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Environmental Technician

Environmental Technician

Sappi Southern Africa
Country:  South Africa
City:  Ngodwana
Location:  Mill Ngodwana
Department:  Commercial
Posting date:  24 Jun 2024
Closing date:  8 Jul 2024

We are hiring! 

Seeking an Environmental Technician to ensure mill compliance with environmental policies and regulations, including tasks and internal reporting on environmental performance.

 

As an Environmental Technician, you will be responsible for:

  • Monitor adherence status to the environmental management system.
  • Assist with the implementation and maintenance of ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 accredited environmental management systems.
  • Comply with relevant safety and environmental requirements.
  • Collect and consolidate environmental data for compliance and performance reports.
  • Collect information and data for audit purposes.
  • Conduct environmental inspections and checks on work instructions and registers.
  • Coordinate plant surveys and support requirements for external environmental inspections and audits.
  • Provide environmental induction, awareness, and training for employees/contractors.

 

Minimum Requirements:

  • National Diploma (Environmental/Chemical Engineering) or equivalent, or a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant environmental management field.
  • Minimum 1-3 years of experience in environmental management and compliance within the manufacturing industry.
  • Familiarity with environmental legislation and licensing processes.
  • Preferably completed at least 1 year of Environmental Internship.
  • Proficient in computer skills, particularly in MS Office Suite.

 

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 Sappi. 
  • Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role).
  • Market-leading leave benefits.
  • Employee wellbeing benefits.

We are hiring! 

Seeking an Environmental Technician to ensure mill compliance with environmental policies and regulations, including tasks and internal reporting on environmental performance.

 

As an Environmental Technician, you will be responsible for:

  • Monitor adherence status to the environmental management system.
  • Assist with the implementation and maintenance of ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 accredited environmental management systems.
  • Comply with relevant safety and environmental requirements.
  • Collect and consolidate environmental data for compliance and performance reports.
  • Collect information and data for audit purposes.
  • Conduct environmental inspections and checks on work instructions and registers.
  • Coordinate plant surveys and support requirements for external environmental inspections and audits.
  • Provide environmental induction, awareness, and training for employees/contractors.

 

Minimum Requirements:

  • National Diploma (Environmental/Chemical Engineering) or equivalent, or a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant environmental management field.
  • Minimum 1-3 years of experience in environmental management and compliance within the manufacturing industry.
  • Familiarity with environmental legislation and licensing processes.
  • Preferably completed at least 1 year of Environmental Internship.
  • Proficient in computer skills, particularly in MS Office Suite.

 

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 Sappi. 
  • Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role).
  • Market-leading leave benefits.
  • Employee wellbeing benefits.

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.

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.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

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