Waste management officer (Site and DUAT)

Activities And Key Responsibilities

Contractor Field Control and Implementation of Contractual Clauses

• Monitor and control the day-to-day activities of the waste Contractor within the assigned zone on behalf of the Company.
• Verify that Contractor activities are performed in accordance with the contract, approved procedures and approved method statements.
• Verify compliance regarding:
• Collection frequency and routing
• Crew manning
• Personnel competence
• Personal protective equipment
• Vehicle and equipment condition
• Load securing
• Housekeeping
• Identify any deviation from a contractual clause or approved procedure.
• Stop any unsafe or non-compliant activity.
• Report deviations to the Waste Management Coordinator.
• Support the follow-up and closure of corrective actions.
• Provide factual field evidence, including photographic records, to support non-conformances and contractual remedies.

Waste Management - Field Operations

• Monitor waste segregation, collection, labelling and storage activities at waste generation points and at the Waste Management Facilities within the assigned zone.
• Verify correct waste classification and compliance with approved waste management procedures for:
• Organic waste
• Mixed waste
• Metal waste
• Construction waste
• Hazardous waste
• Verify the number, type, condition, colour coding, labelling and signage of bins, skips and containers at each waste generation point.
• Require the Contractor to replace or repair damaged or missing containers.
• Identify and correct cross-contamination at the point of waste generation.
• Record repeat offenders and escalate persistent non-compliance.
• Perform routine inspections of:
• Waste storage areas
• Skips
• Containers
• Hazardous waste zones

Collection Monitoring and Traceability

• Verify that waste collection is performed according to the agreed schedule and route.
• Verify that the correct vehicles and equipment are used.
• Ensure that waste is collected before containers reach overflow.
• Witness waste loading, weighing and transfer activities.
• Confirm that the quantities and waste stream types recorded on manifests and transfer notes match the waste collected.
• Track internal waste movements.
• Support the verification of waste manifests, registers and certificates.

Hazardous Waste and Spill Response

• Inspect satellite accumulation points within the assigned zone to ensure compliant storage.
• Verify compliance concerning:
• Waste segregation and compatibility
• Secondary containment and bunding
• Labelling
• Closed containers
• Weather protection
• Maximum storage duration
• Verify that spill kits are present, complete and serviceable.
• Respond to and report spills, leaks and poor practices.

Inspections, Data Collection and Reporting

• Conduct routine environmental inspections related to waste management within the assigned zone.
• Ensure that field data, inspection checklists and photographic records are accurately completed and archived.
• Collect and submit accurate field data regarding:
• Waste quantities
• Segregation compliance
• Waste treatment activities
• Submit a daily zone report to the Waste Management Coordinator covering:
• Collections completed
• Collections missed
• Quantities by waste stream
• Segregation compliance
• Contamination events
• Container defects
• Equipment defects
• Outstanding actions
• Contribute to weekly and monthly environmental reporting by providing verified field information.
• Support internal audits, inspections and site visits.

Awareness, HSE and Continuous Improvement

• Deliver toolbox talks and awareness briefings to waste generators within the assigned zone.
• Provide awareness briefings to:
• Camp staff
• Kitchen staff
• Workshop personnel
• Warehouse personnel
• Construction crews
• Explain waste segregation requirements and common segregation errors.
• Raise awareness among Contractors and site personnel regarding waste segregation and good environmental practices.
• Apply and promote the Site HSE Golden Rules and environmental best practices in daily activities.
• Work in accordance with:
• Permit-to-work requirements
• Traffic management requirements
• Manual handling requirements
• Personal protective equipment requirements
• Immediately report incidents, near misses and environmental deviations.

Qualifications And Experience Required

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Field experience in waste management and/or water and wastewater operations, preferably on industrial or construction sites.
• Basic understanding of:
• Environmental permits
• Waste classification
• Wastewater treatment principles
• Ability to conduct field inspections.
• Ability to prepare clear and factual reports.
• Familiarity with HSE requirements and safe working practices.
• Ability to work in a remote, multicultural and high-activity site environment.
• Good communication skills.
• English is required.
• Portuguese is an asset.