SPECIALIST, ENVIRONMENTAL📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Alfanar is seeking an Environmental Specialist to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is integral to ensuring that all construction activities comply with environmental regulations, minimize ecological impact, and promote sustainability. The Specialist will oversee site operations, manage waste streams, and address environmental concerns to maintain compliance with legal and environmental guidelines.

Alfanar is a Saudi company with a global presence, specializing in electrical product manufacturing and trading, as well as providing solutions in conventional and renewable energy, oil and gas, water treatment, infrastructure, technical services, and digital solutions. Our manufacturing facility in Riyadh is a large-scale complex focused on innovation and quality. We are committed to high standards and the continuous development of our employees, fostering a proactive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor construction activities to ensure full compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations.
• Conduct regular site inspections to identify potential environmental hazards, risks, or violations.
• Oversee and ensure the proper disposal of all construction waste and hazardous materials according to regulatory standards.
• Implement and manage effective waste reduction strategies, including promoting recycling and reuse of materials on-site.
• Promote and encourage the adoption of environmentally friendly construction practices among all site personnel.
• Prepare comprehensive environmental reports, maintaining accurate records of site inspections, compliance status, and mitigation efforts.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of necessary environmental permits and other regulatory documentation.
• Coordinate closely with project teams to ensure all environmental safety standards and requirements are consistently met.
• Develop and deliver training programs for workers and subcontractors on environmental best practices and safety protocols.
• Promptly address any environmental issues that arise, providing effective solutions to prevent their recurrence.
• Propose and implement improvements to existing processes and practices to further reduce environmental impact.
• Perform planned activities to meet operational and development targets according to delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources efficiently to achieve objectives within defined cost and time parameters.
• Provide periodic reports detailing deviations and the execution status of planned tasks.
• Resolve related problems as they emerge and escalate complex operational issues to the appropriate management level.
• Ensure quality requirements are met by developing and implementing effective quality control processes and specifications.
• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, and procedures, and actively seek opportunities for automation.
• Comply with all relevant company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within the defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and the delivery of high-quality products/services.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Diploma Degree in Occupational Safety & Health Tech.
• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of relevant work experience.
• An additional 10-15 years of experience is also considered.
• Ability to acquire updated soft and technical skills relevant to the job.
• Possess a clear vision and plan for career path development and achievement.

Required Skills

• Analytical thinking
• Communication
• Creativity
• Detail-oriented
• Initiative
• Leadership
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Presentation skills
• Risk assessment
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Well-organized
• Ability to work under pressure

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.