At a Glance
- Tasks: Support environmental protection while ensuring compliance on groundbreaking infrastructure projects.
- Company: Join ACCIONA, a global leader in sustainable infrastructure development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for innovation and collaboration.
- Why this job: Be part of a team tackling climate change and promoting sustainability.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in environmental roles and a relevant degree preferred.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 85000 $ per year.
ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 41,500 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing to our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges, including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Currently, this position is located in our project office in Sydney CBD, with occasional site visits. Once the project is fully operational, it will transition to a 14/7 roster-based arrangement out of the Central West Orana Region.
Our Central-West Orana project is currently seeking a dedicated Environmental Advisor to share their expertise within our growing Environmental & Sustainability team. In this role, you will facilitate construction while promoting environmental protection and enhancement, ensuring the project's environmental and statutory requirements, targets, and objectives are met.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the design and implementation of environmental controls to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and minimize environmental impact.
- Work closely with the construction team to proactively identify and address environmental issues, aiding in the achievement of project objectives.
- Perform regular environmental monitoring, including erosion and sediment control inspections, water and sediment sampling, and dust monitoring.
- Develop and manage Construction Erosion and Sediment Control Plans, as well as Noise and Vibration Management Plans, ensuring adherence to consent requirements.
- Coordinate and support the overall environmental monitoring program, including compliance with Resource Consent conditions and adaptive monitoring requirements.
- Oversee environmental contractors and suppliers, ensuring effective management of waste, equipment, and monitoring services.
- Assist in responding to environmental compliance breaches, contributing to reports and investigations in a timely manner.
- Support training initiatives and foster environmental innovations, promoting best practices across the project.
Criteria for Selection:
- Preferably 5+ years of Environmental experience within construction/engineering.
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
- Experience in environmental management in High Voltage Transmission Lines - desirable but not essential.
- Knowledge of industry standards and best practice.
- Ability to deliver results in a team environment.
- Able to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation.
- Strong communication - written and verbal.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you believe you bring the capabilities to succeed in this role, we'd love to hear from you. We look forward to continuing to build our supportive workplace together.
Environmental Advisor employer: ACCIONA
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