Environmental Officer - County Westmeath

Job DescriptionEnvironmental Officer - County WestmeathRef No: AM17752County Westmeath, Republic of IrelandCompetitive salary Environmental Officer - County Westmeath.The purpose of this role is to work within the EHS department to develop, implement and maintain environmental, energy & sustainability management systems which achieve the relevant international standards for certification.Principal Accountabilities:• Develop, implement, and maintain environmental, energy & sustainability management systems which achieve the relevant international standards for certification. • Manage all aspects of the site’s compliance with its Industrial Emissions License.• Monitor all current and emerging environmental regulations and developing programs to ensure compliance.• Maintain ISO14001 certification for the site’s environmental management systems and procedures.• Manage all aspects of the Environmental Management system as outlined in the Environmental Manual.• Develop & manage a comprehensive waste management plan for the site. • Evaluate new processes and equipment for EHS impacts.• Conduct internal environmental training (Company Induction, Toolbox Talks). • Monitor– clearly communicate/escalate trends and anomalies. • Prepare reports/metrics for all environmental & energy KPI metrics as required for internal & external review.• Agree requirements with key internal and external stakeholders and a mechanism for tracking, escalating, and addressing environmental issues. • Assess and monitor performance for all emissions and WWTP equipment and systems to ensure they are maximising performance against KPI's.• Ensure WWTP operations are compliant with IED license requirements.• Carry out site inspections and maintain housekeeping.• Establish & maintain KPI’s as a management system which meets ISO50001 certification.• Coordinate the company’s sustainability strategy with the EHS/Sustainability Manager.Interested applicants should have:• Degree in Environmental Science or similar• Experience with IED licencing requirements• Experience in manufacturing related industry is beneficial • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with clear direction and goals. • Excellent communications skills