Environmental and Social specialist is responsible for overseeing the environmental performance of the power plant.
Examining corporate activities and establish where improvements can be made and ensure compliance with environmental and social legislation and IFC requirements across the organization.
He will also create, implement and monitor environmental and social strategies to promote sustainable development. Review the whole operation, carrying out environmental audits and assessments, identifying and resolving environmental problems and ensuring necessary changes are implemented.
Develop and implement environmental strategies and action plans, to ensure corporate sustainable development
Coordinate all aspects of pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental health, conservation and renewable energy, in addition to social aspects as well
Lead the implementation of environmental policies and practices
Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and keep up to date with IFC and international regulation and legislation
Liaise with relevant bodies such as local authorities, public bodies and competent bodies
Audit, analyze and report environmental performance to internal and external clients and regulatory bodies
Carry out impact assessments to identify, assess and reduce an organization's environmental risks and financial costs
Promote and raise awareness, at all levels of an organization, of the impact of emerging environmental issues
Implement best practice in areas of corporate, ethical and social responsibility and address any issues arising
Develop and implement environmental management systems to continually improve the impact of the organization on the environment
Coordinate public hearings and consultations on environmental matters
Manage relations with management and internal staff
Train staff at all levels on environmental issues and responsibilities
Negotiate environmental service agreements and manage associated costs and revenues
Prepare on time environmental reports, LPR and whatever required reports to cover Siemens, legal and lenders requirements
Report to the plant EHS manager
Typical duties may change as circumstances dictate