Main Purpose of the Job:
To ensure compliance with:
National legislation,
Kenya concession environmental and social management obligations,
Permits and License conditions,
IFC Performance Standards and other Safeguard Policies
To implement the company’s Environment Management Plan (EMP).
To implement RVR’s Integrated Environmental Management System (IEMS)
General Responsibilities
Liaise with the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA).
Conduct internal environmental awareness training.
Conduct environmental induction for new staff, visitors and contractors.
Carry out internal compliance audits to the IEMS, EMP and other management systems.
Review environmental monitoring reports and update corrective action registers.
Key Duties
Waste Management
Update and maintain hazardous and non-hazardous waste records.
Update facility specific waste management plans.
Audit third party waste management facilities.
Supervise third party NEMA licensed waste handlers.
Accidental Spills
Update and maintain an environmental emergency preparedness and response plan.
Conduct self-assessment audit for Tier 1 oil spill readiness.
Coordinate emergency response drills with stakeholders.
Conduct practical HAZMAT training to emergency response teams.
Assess spill sites and recommend appropriate cleanup methods.
Biodiversity Management
Maintain an updated ecological database for the active network.
Advise management on any significant biodiversity issues.
Material Management (non-renewable)
Compile and review operations and vegetation management chemicals (e.g. lubricants, spirits and herbicides) consumption and reclamation inventory.
Maintain an updated MSDS register.
Recommend optimization opportunities for non-renewable materials consumption.
Support the procurement process with review of new products.
Environmental Management System (EMS) Certification Process
Maintain and update documentation and records.
Coordinate ISO 14001 surveillance / certification audit.
Follow-up with closure of non-conformities.
Participate in management review meetings.
Integrated Environmental Management System (IEMS) Manual
Formulate IEMS Committees in all registered Workplaces.
Offer technical support to the IEMS committees.
Maintain and update the IEMS Manual.
Energy Management System
Maintain and update energy resource related data.
Compile daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.
Develop facility specific energy management plans.
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and Environmental Audits (EAs)
Carry out internal EAs annually.
Participate in the undertaking of EIAs.
Academic / Professional Qualifications / Certifications
Minimum Degree in Environmental Studies from recognized institutions.
A Master’s degree in Environmental studies will be an added advantage.
MUST Be a Certified Environmental Impact Assessor and a Certified Environmental Lead Auditor by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA).
Hold an ISO 14001 Internal Auditor Certification by an ISO Accredited Institution.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in an environmental advisory role in a production setup.
ISO 14001 working knowledge.
Participated in an Environmental Impact Assessment and / or Environmental Audit as either a team member or contributing specialist.
Data Analytical skills.
Computer Literacy.
Demonstrated ability to work under minimum supervision.
