Environment and Sustainability Officer

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Job Description

The Fiji Ports Corporation PTE Limited (FPCL) is a major player in the maritime transporting industries and the operator of commercial port facilities in Fiji.

The main focus is to deliver business objectives and Environment Quality Standard (EQS) goals by working as a member of the Green Port Initiative Team to ensure development, monitoring and compliance to the in-house system, and legislative requirements are met (including Development Consents, governmental licensing and other environmental requirements including reporting), and that sustainability strategies are implemented across the business. This role reports to the Manager - Maintenance, Energy and Sustainability.

Outcomes

Organisational Stakeholders
1. The Environment Quality Standard [EQS] Strategy, Sustainability Framework and Annual Plans delivered across the Organization:
Improvements to the EQS culture led effectively by partnering and collaboratively engaging personnel in the continuous improvement of EQS. efficient collaboration ensured with the Enforcement Officer, Quality Officer, Energy Manager and OHS Officer Develop, plan, organize and implement an environment management system and plans in line with Green Port initiatives and ISO 14001/IMS.  Development, implementation and monitoring of the ISO 14001 ensured. All environmental and planning compliance requirements undertaken and overseen at their designated sites. Consultation with environmental regulatory authorities and other interested parties at their designated sites Relevant stakeholders identified and collaborated meetings and briefings held twice yearly to address Green Port initiative deliverables. Engagement with the Department of Environment in various areas to ensure FPCL is supported with its initiatives. Project plans are developed in liaison with the Project Officer and execution ensured. A Sustainability Framework ensured in liaison with the EQS  Actions, decisions and recommendations taken and made regarding organizational processes which can have environmental implications Stakeholder issues are taken into account social consciousness towards workers, customers and communities are taken into consideration Ongoing evaluation and monitoring ensured with regards to the EQS implementation and FPCL's long-term enterprise viability evaluations made to assess FPCL's return on investment with the implementation of environmental initiatives reports provided and assessed  Assist preparation of an environmental policy reflecting FPCL's commitments
2. Effective analytics, technical testing and monitoring ensured:
Water, emission and air quality analysis with technical reports ensured effectively. Noise level tested and reported. Monitoring legislation and other related regulatory documents and ensuring changes to these are communicated and implemented. Surface water and leachate monitoring Dust deposition gauge monitoring Noise monitoring Respirable dust, asbestos dust and VOC [volatile organic compounds] monitoring Findings are compared and analyzed with recommendations presented to the Management. Continuous improvement of FPCL's environmental performance is assessed periodically
3. Green Port initiatives and Environmental Strategy Goal Deliverables championed effectively:
Improvements to the EQS culture led by partnering and collaboratively engaging personnel in the continuous improvement of EQS. champion change management with this regards Green port initiatives are implemented in coordination with the Energy Manager. "Strategy Goal 5- Environment and Green Port Master Plan" deliverables are implemented, coordinated and completed in an effective and efficient manner work plans are developed resources are planned efficiently stakeholder engagement is considered effectively consultation processes are carried out efficiently OPEX and CAPEX budget is prepared and monitored Organization Website on Environment section is updated in coordination with MCO.
4. FPCL's reputation, profitability and performance is supported:
High professional standards contribute to the organization's success Deadlines and service level agreements met at all times High ethical standards met at all times Excellent teamwork aimed to achieve business outcomes efficiently and effectively Organization's efficiency and improved productivity supported Process/systems improvement initiatives; Cost reduction initiatives Contributions made towards the organization's profits in line with the scope of the work Any other work-related task assigned by the Management that is within the capacity of the position holder is performed; teamwork is demonstrated Modern technology and innovative methods used to achieve results
5. The organization's image and value standards demonstrated and upheld at all times:
A professional and amiable relationship maintained with all stakeholders Confidentiality of all communications upheld at all times

Responsibilities - Critical Competencies

Competence	Description
Business
Strategic Development	Establish the strategic direction and steer the organisation towards its goals
Risk Management	Analyse and manage risk.
Change Management	Implement and manage changing situations resulting from a change in strategic/business.
Planning	Deliver results by developing, reviewing or following a work plan, action plan or operational plan.
Information Analysis	Make informed decisions by collecting and interpreting data and information
Documentation	Communicate using formal business writing.
Customer
Quality Focus	Deliver quality.
People
Leadership	Utilise a leadership position to influence people and events and to increase performance.
Professional
Technical Strength	Demonstrate knowledge of a specialist discipline.
Compliance	Comply with relevant laws and the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Operational
Environment	Establish and maintain an environmentally friendly organisation

Qualifications

Qualification	Discipline	Notes
Preferred
Degree	Environmental Science	Degree in Environmental Science or Engineering or related field (other qualifications with demonstrated additional field experience will be considered)

Work Knowledge and Experience

1. Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role
2. Knowledge and previous experience in management systems and ISO14001 and ISO9001
3. Sound knowledge of environmental legislation (Fiji Environment Management Act,NSW), particularly relating to waste management and contaminated land
4. Ability to engage with regulators, verbally and in writing
5. Sound understanding of Workplace Health and Safety and Environmental legislation ideally in port operations or a similar regulated environment
6. Must be able to work as part of a functional operational team as well as be able to work independently without supervision
7. Strong interpersonal skills - is able to build rapport with workers, contractors, line managers and senior management
8. Good organization skills - ability to complete work to required deadlines
9. Demonstrated knowledge in electronic document management
10. Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project and FPCL online reporting systems

Requirements

Language Proficiency
Excellent command of English
Excellent interpersonal/communications skills
Successful completion of Speaking and Writing Test - Level 3
Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Driver’s License
OHS
Skills Assessment
Good report writing skills
Presentation
Good time management skills
Budget Management
Good analytical and critical thinking skills
IT and reporting skills
Coaching skills

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
Internal
All staff
Executive Management
Engineering Department
Enforcement Officer
OHS Officer
External
Auditors
Customers/Clients
Government Departments
Educational Institutions
Stakeholders

Attributes

Attribute	Definition
Behavioural Styles
Accountable	Assumes full responsibility for own actions and identifies with the success or failure of own part of the overall work/goal.
Integrity	Adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.
Reliable	Is able to be trusted to do what is expected or has been promised, puts in a great amount of effort believing in the value of work.
Interpersonal Styles
Objective	Impartial and honest in dealings with others, eliminating own feelings and view to reach a balanced judgement.
Self Sufficient and Assured	Readily copes with situations without recourse/need of others, showing confidence and belief in oneself and one's own abilities
Team Oriented	Enjoys being with others as part of a group or team.
Thinking Styles
Analytic	Able to separate things into their constituent elements in order to study or examine them, draw conclusions, or solve problems.
Conscientious	Demonstrates a sense of right and wrong and a personal obligation to do the right thing.
Initiative	Takes action and makes decisions without the help or advice of other people.
Well organised	Controls tasks in a well thought out and critical manner.