Waste Management Advisor

Job description / Role

Purpose of subject position

• Coordinate the operationally of the waste management facility
• Act as subject matter expert in the management of the facility
• Assist with the development of the waste management training of personnel
• Ensure compliance with Iraqi regulations and waste management requirements
• Provide environmental compliance and permit technical support to company operations, ensuring all activities adhere to environmental regulations and company policies.
• Drive and oversee environmental protection initiatives, identifying and mitigating environmental risks, and promoting continuous improvement of the environmental management system.
• Offer expert environmental advice and assist project teams in meeting environmental standards during project planning, construction, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Review and communicate all deviations
• Support liaising with the operator to maintain regulatory compliance
• Review and approve goals, objectives of the WMF plans
• Conduct environmental sitting, permitting, and due diligence to secure necessary environmental permits before project construction.
• Develop and implement environmental monitoring and management plans to minimize environmental impacts.
• Participate in root cause analysis of environmental incidents, prepare detailed reports, and recommend preventive measures.
• Manage vendor contracts and purchase orders, ensuring environmental projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Provide project management support, ensuring environmental compliance requirements are met throughout construction and operational phases.
• Develop and deliver environmental awareness training to enhance employees' understanding and practices of environmental protection.
• Translate regulations and permit conditions into actionable instructions for operational teams to ensure understanding and adherence.
• Monitor and analyze environmental data, identify trends and risks, and propose proactive measures.
• Regularly review and update environmental policies and procedures to ensure alignment with current regulations and company standards.
• Perform other environment-related tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Broad experience and understanding of waste management facility operations and engineering functions
• Ability to recognize improvement opportunities consistent with business unit and asset objectives
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks and how this impacts waste management on a site level
• Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental science, environmental engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental management or permitting, with preference for experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and standards, with skills in environmental risk assessment and mitigation.
• Ability to independently conduct environmental audits and analyze data, providing constructive solutions.
• Relevant environmental certifications (e.g., Registered Environmental Engineer) are preferred.

Skills

• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in office software and environmental management systems (e.g., GIS, data analysis software).
• Strong project management skills, capable of coordinating environmental efforts across multiple projects.
• Effective problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to provide solutions in complex environmental contexts.

Systems

• FOMS (SHE system)
• Incident reporting system
• TapRoot or similar tools for causal analysis

About the Company

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.