Environmental Control Officer

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