Environmental Officer

Job description

Location: Ndola Cement, Ndola Cement

Company: Dangote Industries Limited

• Manage environmental regulatory compliance of operations both in the Plant and the Mines.

Co-ordinate environmental management activities associated with operations carried out by the company in line with company Policy and Environmental Management Standards as well as Industry and International standards and guidelines.

• Ensure that environmental management initiatives, programs, procedures, trainings, work practices and controls are implemented and monitored for effectiveness and continual improvement.
• Liaise with external agencies regarding environmental compliance requirements.
• To assist the HSE Manager in identifying and assessing risks and possible environmental hazards of all aspects of plant operations and provide input into identification and mitigation of risk.
• To create Environmental plans that includes suggested improvements to existing infrastructure and business processes.
• Participate in incident investigation and preparation of formal reports on findings including recommendations to Head HSE.
• To execute approved environmental corrective action to prevent future incidents.
• To collect, analyze and maintain accurate environmental records.
• To conduct periodic plant inspections in order to assist HSE Manager in Environment compliance.
• Develop and deliver environmental information and training packages.
• Participate in HSE meetings and deliver trainings as required.
• Monitor and manage contractor’s activities associated with environmental performance.
• To monitor and check emissions in all plant sections for air quality compliance.
• To monitor and conduct water & wastewater testing for compliance.
• To ensure proper waste management and plant Housekeeping.
• To ensure Dust suppression at Mines areas.
• To ensure implementation of the Mines Closure Plan.
• To ensure implementation of proposed mitigation measures as per EIA & EA.
• Produce environmental reports to the Management as required.
• Prepare annual environmental monitoring and compliance reports
• Perform any other HSE related duty as may assigned by HSE Manager

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or equivalent with additional professional qualifications in Environment.
• 5 or above years of experience in Environmental functions.
• Certification/license from NEMC or other recognized HSE body (e.g., Certified Environmental expert will be an added advantage).
• Good knowledge of ISO 14001:2015 will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of cement manufacturing industry will be an added advantage.