Our client is a large council who is seeking the services of an Environmental Engineer - Landfill for a 12 month contract role.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

To plan, organise, coordinate and carry out activities associated with environmental compliance requirements at Legacy Landfill site.

Minimise environmental risk through planning, coordinating and carrying out best practice environmental related activities and initiatives

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Management of closed landfill operations including the coordination of site monitoring and leachate treatment plant operations
• Analyse environmental data and provide technical advice on data provided
• Pro-actively identify and report adverse conditions or environmental hazards; propose environmental improvements; plan and implement interventions in consultation with Coordinator Landfill Operations
• Support the development and implementation of management plans and procedures for closed landfills within the CB City LGA.
• Work with project teams and contribute to project delivery
• Arrange cost estimates and obtain quotations for minor project works; reconcile and process invoices and manage project documentation
• Respond to enquiries, write reports and correspondence, prepare business case documentation
• Manage allocated tasks efficiently and within agreed timeframes; achieve costs, time and quality objectives
• Develop and maintain co-operative relationships with internal and external stakeholders including the EPA
• Respond to environmental incidents including the notification of relevant stakeholders
• Communicate as necessary with all workers regarding environmental management issues
• Assist in the operation of the Kelso weighbridge system

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Engineering or related discipline
• Current Class C drivers licence, provisional or full

Essential Experience

• Demonstrated understanding of environmental management systems (ISO 14001)
• Demonstrated experience in the management of environmental compliance
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and derive meaning from technical and scientific data
• Demonstrated knowledge of surface water and sediment control techniques
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation and function effectively in a statutory/regulative environment
• Demonstrated problem solving and initiative, including the ability to initiate and respond effectively to change
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders
• High level computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Knowledge of the Protection of the Environment (Operations) Act 1997 Protection of the Environment (Waste) Regulations and NSW regulatory framework for managing wastes.
• Understanding of continuous learning principles EEO, WHS, ethical practice principles and the ability to act with probity at all times

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND OR EXPERIENCE

• Completion of any relevant short course eg waste management, WHS, sustainability
• SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction Card
• First Aid Certificate
• Experience in Microsoft Project
• Demonstrated Experience in the Waste Management Industryspecifically landfill operations
• Environmental auditing experience
• Knowledge of Work HealthSafety systems and practices

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Contact Lindie on 0418 205 651 or email your resume to [email protected]