Environmental Performance Officer
BH-294029
Posted: 04/02/2025
- ££3
- Belgium Antwerpen Antwerpen Berendrecht-Zandvliet-Lillo
- Contract
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Petrochemical
The purpose of the Site Environmental Performance Officer‘s role is to implement the environmental standards and regulations, as defined by international, national, regional, permit, and project equirements, at the construction site. The role will contribute to the ESG discipline within the project and provide functional support to the environmental & permit manager and the ESG team that will work to ensure environmentally compliant & sustainable construction activities.
Main Responsibilities:
• Support the ESG Manager in the performance of his duties and daily report to him.
• Support the implementation of :
all environmental mitigation measures required by Belgian law or by management the applicable environmental standards as set out by , the integrated permit requirements and the regional, national, and international standards (including lender standards such as IFC, Equator, OECD) into the daily construction site operations.
• Support the improvement of an Environmental aspects of the Environmental and Social Management System, and document and report environmental compliance
• Support the ESG Manager in preparing, executing and evaluating bi-annually lender reviews, external government inspections and audits of the ESMS
• Work closely with the HSE managers and the HSE representatives of the contractors of the individual PDTs and regularly participate in meetings with them and regularly inspect environmental compliance on site.
• Liaise closely with the Contractor personnel on all environmental matters, ensuring field environmental issues are resolved in a proper and timely manner.
• Work closely with the Recognised Soil Expert on environmental monitoring (air, noise, wastewater, …) and the management of excavated soil as well as on the incoming materials e.g., granulates.
• Support and advise on improving emission monitoring and management.
• Support the implementation of the waste management plan and monitor performance.
• Manage day-to-day environmental supervision on site, approve/ disapprove tools & work installations, intervention on inappropriate acts.
• Perform environmental inspections/audits to verify the implementation of the environmental-related procedures and instructions and compliance with applicable regulations.
Specific Role Requirements:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental studies or similar.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of relevant Environmental guidelines & regional environmental Belgian and European law with a focus on key discipline areas such as soil management, noise & air emissions as well as hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste handling.
• Sound knowledge of Environmental Management Systems, like ISO 14001
• Min. 10 years’ experience in construction projects; experience in chemical, oil, and gas or petrochemical setting is a bonus.
• Environmental Coordinator type B as per Flemish Legislation is an advantage.
• Willing to work daily on a construction site in the harbor of Antwerp
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Main Responsibilities:
• Support the ESG Manager in the performance of his duties and daily report to him.
• Support the implementation of :
all environmental mitigation measures required by Belgian law or by management the applicable environmental standards as set out by , the integrated permit requirements and the regional, national, and international standards (including lender standards such as IFC, Equator, OECD) into the daily construction site operations.
• Support the improvement of an Environmental aspects of the Environmental and Social Management System, and document and report environmental compliance
• Support the ESG Manager in preparing, executing and evaluating bi-annually lender reviews, external government inspections and audits of the ESMS
• Work closely with the HSE managers and the HSE representatives of the contractors of the individual PDTs and regularly participate in meetings with them and regularly inspect environmental compliance on site.
• Liaise closely with the Contractor personnel on all environmental matters, ensuring field environmental issues are resolved in a proper and timely manner.
• Work closely with the Recognised Soil Expert on environmental monitoring (air, noise, wastewater, …) and the management of excavated soil as well as on the incoming materials e.g., granulates.
• Support and advise on improving emission monitoring and management.
• Support the implementation of the waste management plan and monitor performance.
• Manage day-to-day environmental supervision on site, approve/ disapprove tools & work installations, intervention on inappropriate acts.
• Perform environmental inspections/audits to verify the implementation of the environmental-related procedures and instructions and compliance with applicable regulations.
Specific Role Requirements:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental studies or similar.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of relevant Environmental guidelines & regional environmental Belgian and European law with a focus on key discipline areas such as soil management, noise & air emissions as well as hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste handling.
• Sound knowledge of Environmental Management Systems, like ISO 14001
• Min. 10 years’ experience in construction projects; experience in chemical, oil, and gas or petrochemical setting is a bonus.
• Environmental Coordinator type B as per Flemish Legislation is an advantage.
• Willing to work daily on a construction site in the harbor of Antwerp
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.