Head, Waste Management Operations at a Complete Waste Management Company

We are a complete waste management company combining both physical and biological treatment to generate a treated waste that is 100% free from heavy metals and hydrocarbons. The treated wastes are then disposed, in the most environmentally friendly manner after a very comprehensive laborator’ analysis have been carried out.

We own and operate a Thermal Desorption Unit and currently looking forward to hiring a suitable candidate for the position below:

Job Title: Head, Waste Management Operations

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Description

• This position reports directly to the Plant Manager, and is expected to plan and direct all onsite activities, in relation to the handling of untreated waste materials and the disposal of treated wastes, in compliance with federal, state & local regulations.
• Serve as liaison between client and vendors in relation to service issues and contract management.
• Maintain pre-established standards for safety and environmental issues.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous waste from client site including profiling, scheduling, manifesting and physically loading bulk and drum loads.
• Consult with client to identify, design and implement cost saving opportunities and proposals.
• Ensure compliance with client and government regulations by performing necessary inspections, reporting and resolving all issues in a timely manner.
• Administer client and vendor financial obligations including invoicing, reporting and contracts.
• Promote a culture of safety, by ensuring site personnel are properly trained to perform assigned duties and comply with safety, environmental, federal, state and local regulations.
• Ensure the proper and timely completion of tasks.
• Prepare a weekly report on site activities regarding environmental/socioeconomic and/or health matters, as well as exter reports required to satisfy Government or Lender requirements/requests.
• May occasionally be required to perform labor-intensive activities ( eg drum collection and bulking).

Qualifications and Skills

• Applicants must possess a University degree in Engineering (e. g Chemical Engineering, Natural or Environmental Sciences) or a technical field related to E&R management regarding environmental and socioeconomic and/or health matters.
• An MBA/ project Management certification will be an added advantage.
• Project management experience in related field/operations.
• Health & Safety Certification/ Training.
• Customer service and vendor management.
• An entrepreneurial skill set is highly valued with the ability to creatively achieve stretch goals and provide new services and value to existing customers.
• Candidates must have good interpersonal skills, some supervisory/organizational talents, and proven ability to work in a positive team manner.

Experience Required:

• Candidates must have not less than 5 (five) years of relevant experience in following:
• Hazardous waste management.
• Health & Safety Field experience.
• Oil waste management.
• Waste treatment using Incinerator or TDU.
• Waste Management Logistics & Disposal.
• Experience in liaising with government agencies, NGOs, local communities and other external bodies.

Application Closing Date
10th April, 2019.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letter and CV to: infoservng@gmail.com with the position applied for as subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.