ABP Ireland is recruiting for the role of an Environmental Officer at ABP Waterford Christendom Ferrybank Co, Waterford.
Job Description
Environmental officer manages the on‑site wastewater treatment plant and advises the site on licence requirements. Areas include compliant discharge, daily and weekly monitoring. The role can involve fieldwork, conducting tests and surveys, collating and presenting environmental data and auditing processes for efficiency and environmental impact. Environmental officers usually work in small teams and report to the on‑site General Manager and the Group Environmental Manager at ABP Cahir HQ.
Work Activities
Operate and manage the site wastewater treatment plant to ensure compliant effluent discharge.
Conduct daily sampling and testing on site for pH, temperature, COD, ammonia and nitrogen.
Collate data from daily WWTP records and liaise with management to ensure compliance with the site IE Licence.
Follow Standard Operating Procedures and complete record forms as part of the ISO 14001 management system.
Attend ISO 14001 and EPA unannounced site inspections.
Complete Incident & complaints reports with the Group Environmental Officer for authorities.
Prepare reports for environmental agencies and government bodies.
Report directly to the Environmental Manager and maintain the Environmental Management System.
Ensure legislative compliance and that sites adhere to all applicable legislation.
Conduct internal audits of the site quarterly.
Organise contractors on behalf of the Environmental Manager to carry out bund tank and pipeline testing, purchase chemicals and any other required contractors.
Ensure the site only combusts fuels approved on the Green House Gas permit.
Ensure site compliance with the two site licences: Green House Gas and Site IE Licence.
Any other administrative duties as required by the Environmental Manager.
Qualifications
Primary degree subjects such as environmental and earth sciences, environmental engineering, geography, geophysics or chemistry open up opportunities in environmental consultancy. Postgraduate degrees are increasingly required as specialisation in particular fields is advantageous.
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