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Job Purpose:
To lead and support the plantation’s environmental sustainability initiatives, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and best practices for waste and natural resource management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and manage the handling of scheduled waste and ensure proper documentation and disposal in line with DOE requirements.
- Liaise with the Department of Environment (DOE) for licensing, reporting, and audit matters.
- Submit reports such as Environmental Monitoring Reports, Scheduled Waste Inventory, and EIA/EMP documentation.
- Support implementation of best environmental practices across plantation operations (e.g., water conservation, pesticide control, runoff prevention).
- Promote environmental awareness among workers through training and communication.
- Inspect field operations and facilities to ensure proper waste segregation, storage, and chemical handling.
- Maintain and update environmental compliance documentation, licenses, and SOPs.
- Conduct internal environmental audits and assist during DOE inspections.
- Coordinate with estate operations team to align environmental practices with daily field work.
- Track and monitor key environmental indicators (e.g., water quality, soil condition, emissions).
- Ensure Emergency Response Plans (ERP) related to environmental risk are communicated and functional.
