TAQA Ghana jobs for Environmental Compliance Officers

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitor air quality, water quality, noise, ground, flora and fauna in accordance with approved monitoring plans.
Recommend and implement appropriate measures to ensure the company complies fully with EPA, Lenders and other relevant international organization’s policy guidelines and standards.
Responsible for preparing all requisite environmental documentation and reports in support of the company’s applications to the EPA for approval to undertake projects/for operating permit renewal.

Prepare environmental monitoring returns in compliance with EPA regulations.
Prepare annual environmental reports (AER) in compliance with EPA regulations.
Prepare Lenders’ quarterly environmental monitoring reports in line with requirements.
Prepare Lenders’ annual environmental and social monitoring report (ESMR) in line with requirements.
Conduct operational survey of the Plant for proper construction and maintenance of requisite systems and equipment to ensure that the company’s operations are safe and environmentally friendly.
Conduct audits of waste and waste management contractor facilities to ensure appropriate disposal of waste generated on site or by the Company,

Recommend acquisition of appropriate pollution abatement and monitoring facilities and equipment to ensure that there is adequate capacity for carrying out monitoring activities.
Conduct environmental awareness training for employees to ensure that both team and individual activities comply with the company’s environmental policy.

EDUCATIONAL/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

BSc in Engineering, Environmental Science or related field
5 years environmental work-related experience
Communication, presentation, leadership and IT skills Thorough knowledge of EPA, WHO, World Bank and IFC environmental regulations and standards
Knowledge and working experience of ISO 14001

APPLICATION PROCESS