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