Environmental Specialist - Renewable Energy
We are seeking a skilled Environmental Specialist to join our team in the renewable energy sector. As an Environmental Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our wind farms operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.
* Job Description:
Role Overview: The successful candidate will be responsible for providing environmental support to the site construction manager, project manager, and site engineers. This includes reviewing contractor compliance with the Construction Environment Management Plan (CEMP) and implementing programs in accordance with the CEMP.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide effective environmental support to the site construction manager, project manager, and site engineers.
2. Assist in the management of subcontractor environmental performance.
3. Implement programs in accordance with the CEMP.
4. Review contractor compliance with the CEMP.
5. Deliver induction training and toolbox presentations.
6. Participate in internal and external audits.
7. Act as the point of contact with the client and regulators on behalf of Vestas about environmental matters.
8. Provide environmental updates at management meetings.
9. Assist coordination of HSE training for all site-based personnel.
10. Maintain a professional relationship with the client's and subcontractor's Environmental Advisors.
11. Assist in ensuring all work carried out complies with project Quality, Environment, and Work Health and Safety requirements and is in accordance with Vestas policies and project objectives, targets, and legal requirements.
12. Support the Environmental Lead Professional with the implementation and rollout of National Environmental improvements and initiatives.
13. Support the provision of Environmental reports.
* Required Skills and Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor of Environmental Science or Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (or equivalent).
Experience: Civil construction experience in a site environmental role, experience managing and documenting compliance activities, and experience in implementing controls and implementing documents that demonstrate compliance with Environmental Consents conditions.
Desirable Skills: Wind industry experience, understanding and implementation of Environmental Management Systems, good environmental technical skills, including advising on Erosion and Sediment Controls, Water Quality, Flora and Fauna, Rehabilitation, and measures to comply with project consent conditions.
Personal Qualities: Enhanced interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication skills, within a professional service provider environment, able to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, a high commitment to Safety and Quality at all times, good time management and report writing skills, and understanding and intermediate user of MS Office.
* Benefits:
What We Offer: A diverse and fast-paced work environment, an opportunity to work with the world leader in wind energy, opportunities for professional development, global career progression prospects, diversity and inclusion.
Additional Information: All potential employees will be subject to undertaking a full medical assessment to be considered for this role. Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date.