Environmental Advisor

We’re changing the way Australia generates its energy, are you ready for a change?

The Project 

UGL and CPB Contractors have been awarded the early works contract to support Powerlink’s delivery of CopperString 2032. This $5 billion iconic project will initially be approximately 840 kilometres of new transmission line running from just south of Townsville to Mount Isa that will connect Queensland’s North West Minerals Province to the national electricity grid. The project scope includes:

•    500 kilovolt (kV) transmission line from just south of Townsville to Hughenden
•    330kV transmission line from Hughenden to Cloncurry
•    220kV transmission line from Cloncurry to Mount Isa
•    up to six new substation sites.

This exciting project will commence construction in 2024 and we are currently looking for an experienced Environmental Advisor to join the team.

Working with guidance from the Environmental Manager you will ensure compliance with maintenance of ISO 14001 certification and Environmental Management Plan as well as Client contract specifications and Environmental Management Plans and relevant environmental legislation.

What will a day in this role look like:

·       Establish and maintain Environmental Management Plans (EMP), associated procedures and records on environmental management to meet the client’s requirements and ISO 14001

·       Provide environmental training and inductions on relevant environmental issues to UGL staff and sub-contractors and maintain records of such training

·       Co-ordinate weed inspections and washdowns of UGL and subcontractor plant and equipment as required by the client and legislation

·       Ensure that sediment and erosion control measures are installed and maintained to minimise the risk of environmental harm from UGL’s construction activities

·       Review sub-contractors Environmental Management Plans, procedures, records and activities

·       In conjunction with the HSSE Manager develop and implement an audit program to monitor all the activities set out in the EMP  for the project and maintain records of all monitoring activities undertaken

·       Record, Investigate and report on environmental incidents and complaints to the client and UGL management

·       Liaise with the client Environmental Officers over issues arising

·       Ensure that all measures are in place to avoid environmental penalties

·       Undertake all tasks in compliance with the Safety Management Plan, Quality Management Plan and associated procedures

What are we looking for you to bring to the team:

·       5-8 Years relevant construction or similar Environmental Management experience

·       Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental

·       Science or an equivalent approved qualification

·       Database, Word Processing and Spreadsheet skills

·       Working knowledge of relevant environmental legislation

·       Prior working experience in ISO 14001:1996 Environmental Management Systems

·       Current Driver’s License

·       Auditing Experience

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