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Job Purpose:
The Environmental and Waste Advisor is responsible for monitoring, and reporting on compliance with our Corporate and Divisional ISO 14001 management systems, waste obligations, contract requirements, and legislative obligations. This includes auditing and updating the environmental, waste management, management systems.
The role will support the Group SHEQ Compliance and Integration Manager:
To fulfil his role as the Technically Competent Manager (TCM) for Waste within Power Private, and deputies for him in his absence.
To fulfil his role whilst he is leading, supporting and or working on integrations and or special projects within the business.
To fulfil his role during external sector scheme and ISO audits.
The role will also provide guidance and support for the wider SHEQ Team across the business and provide guidance and support to the Operations Team as required.
Principal Accountabilities:
Monitor, review, and audit compliance with Corporate and Divisional ISO 14001 management systems and contract requirements.
Monitor, review, and audit compliance with legislative obligations across the business.
Review and update environmental and waste management systems and controls.
As the holder of a WAMITAB Level 4 Medium Risk Operators Certificate, the postholder will review compliance with legislative obligations within Power Private as the Technically Competent Manager (TCM) for Waste in relation to the nominated Waste Permit Holder.
Work closely with and support the Group SHEQ Compliance and Integration Manager and develop and maintain a suitable and effective internal audit plan.
Work closely with and provide the Divisional Heads of SHEQ with guidance and support.
Provide guidance and support as required to the Head of ESG.
Work with and take a lead role with the external ISO certification bodies.
Work with the Head of ESG to develop and implement a range of energy and carbon capture reports/action plans to help ensure that corporate sustainable development requirements are met.
Conduct/support environmental accidents/incidents and provide feedback and recommendations.
Work with and support the Bid team on tenders.
Work with the Ops/Project Teams to assist them to implement our Environmental Management Systems and Risk Controls and helping them to further develop these systems as required.
Help to develop and deliver internal communications and training modules.
Liaison with relevant enforcing authorities in relation to environmental licensing, permitting and following accidents/incidents as required.
Monitoring, reviewing and auditing compliance with our Environmental Management Systems, and highlighting areas of actual/potential weakness and best practice and assisting the business to develop/implement corrective action(s) as required.
Provide the Group SHEQ Director with audit/review reports to highlight actual/potential weaknesses and areas of best practice.
Assist in the development and production of environmental reports and case studies.
Utilise carbon accounting tools to monitor and review carbon outputs.
Assist in the execution/delivery of energy audits.
Knowledge & Experience:
A proven track record in Environmental and Waste Management.
Knowledge and understanding of the Utilities/Maintenance sector.
A good working knowledge and understanding of the ISO 14001.
Demonstrable experience of effectively supporting and leading investigations following accidents/incidents (e.g. oil spills or pollution events).
Demonstrable experience of effectively supporting the business with ongoing development and maintenance of our management systems and providing guidance in relation to the implementation of the systems within the business.
Ability to present to SLT (Senior Leadership Team) within the business.
Ability to identify business risks and develop & deliver mitigations & contingencies.
Ability to support the delivery of divisional/group-wide business critical projects.
Building collaborative relationships with key stakeholders to create value for the business.
Managing relationships with external stakeholders on behalf of the business.
Comprehensive understanding of SHEQ systems, policies and processes and their impact on the business.
