Sappi Southern Africa

Stanger Mill

Senior Environmental Technician (HRL 15U)

We are hiring!

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Senior Environmental Technician to Conduct and ensure mill compliance to environmental policies, policies and objectives, adhering to the requirements of external environmental authorities and legal licences and implement environmental tasks and reporting of environmental performance internally .

As a Senior Environmental Technician you will be responsible for:

• Monitoring adherence status to the environmental management system
• Ensuring maintenance of the ISO 14001 accredited environmental management system
• Reporting on environmental performance on the Mill to the Environmental Specialist and/or Environmental/Risk Manager
• Analysing audit results to ensure that findings are actioned/closed out
• Conducting daily environmental inspections in and around the plants
• Conducting informal checks on procedures, work instructions, environmental registers and policies to ensure that the system is fully implemented
• Conducting internal SHEQ inspections, audits and verification of close out of audit findings.Carry out environmental induction, orientation and environmental awareness
• Preparing and compiling content for environmental training and awareness
• Planning, preparing and executing scheduled environmental emergency preparedness drills
• Research, analysing and providing input to environmental management on relevant legislation proposals
• Monitoring environmental aspects and impacts
• Monitoring environmental licence parameters, develop trends and interpret results
• Ensuring implementation of corrective actions and mitigation measures thereof
• Ensuring environmental risks and hazards and mitigation measures implemented at the Mill
• Conduct environmental risk assessments, maintaining environmental risk profile of the mill

What are we looking for?

• National Diploma (Environmental/Chemical Engineering) or equivalent, or a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant environmental management field
• 3 years’ experience in environmental management and implementation of compliance within the manufacturing industry
• Indepth knowledge of environmental legislation and licencing processes
• Strong computer literacy (MS Office Suite)
• Valid Drivers Licence

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence .
• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role)
• Market-leading leave benefits
• Employee wellbeing benefits

Closing Date: 21 April 2024

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Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.