Published: Feb 17, 2025 – The Environmental Officer provides comprehensive environmental compliance support, ensuring vessel operations align with global regulations through accurate record-keeping, equipment verification, and inspections. This position assists shipboard leadership and crew with safety, chemical management, and policy adherence while facilitating communication with authorities and regulatory bodies. The officer also conducts training and offers expert guidance on environmental practices, promoting compliance and operational excellence.

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1. Environmental Officer, Green Horizon Solutions, Albany, NY
Job Summary:
- Coordinate all aspects of pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental health, conservation and renewable energy
- Implement, monitor, and develop an environmental management system to meet the company's environmental permit (IPPC)
- Produce, manage, implement, and audit company environmental policies to meet current legislation
- Liaise with relevant bodies such as local authorities, public bodies, and industry parties on specific topics
- Collect information and analyze environmental impact data, risk assessments, produce reports, and implement environmental KPI targets
- Negotiate environmental service agreements and manage associated costs and revenues
- Monitor energy consumption for the company, produce regular reports, and deal with exceptions that have been identified
- Promote awareness to all levels of the organization, including training on emerging environmental issues
- Take an active role in leading the development of investment plans for the site operations and buildings to reduce ongoing energy costs.
Skills on Resume:
- Pollution Control (Hard Skills)
- Waste Management (Hard Skills)
- Environmental Systems (Hard Skills)
- Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Stakeholder Liaison (Soft Skills)
- Energy Management (Hard Skills)
- Training (Soft Skills)
2. Senior Environmental Officer, Eco Innovations Inc., Denver, CO
Job Summary:
- Technical support, quality implementation, and capacity building to the IFRC country office.
- Develop training guidelines and capacity-building modules based on the JD and NDVP.
- Train the National Field monitors on the use of agreed monitoring tools and training materials.
- Provide technical support to the TPM team to ensure quality implementation.
- Develop the monitoring tools based on the JD and NVDP.
- Work closely with PMER to analyze data and contribute to the daily, and weekly monitoring reports.
- Contribute to the development and design of monitoring apps and dashboards to accurate data for effective implementation and management.
- Interpretation of the data and recommend appropriate actions to be followed to ensure timely delivery of the JD.
- Develop and document good practices and lessons learned and ensure guidance notes are adapted to the context.
- Participate in the meeting with WB and internal meetings related to the project including debriefing with the field monitors.
- Support the Environmental and Social specialists to guide to ensure the appropriate technical support to the TPM Project.
- Suggest additional next steps for the TPM monitoring.
Skills on Resume:
- Technical Support (Soft Skills)
- Capacity Building (Soft Skills)
- Training Development (Hard Skills)
- Monitoring Tools Development (Hard Skills)
- Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Dashboard Design (Hard Skills)
- Data Interpretation (Hard Skills)
- Report Documentation (Hard Skills)
3. Environmental Officer, Sustainable Practices Ltd., Portland, OR
Job Summary:
- Monitor and manage operational activities regarding the environment
- Ensure compliance with company, legal, and stakeholder requirements
- Conduct site inspections and auditing of operational activities against environmental permits
- Assist and work with the Environmental Manager
- Give advice and guidance to management and other branches of the business on environmental issues on the project
- Prepare, implement, and update the Environmental Management Plan
- Prepare and submit environmental-relating documents and permit applications
- Arrange and provide environmental training to site personnel
- Support internal and external system audits and attend environmental-relating meetings, site inspections, and risk assessment
- Ensure both environmental and safety compliance are maintained with legislation and standards
Skills on Resume:
- Operational Monitoring (Hard Skills)
- Compliance Management (Hard Skills)
- Site Inspections (Hard Skills)
- Environmental Advising (Soft Skills)
- Environmental Planning (Hard Skills)
- Document Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Environmental Training (Hard Skills)
- Audit Support (Soft Skills)
4. Environmental Officer, EarthWise Consultants, Richmond, VA
Job Summary:
- Liaise with site teams, waste technicians and haulers, and the Environmental Manager
- Monitor and act on-site emissions and lagoon performance daily to resolve issues
- Perform incident investigations and prevent future occurrences
- Carry out Radiation Protection Supervisor duties
- Manage site waste areas and daily hauler activities
- Develop and lead tasks ensuring safety and improvements in line with legislation
- Promote environmental topics and issues across the site
- Ensure all safety legislation is adhered to and policies and practices are adopted
- Plan, implement, monitor, and review the protective and preventative measures that the Company is required to follow and work to
- Minimise operational losses, occupational health problems, accidents, and injuries
Skills on Resume:
- Site Liaison (Soft Skills)
- Emissions Monitoring (Hard Skills)
- Incident Investigation (Hard Skills)
- Radiation Protection (Hard Skills)
- Waste Management (Hard Skills)
- Safety Leadership (Soft Skills)
- Environmental Promotion (Soft Skills)
- Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
5. Environmental Officer, CleanPath Environmental, Chicago, IL
Job Summary:
- On-site supervision of EHS including sub-contractors and completion of the relevant site-specific paperwork
- Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance
- Conduct accident and incident investigations
- Implement environmental, health, and safety documentation to support the Company’s integrated EHS Management System
- Assist site management team in the formulation of EHS Plans, risk assessments, and method statements
- Manage the training requirements of the business and monitor refresher training
- Deliver Health and Safety induction programs and toolbox talks for personnel working on-site
- Represent the company at site meetings
- Deal with all health and safety complaints/issues in a professional, efficient, and confidential manner
- Ensure any non-compliance is immediately acted upon and appropriate personnel and external bodies are informed where necessary on time
- Ensure legislated training is carried out on a timely basis and all training records are kept up to date, as well as overseeing the training programs for the site.
Skills on Resume:
- Site Supervision (Soft Skills)
- Site Inspections (Hard Skills)
- Incident Investigation (Hard Skills)
- EHS Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Risk Assessment (Hard Skills)
- Training Management (Hard Skills)
- Induction & Toolbox Talks (Hard Skills)
- Compliance Enforcement (Hard Skills)
6. Environmental Officer, PureEarth Services, Dallas, TX
Job Summary:
- Provides environmental compliance assistance and advice to the Deputy Captain, Chief Engineer, and Hotel Director.
- Supports the shipboard SLT and onboard crew with Environmental matters such as safety and chemical management.
- Assists the Technical department to verify the functionality and compliance of environmental equipment and systems e.g. Oily Water Separator, Wastewater Sampling, etc.
- In cooperation with shipboard SLT, provides support during interfaces with Governmental and Marine authorities for interpretations of regulations and Virgin Voyages policies
- Serves as the onboard Environmental expert and provides advice, guidance, and reassurance for the vessel to meet compliance with worldwide environmental ship operations.
- Ensures Environmental records are completed accurately and efficiently, e.g. Oil Record Book, Garbage Record Book, Sewage and Grey Water Book, Refrigeration Log, etc.
- Completes Environmental Rounds and Inspections and reports any deficiencies to the Captain and other shipboard SLTs as applicable.
- Assists Navigation Officer with Environmental limits when passage planning.
- Provides training to all onboard regarding Environmental policies and procedures.
- Provides compliance assistance regarding Chemical management onboard ensuring all comply with requirements for PPE, storage, labeling, and MSDS management.
Skills on Resume:
- Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Chemical Management (Hard Skills)
- Equipment Verification (Hard Skills)
- Regulatory Support (Soft Skills)
- Environmental Guidance (Soft Skills)
- Record Keeping (Hard Skills)
- Inspections (Hard Skills)
- Training (Soft Skills)
7. Environmental Officer, BlueSky Sustainability, Orlando, FL
Job Summary:
- Acts as the Vessel’s Waste Management Officer coordinating paperwork, handling, storage, port liaison, and Annual waste lab tests.
- Responsible for Environmental Incident reporting, record keeping, and environmental drill oversight and planning in collaboration with the Safety Officer.
- Oversees overboard discharge valves and cross-connections.
- Responsible for Emission Control System compliance and record keeping.
- Maintains MARPOL placards and ensures installation in key locations.
- Ensure the ship obtains 3rd party sampling for the Ballast Water Treatment System, EGCS wash water, and AWTS wastewater effluent following company policy and required frequency, as well as, Oily Bilge treatment content meter service and certification renewals.
- Acts as an unbiased spokesperson for the environment regarding shipboard activities that may have a potential negative (albeit legal) impact, on the marine environment overall.
- Attends passenger functions as instructed by the Captain.
- Partake in inspections, training, and meetings as instructed by the Captain.
- Ensures that the set standards are kept and staff members work according to their respective job descriptions.
Skills on Resume:
- Waste Management (Hard Skills)
- Environmental Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Discharge Control (Hard Skills)
- Emission Compliance (Hard Skills)
- MARPOL Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Sampling & Certification (Hard Skills)
- Environmental Advocacy (Soft Skills)
- Staff Management (Soft Skills)
8. Environmental Officer, GreenScape Solutions, Portland, OR
Job Summary:
- Maintain and improve the performance of biodiversity offsets.
- Undertake biodiversity offset restoration programs to meet statutory conditions and commitments including planting, seeding, and weed control
- Coordinate activities including collating field monitoring data, investigating and managing any issues, and providing feedback to management.
- Liaise with consultants and contractors to ensure timely submission of reports, completion of field requirements, and completion of other general activities.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of biodiversity management plans and strategies.
- Assist with regular engagement with landowners and community stakeholders, investigating complaints and advising management on resolution options.
- Primarily responsible for daily communication and supervision to ensure that Biodiversity Contractors comply with Work Health and Safety systems and that Biodiversity Management requirements are being effectively implemented on the ground.
- Plan and prepare required safety and biodiversity paperwork to commence/kick off new Contractor projects
- Coordinate weekly continuation of existing projects and report weekly/monthly on Contractor Project Performance and relevant Biodiversity and Safety Metrics.
- Assist and support Group Superintendent, Biodiversity and Group Manager, Environment and Approvals with planning, investigating, and implementing new and ongoing Biodiversity Management Projects and/or Programs.
- Understand and implement Whitehaven Biodiversity Management Plan requirements and obligations.
Skills on Resume:
- Biodiversity Management (Hard Skills)
- Restoration Programs (Hard Skills)
- Data Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Stakeholder Liaison (Soft Skills)
- Planning & Strategy Development (Hard Skills)
- Contractor Supervision (Soft Skills)
- Safety & Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Project Reporting (Hard Skills)