Environmental Officer

**Company overview**

An 80-year group, COBRA promotes its own efficient business model, the result of the combination of decentralization, geographical diversification and technical specialization of more than 23,000 professionals in more than 45 countries. In this way, it offers a wide range of services throughout the value chain of projects, adapted to each sector and to the scope of the contract required by our clients, both public and private_._

**Our business** is divided into four main sectors of activity:

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- **_**Networks**: services and maintenance activities for electrical, gas, water and communications distribution networks, in which the Grupo COBRA has more than 70 years of experience.
**- Specialized installations**: Construction, installation and maintenance activities for high-voltage electrical networks, telecommunications systems, air conditioning systems, mechanical and naval assembly, nuclear dismantling and the integral maintenance of all types of infrastructures, industry and building.
**- Integrated Projects**: Engineering, supply, construction and start-up of projects related to the conventional and renewable energy sector, oil and gas infrastructures, desalination plants, drinking water purification and drinking and/or process water purification systems, as well as urban and industrial wastewater treatment and reuse equipment.
**- Concession assets**: Promotion and construction of concession assets such as renewable infrastructures and transmission lines.

The company has local teams that share economic, social and environmental values with the community, with the following ethical commitments:

- Strong service culture to forge solid relationships with our customers over the long term.
- Personal responsibility and entrepreneurial spirit among our employees, thanks to a flexible organization and a tailor-made incentive system.
- Commitment to innovation and technological integration, maintaining excellence in quality, safety, occupational health and environmental protection.

The Group's companies operate mainly in Spain (head office) Europe, Latin America, with a growing presence in Asia, Australia and Latin America.

**Who are we looking for?**

Our bet is the creation of multi-cultural teams, integrating personal from different nationalities into our organisation.

We are looking for future professionals who combine knowledge with a capacity for self-demand and constant self-motivation, thus betting on a professional development inevitably linked to personal growth.

We are currently seeking a **Environmental Officer** to join our team.

**Day to day, the role will involve**:

- Support and provide input to the design of environmental controls within a project zone or zones to ensure compliance with the suite of Designation, Resource Consent and related management plans and minimise the effect of the operation on the environment.
- Work closely with the Construction team to ensure that environmental issues are identified and addressed in a proactive manner to assist in achieving programme objectives.
- Undertake environmental monitoring and inspections of zones; including:
Erosion and sediment control inspections

Erosion and sediment control “as built’ certifications.

Monitoring exposed areas and ensuring progressive stabilisation is completed in accordance with consent requirements.

Dust monitoring, as required.

Water sampling

Sediment pond sampling / testing and design of chemical treatment devices
- Organise and prepare Construction Erosion and Sediment Control Plans
- Support and assist in the overall monitoring programme as detailed in the Adaptive Monitoring Plan (AMP) including co-ordinating sampling and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with Resource Consent conditions.
- Prepare Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plans, and undertake Construction Noise and Vibration Monitoring
- Liaise with and manage ecologists including associated monitoring and management programmes.
- Manage environmental contracts and contractors, including suppliers of environmental monitoring equipment, waste management and other contractors as necessary.
- Assist with responses to environmental compliance breaches and investigations including provision of input to reports as required and in a timely manner.
- Assist with training initiatives (including inductions, environmental awareness, daily briefings, toolbox meetings, etc).
- Assist with environmental aspects of water sampling requirements.
- Develop and support environmental innovations and promoting best practice.

**Required Qualifications and Experience**:

- Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental science or related discipline;
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the environmental management.
- At least one year of experience with Transmission Lines (High Voltage);
- Knowledge of industry standards and best practice;
- Ability to deliver results in a team environment;
- Able to communic