VAC 144/23 - ENVIRONMENT OFFICER (WESTERN)
The positions will be based at the Energy Fiji Limited’s Navutu Depot and will report to the Environmental Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement an Environmental Management System (EMS) aligned to ISO14001;
- Coordinate with Department of Environment and Authorized Environment Consultants with EIA process.
- Develop the Tender Specification for EIA studies for various EFL projects and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on fulfilling EIA study and requirements as per Dept of Environment laws and regulations
- Monitor the media reports, social media for comments and feedback related to EFL (or pertain) Environmental matters and report to Management.
- Inspect EFL industrial facilities and programs to ensure compliance with Fiji Environmental Management Act.2005, Fiji law, Regulation 2007 and WDM laws.
- Update Stakeholders about any non-compliance identified by Operations team and Environmental officer;
- Update Internal Stakeholders about deviations in monitoring plan and corrective actions required during monthly data review;
- Maintain calibration records and alert Management about any upcoming calibration requirements at EFL facilities;
- Coordinate with third party entities to ensure successful implementation of monitoring plan, verification, audits and smooth issuance of Certified Emission Reduction (CER) Data;
- Initiate annual internal audit process in accordance with monitoring manual;
- Coordinate with EIA Consultant to update monitoring manual as per latest guidelines;
- Develop and obtain EFL management support for an environmental policy for EFL;
- Identify, investigate, monitor and report on International Benchmarks for environmental performance for electricity utilities: - Generation, Plants, Sub-Station etc.
- Provide support for EFL’s involvement regarding energy efficiency and demand side management projects or programme.
- Provide promotional, educational and advocacy assistance in the development of EFL projects and strategic objectives;
- Carry out any other duties assigned by the Manager or the General Manager
Key Requirements:
- The candidate should have a Degree in Environmental Science or Environment Engineering from a recognized tertiary institution;
- The person should have at least two (2) to three (3) years of experience as an Environment officer, Experience in Energy industry as an Environmental officer would be added advantage;
- Aware of CDM, LED’s, GGF etc would be advantage
- Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) knowledge is essential;
- Certification of ISO 14000 practice would be an added advantage.
- A valid full Group 2 driver’s license (not provisional) is mandatory.
All applications must reach EFL no later than 4:00pm Monday 25th September 2023.
All applications will not be acknowledged and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted regarding an interview. If you have not been contacted by the Energy Fiji Limited, then your application has not been successful and we thank you for your interest in applying.
EFL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER