Waste Management Officer (Site & Duat)

About the role

A prestigious company in the Oil & Energy sector is looking for a Waste Management Officer (site and duat) to report to the Waste Management Coordinator. The post covers the Afungi site and ensures the waste management contractor complies with contractual requirements, approved procedures and environmental standards.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and control the contractor's waste activities, checking segregation, classification, collection, labelling, storage and transfer of organic, mixed, metal, construction/demolition and hazardous waste.
• Inspect waste generation points, storage areas, containers, skips, vehicles and equipment, and hazardous waste accumulation points.
• Monitor collection schedules and routes, witness loading, weighing and transfers, and verify waste manifests, transfer notes, registers and other traceability records.
• Identify contractual deviations, environmental non-conformities and unsafe practices, document them with photographic evidence and follow up on corrective actions.
• Carry out routine environmental inspections, collect and validate field data, maintain inspection records and prepare daily reports on waste collection, quantities, segregation compliance, incidents and equipment defects.
• Contribute to weekly and monthly environmental reports, audits and site inspections, and deliver toolbox talks and awareness briefings to contractors and site personnel.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science or a related field.
• Experience in waste management and/or water and wastewater operations, preferably in industrial or construction settings.
• Mozambican nationality.
• Willingness to work on a rotational basis of four weeks on duty followed by four weeks off.

Required skills

• Basic knowledge of environmental permitting, waste classification and wastewater treatment principles.
• Ability to conduct field inspections, collect data and write clear, accurate reports.
• Knowledge of HSE standards and procedures, and ability to identify non-conformities and follow up on corrective actions.
• Good communication skills in English (Portuguese is an asset).

What we offer

• Salary conditions compatible with the level of experience and responsibility of the role.
• Opportunities for personal development.