Environmental Officer (EO)

DAILY TASK:

Environmental Compliance Monitoring

• Conduct daily site inspections to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, client requirements, and Exentec environmental procedures.
• Monitor environmental aspects such as waste management, housekeeping, chemical storage, noise, dust, wastewater, and pollution prevention controls.
• Verify environmental controls are implemented and maintained at all work areas.

Waste Management

• Monitor scheduled and non-scheduled waste handling activities.
• Ensure proper waste segregation, labeling, storage, and disposal practices.
• Coordinate with licensed waste contractors and maintain waste tracking records.
• Conduct routine inspections of waste storage areas and environmental facilities.

Environmental Surveillance & Monitoring

• Perform routine environmental inspections and observations.
• Monitor energy, water, and resource consumption within project activities.
• Identify environmental risks, impacts, and potential non-compliances.
• Ensure spill prevention and environmental protection measures are effectively implemented.

Communication & Coordination

• Coordinate with project teams, contractors, and subcontractors regarding environmental requirements.
• Provide environmental guidance and support to site personnel.
• Participate in toolbox meetings, site coordination meetings, and environmental briefings.
• Promote environmental awareness and sustainable work practices among employees.

Documentation & Reporting

• Update environmental records, registers, permits, waste manifests, and inspection reports.
• Maintain audit-ready environmental documentation.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly environmental reports.
• Report environmental observations, incidents, and concerns to management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Environmental Compliance & Regulatory Management

• Ensure full compliance with applicable environmental legislation, regulations, permits, licenses, approvals, and client requirements.
• Maintain and periodically review the Environmental Legal Register.
• Monitor compliance obligations and advise management on applicable environmental requirements.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, clients, consultants, and contractors on environmental matters.
• Ensure all project activities comply with company environmental policies and procedures.

Environmental Management System (EMS)

• Implement and maintain Environmental Management Systems in accordance with ISO 14001 and company standards.
• Develop, review, and update Environmental Management Plans (EMP), procedures, risk assessments, and environmental programs.
• Support environmental objectives, targets, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor environmental performance and ensure effective implementation of environmental controls.

Environmental Risk Assessment & Control

• Identify environmental aspects, impacts, and risks associated with project activities.
• Conduct environmental audits, inspections, and compliance assessments.
• Develop mitigation measures and monitor effectiveness of environmental controls.
• Support environmental planning during project execution and operational activities.

Waste Management & Pollution Prevention

• Manage scheduled and non-scheduled waste activities in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of waste materials.
• Implement waste minimization, recycling, and resource conservation initiatives.
• Monitor pollution prevention programs to prevent environmental contamination.

Sustainability & Environmental Stewardship

• Promote sustainability initiatives throughout the organization and project sites.
• Support environmental performance improvement programs.
• Monitor energy conservation, water management, recycling, and waste reduction activities.
• Support ESG and sustainability reporting requirements.
• Drive environmental awareness and sustainable work practices among employees and contractors.

Environmental Incident Management

• Investigate environmental incidents, spills, complaints, and non-conformances.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Track and verify closure of environmental action items.
• Ensure lessons learned are communicated and implemented.

Leadership & Team Coordination

• Lead and coordinate environmental activities across project teams and departments.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to employees, supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Act as the primary environmental focal point for project management and operational teams.
• Coordinate environmental inspections, audits, meetings, and compliance reviews.
• Support management in achieving environmental objectives and sustainability targets.
• Foster a culture of environmental responsibility, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Training & Awareness

• Conduct environmental inductions, toolbox talks, awareness campaigns, and training programs.
• Promote environmental best practices and legal compliance awareness.
• Support competency development related to environmental management.
• Ensure employees understand their environmental roles and responsibilities.

Audit & Reporting

• Support internal audits, external audits, client audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Ensure environmental records and documentation remain accurate and audit ready.
• Prepare environmental performance reports, statistics, trend analysis, and management presentations.
• Monitor environmental KPIs and recommend improvement actions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum qualification of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Occupational Safety & Health, Sustainability, or a related field
• Must be registered with the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) as an Environmental Officer
• Minimum 3 years of experience in environmental management, construction, semiconductor, manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian OSH regulations, OSHA 1994, and EHS standards
• Experience in environmental compliance, waste management, audits, sustainability initiatives, EHS management systems implementation, and site compliance requirements is preferred
• Knowledge of Environmental Legislation & Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Impact & Risk Assessment, ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems, and Waste Management & Scheduled Waste Regulations
• Strong communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills
• Good documentation, reporting, and analytical capabilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Proactive and self-motivated approach to environmental management