Job Description:
Our client is urgently seeking an Environmental Risk Officer to join their team. This role reports to and supports the Divisional Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Executive for all divisional environmental, health & safety requirements. The role plays a critical role in the proactive identification and mitigation of environmental risks to support and promote a culture of quality, zero harm and environmental sustainability for both vessels and land-based facilities. Whilst situated in Cape Town, the candidate will oversee land-based and ship-based operations in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth across the Hake, Horse Mackerel, Squid and Tuna Pole fisheries.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Environmental Control System (ECS) & Sustainability
Implementation and monitoring of the company's ECS.
Developing and reviewing the implementation of the Environmental Management Plans (EMPs).
Drive company's continuous improvement plans.
Monitoring performance against the policy, objectives and targets for ECS.
Develop and implement environmental processes, procedures and reviews to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
Collect data from all relevant stakeholders for environmental management reporting.
Assist in the compilation of environmental reports and environmental legal registers.
Conduct internal/external ECS audits.
Evaluating all environmental aspects of operations including waste management and reporting requirements.
Monitoring and reporting waste management across the division.
Reporting the division's environmental performance and carbon footprint.
Participate in environmental sustainability forum and the OGL health & safety compliance forum.
Ensuring that all DFFE permit and local laws/bylaws conditions are met at all times.
Maintain clear records of all DFFE documentary requirements.
Keep informed and communicate any changes in terms of DEFF requirements and environmental legislative changes.
Liaising with outside stakeholders e.g. DFFE, DWA, DEA (Oceans and Coasts) and SAMSA.
Health & Safety Incident reporting and management:
Ensure that all environmental incidents are documented, investigated, reported (as well as to applicable authorities) and recommended improvements to be implemented where approved.
Conduct the necessary Maritime Occupational Safety audits on board vessels.
Communicating and reviewing contractors' SHE files and documentation including COID and public liability insurance for vessels.
Assisting with safety survey preparations and liaising with outside stakeholders e.g. SAMSA.
Keeping records of trending of incidents and statistics.
Assisting with vessels incident investigation including making recommendations and implementing preventative measures as to prevent occurrences.
Achieving annual SHEQ targets and objectives.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:
Qualifications & Experience: Tertiary qualification within the Environmental Management field of study. Minimum 3 years relevant experience within environmental/sustainability environment. Auditing experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes: Exceptional knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). Appropriate knowledge and understanding of current ISO 15001 standards. Good knowledge of National and International (MARPOL) Environmental statutes. High level of computer literacy, particularly good knowledge of MS Office. Knowledge of shipboard operations would be of benefit. Passionate about the environment. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Good report-writing skills. Flexible, motivated and willing to travel. Good analytical skills.
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