Environmental Control Officer (ECO)

Purpose of Job / Job Summary

The Environmental Control Officer (ECO) is to ensure that construction or industrial activities are carried out in an environmentally responsible manner, minimizing harm to the environment and complying with relevant regulations.

• Discharge his duties as in the Code of Practice of Environmental Control Officer;
• Prepare and submit the Site Environmental Control Programme according to the format required under the Code of Practice for Environmental Control Officer to the Project Manager/Construction Manager for approval;
• Prepare and submit the Site Environmental Control Report to the Project Manager/Construction Manager according to the format required under the Code of Practice for Environmental Control Officer to the Project Manager/Construction Manager for endorsement;
• The main areas of concern are:

1. disease-bearing insects and rodents;
2. proper disposal of construction waste / marine clay;
3. noise, air and water pollution;
4. earth littering;
5. siltation of drains;
6. food hygiene in canteen;
7. proper maintenance of septic tank(s) / holding tank(s), chemical / portable toilet(s) and other sanitary facilities; and any other environmental health matters.

• Inspect the construction site to ensure all facilities and equipment relevant to the maintenance of environmental health are in proper working condition and do not pose any environmental health hazard;
• Attend to all feedback on such irregulations and inform the Project Manager of the construction accordingly;
• Organize campaigns, training courses and other activities.

Job Specifications

• Registered Environmental Control Officer with National Environment Agency
• Earth Control Measures Officer course

• At least 3 years post registration and practical experience relevant to the scope of works of the contract

• In-depth knowledge of Environmental legal guidelines to advise and facilitate site activities
• Familiar with ISO 14001

• Excellent presentation skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Coordination with Subcon, QP(S), Client, various agencies, and interfacing parties