Waste Coordinator

About the role

TEPSR is recommending the appointment of a Waste Coordinator, as per CR EP HSE 052, in anticipation of increased activities in Development Drilling, Exploration Drilling and the GranMorgu Project and the appointment of an integrated waste management contractor. The coordinator holds a global and detailed view of the waste management system and processes within the TEPSR perimeter, works at the TEPSR Logistics Base in Paramaribo and is part of the TEPSR HSSE organization. The position is permanent and requires dedication of at least three years.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the affiliate Waste Management Plan and act as subject matter expert for waste management and reporting across affiliate activities.
• Ensure storage, transportation, recycling, recovery and end disposal of wastes meet company expectations, national legislation and industry best practice, with cradle-to-grave management.
• Custodian of the Waste Management Plan, collating documentation, inspection, tracking and characterization of wastes, and reporting waste streams monthly, quarterly and annually, as well as to third parties and national authorities.
• Implement company waste management objectives, continuous improvement and circular economy practices, and ensure compliance with Hazardous Materials and Effluent Discharge permits, the Environmental Framework Act of 2020, ESIAs, EMMPs, company standards and GIIP.
• Act as contract representative and main focal point for the TEPSR Waste Management contract, deliver training to drilling, logistics, GranMorgu project and office users, and support waste activities that do not harm the host environment and communities.
• Supervise waste transportation with a clear chain of custody, carry out routine compliance inspections of waste generators, contractors and vehicles, and run periodic audits of contract users.
• Support stakeholder enquiries and grievances (odour, noise, dust, permits, illegal dumping), support local content initiatives and join the industry/government waste management task force.
• Work with waste management contractors to ensure waste meets Waste Acceptance Criteria before transport, and develop waste policies, procedures, tracking systems, programs, work packages and mentorship programs.

Required profile

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in environmental subjects or waste management, preferably in oil and gas, mining, industrial or infrastructure projects.
• Good understanding of hazardous and non-hazardous waste protocols, environmental legislation and industry standards (including DG transport by sea), and experience managing waste contractors and environmental reporting.
• Fluent written and spoken Dutch and English; expertise in dashboard development and Power BI is an advantage.

Required skills

• Expert-level knowledge of handling, characterizing, packaging and transporting solid, liquid, hazardous, non-hazardous, NORM and mixed wastes.
• Relevant certification such as CIWM, Basel, MARPOL, HAZMAT, DGR or ISO 14001 (or working towards it).
• Effective communication, presentation and report writing, and strong stakeholder relations.