Senior Environmental Technician - South AfricaWe are hiring!At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment. We’re on the lookout for an experienced Senior Environmental Technician to Conduct and ensure mill compliance to environmental policies, policies and objectives, adhering to the requirements of external environmental authorities and legal licences and implement environmental tasks and reporting of environmental performance internally . As a Senior Environmental Technician you will be responsible for: Monitoring adherence status to the environmental management systemEnsuring maintenance of the ISO 14001 accredited environmental management systemReporting on environmental performance on the Mill to the Environmental Specialist and/or Environmental/Risk ManagerAnalysing audit results to ensure that findings are actioned/closed outConducting daily environmental inspections in and around the plantsConducting informal checks on procedures, work instructions, environmental registers and policies to ensure that the system is fully implementedConducting internal SHEQ inspections, audits and verification of close out of audit findings.Carry out environmental induction, orientation and environmental awarenessPreparing and compiling content for environmental training and awarenessPlanning, preparing and executing scheduled environmental emergency preparedness drillsResearch, analysing and providing input to environmental management on relevant legislation proposalsMonitoring environmental aspects and impactsMonitoring environmental licence parameters, develop trends and interpret resultsEnsuring implementation of corrective actions and mitigation measures thereofEnsuring environmental risks and hazards and mitigation measures implemented at the MillConduct environmental risk assessments, maintaining environmental risk profile of the mill What are we looking for? National Diploma (Environmental/Chemical Engineering) or equivalent, or a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant environmental management field3 years’ experience in environmental management and implementation of compliance within the manufacturing industryIndepth knowledge of environmental legislation and licencing processesStrong computer literacy (MS Office Suite)Valid Drivers Licence What’s in it for you? Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence .Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within SappiOpportunities to travel (dependent on the role)Market-leading leave benefitsEmployee wellbeing benefits Closing Date: 21 April 2024 How to Apply? Please click on one of the buttons below if you encounter any issues while applying contact your HR contact.Feel free to visit our website for further information www.sappi.com Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.
