The Environmental Control Officer is responsible for identifying any environmental health irregularities and recommend measures in maintaining good environmental health.
A summary of the responsibilities of this position are, and not limited to, as follows:
Job Description
- Establish the objectives and process necessary to deliver results in accordance with the organization's environmental policy
- Check, monitor and measure processes against environmental policy, objectives, targets, legal and other requirements and reports the results
- Take actions to continually improve performance of the environmental management system
- Inspect the construction site to ensure all facilities and equipment relevant to the maintenance of environmental health are in proper working condition and do not pose any environmental health hazard
- Highlight environmental health irregularities such as mosquito and fly breeding, rodent infestation, noise/dust/smoke/water pollution, poor housekeeping, earth littering, poor refuse management, poor maintenance of sanitary facilities etc. with the Site Management team and recommend rectification measures
- Assist authorities to investigate any outbreaks of infectious, vector borne or food borne diseases at site
- Investigate public complaints on environmental issues
- Organise campaigns, training courses and other promotional activities to develop and sustain the interests of workers in maintaining good environmental health standards at site
Value Add of Position
- Ability to anticipate potential environmental health irregularities in site works
- Use of construction technologies or innovative green solutions to address energy efficiency, environmental concerns at site
- Well-versed in the operations of ECM plants and Detect-and-Avoid systems
- Experienced in diverting and managing construction/storm water runoff into ECM systems
- Familiar with implementing and managing vector control and environmental health programs.
- Manage and review EMMP monthly and assist in arranging water, air and noise sampling.
Technical Competencies
- Environmental Management System (ISO 14001)
- Environmental Legislation
- Green and Gracious Builder Scheme
- Environmental Impact Assessments
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Education: Minimum a Technical Diploma from a recognized polytechnic
- Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in environmental engineering, environmental health or related
- Registered Environmental Control Officer with National Environment Agency
- Earth Control Measures Officer course
- Introduction to Waste Management in Singapore
- Certification in Manage Hazardous Substances
- Certification in Control Noise and Vibration
