Environmental Officer- HSE

JOB SUMMARY

We seek to find an Environmental Officer who will ensure compliance with environmental regulations and support the organization’s sustainability goals. The role involves conducting routine environmental monitoring, contributing to EIAs and EMPs, and overseeing waste and pollution management activities. The officer will prepare reports, maintain environmental documentation, identify risks, and support corrective actions. They will also provide environmental training and engage with regulators, communities, and stakeholders to promote responsible environmental performance.

Key Responsibilities

A. Regulatory Compliance

1. Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental laws, permits, standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., NESREA, FMEnv, state environmental agencies).
2. Support permit applications, renewals, and documentation.
3. Conduct routine inspections and audits to verify compliance.

B. Environmental Monitoring & Assessment

1. Conduct and document environmental monitoring—air, water, noise, soil, emissions, effluents, and biodiversity.
2. Support the preparation, review, and implementation of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Environmental Management Plans (EMP), and Environmental Audit reports.

C. Waste & Pollution Management

1. Implement waste management strategies (waste segregation, recycling, disposal).
2. Monitor effluent discharge processes and ensure compliance with standards.
3. Lead pollution prevention initiatives and spill response preparedness.

D. Documentation & Reporting

1. Prepare periodic environmental reports (daily/weekly/monthly).
2. Maintain environmental records and databases.
3. Provide data for ESG reporting (GRI, SASB, local disclosures).

E. Environmental Risk Management

1. Identify environmental risks and maintain an environmental risk register.
2. Support implementation of mitigation controls and corrective actions.
3. Participate in incident investigations and root-cause analysis.

F. Training & Awareness

1. Conduct environmental awareness training for employees and contractors.
2. Promote sustainability culture and environmental stewardship.

G. Stakeholder & Community Engagement

1. Liaise with regulators, host communities, and environmental consultants.
2. Participate in community engagement on environmental issues or grievances.

Qualifications & Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
2. 2–5 years’ relevant work experience (industry-specific experience is an advantage).
3. Knowledge of national and international environmental regulations and standards.
4. Experience with EIA, EMP, waste management, and environmental monitoring tools.

Skills & Competencies

1. Strong knowledge of environmental regulations.
2. Proficient in environmental monitoring and sampling techniques.
3. Analytical and report-writing skills.
4. Good communication and stakeholder management abilities.
5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
6. Strong documentation and data analysis skills.

Personal Attributes

1. High integrity and professional ethics.
2. Attention to detail.
3. Proactive, result-oriented, and safety-conscious.
4. Strong problem-solving ability.