.
• Raise environmental awareness and recommend operational improvements in close coordination with the other departments, especially technical and construction teams.
• Proven ability to independently manage a high-volume, complex workload, effectively coordinate multiple resources, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment with competing demands.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate requirements, actions, and updates in a professional and efficient manner.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret environmental related documents i.e., specifications, plans, reports, and data.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in Environmental Studies or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience as environmental engineer/officer in Oman/GCC region, preferably on marine projects.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• ISO 14001:2015 certification.
• Specialized knowledge in environmental permitting processes, CEMP development, and environmental management procedures.
• Strong familiarity with relevant national and international environmental laws, regulations, and standards and able to perform legal compliance assessments.
• Strong expertise in environmental aspects and impacts identification, assessment, and management.

Additional Information:

We believe our employees are key to our success, hence, we offer an inspiring working environment where our people feel rewarded & engaged. Career opportunities & training programs are offered to help you develop both personally and professionally and we offer attractive additional benefits to your monthly remuneration.