Industrial Waste Management Specialist

**Parsons is looking for a dedictaed and focused Environmental Specialist - Waste Management to join our team**

In July 1976 the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, Saudi Arabia selected Parsons as Project Manager to develop its master plan. To the present day, Parsons has provided continuous management of all infrastructure design, design & build, construction and O&M projects for this new industrial complex to be located on the Red Sea at Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. It is one of the largest projects of this magnitude ever planned and constructed as a self-sustaining unit.

This is a multi-disciplinary project involving the development and construction of Housing, general infrastructure, power regeneration plants, waste water treatment, desalinated water, port and airport, health and education as well as other cultural and recreational facilities.

Employee is expected to implement or align departmental policies with the National Strategy on minimizing and recycling all waste including hazardous / non-hazardous industrial waste as well as municipal waste, plan for the establishment of permanent waste recycling / disposal facilities and provide advice and guidance to EPC Department as needed. This will be undertaken through field visits, on-site inspections, research for BAT and preparing scientific technical reports.

The role reports directly to the Environmental Monitoring Section Manager. Will support the department in daily operations, interfaces with industrial customers, new investors, EPCD members and senior RC Management. Receives administrative and technical direction in term of board project objectives from EPCD Department Director and SAPL Department Manager EPCD.

Major activities and responsibilities include:

- Support environmental activities by conducting inspections, preparing/reviewing reports and check industry environment compliance with the RC requirements and determine extent of deviation from the RC regulations and standards.
- Provides necessary advice and guidance to the meet the RC goals and objectives and keep EPCD current concerning international regulatory standards, particularly in the field of environmental engineering as it relates to the environmental management in the heavy industry, industrial and municipal waste sectors.
- Performs periodic inspections on facilities, waste management (including landfill) operations, and other RC areas to ensure environmental compliance.
- Evaluates self-monitoring reports and other technical reports submitted by industries and coordinates with other sections regarding violations.
- Review and evaluate submitted data from investors and identify opportunities for reuse/recycle.
- Check environmental Impact Assessments studies submitted by new industrial investors and existing Industries seeking a renewal of their Environmental Permit to Operate.
- Participates in periodic revision of RC Environmental regulations and standards and implement the same in line with Kingdom's laws, international regulations and standards and best practices.
- Monitors the Royal Commissions (RC) Environmental regulations and standards in line with the government's environmental standards and best practices.

The experience and qualifications required for this role include:

- Bachelors’ Degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or Other Relevant Sciences/ Engineering Degree.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the field of environmental management with primary experience within the heavy industries, industrial wastewater and industrial waste sector is required.
- Knowledge of waste prevention, management, and disposal procedures for different environmental hazards.
- Knowledge of quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (OHSE) regulations and procedures.
- Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment regulations followed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with experience of the environmental regulatory process within the heavy industries, industrial waste sectors preferably with the Royal Commission of Yanbu & Jubail in Saudi Arabian or similar.
- Excellent spoken and written English language skills with the ability to communicate effectively.
- Intermediate computer skills are essential with experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).

**Minimum Clearance Required to Start**:
Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.