Waste Management Specialist

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
Job Description:
The Waste Management Specialist will be responsible the identification of
hazardous and industrial waste and to foresee the establishment of permanent
waste disposal facilities as well as providing needed advice and guidance to
Environmental Department, through field visits, on-site inspections, research
for the BAT and preparing scientific technical reports.
The role will report to the Environmental Specialist and support the
department in daily operations, interfaces with RC Management, Industries, and
EPCD team members.
A KEY RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WASTE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST WILL BE THE CONTROL
AND SUBMISSION (AS WELL AS PROVIDING TECHNICAL ADVICE ANS SUPPORT) OF ALL
WASTE PERMITS AS BUSINESSES ESTABLISH IN THE AREA AND OTHER CONTRACTORS ARE
INTRODUCED TO THE JCPDI PROGRAM.
Other duties and responsibilities will include:
* Support environmental activities by conducting inspections, preparing/reviewing reports and check industry environment compliance with the RC requirements and determine extent of deviation from the RC regulations and standards.
* Provides necessary advice and guidance to the meet the RC goals and objectives and keep EPCD current concerning international regulatory standards, particularly in the field of environmental engineering as it relates to the environmental management in the heavy industry, industrial wastewater and industrial waste sectors.
* Review and evaluate the environmental permit application packages and technical reports submitted by existing and new industries.
* Performs periodic inspections on facilities and areas to ensure environmental compliance.
* Evaluates self-monitoring reports and other technical reports submitted by industries and coordinates with other sections regarding violations.
* Review and evaluate submitted data from investors.
* Check environmental Impact Assessments studies submitted by new industrial investors and existing Industries seeking a renewal of their Environmental Permit to Operate.
* Participates in periodic revision of RC Environmental regulations and standards and implement the same in line with Kingdom 's laws, international regulations and standards and best practices.
* Evaluates the impact of pollution on air, water, soil and marine and terrestrial ecology and other environmental sensitive areas.
* Sets and monitors the Royal Commissions (RC) Environmental regulations and standards in line with the government's environmental standards and best practices.
* Develops scope of work for environmental studies.
* Manages subcontractors performing environmental studies and reviews/comments on work products.
* Supports planning efforts for environmental activities associated with the Jazan Master Plan expansion.
Experience & Qualifications Required
* Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or other relevant sciences/engineering degree.
* No less than (‎10) years of relevant experience in the field of environmental management with primary experience within the heavy industrial facilities (steel mills / factories) as well as within the construction and engineering sectors, industrial wastewater and industrial waste sector is required.
* Knowledge of waste management and control procedures for different environmental hazards.
* Specific knowledge and experience of the control and management of the waste permit workflow and process within the Middle East - ideally in KSA.
* Knowledge of waste disposal and prevention methods.
* Knowledge of quality, Health, safety and Environmental (OHSE) regulations and procedures.
* Knowledge of safety and environment regulations followed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with experience of the environmental regulatory process within the heavy industries, industrial wastewater and industries waste sectors preferably with the Royal Commission of Yanbu & Jubail in Saudi Arabian or similar.
* Experience in setting disaster recovery plans in cases of emergency and the execution of those plans.
* Familiar with health, safety, and environmental (HSE).
* Key Technical skills in the following:
* The management, communication and interpersonal skills
* Relevant computer proficiency, experience in using Microsoft Office tools and /or any relevant software.