Senior Environment & Sustainability Engineer
Agriculture, Energy & Environment · Environmental Services · Sustainability
In short
Sandvik Ground Support is seeking a Senior Environment & Sustainability Engineer in Narangba, QLD, to lead environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives across APAC operations. This role focuses on water quality monitoring, testing, compliance, and driving sustainability projects, requiring a degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives across APAC operations.
- Manage and oversee environmental monitoring programs, focusing on surface water, groundwater, and stormwater testing and compliance.
- Coordinate water sampling programs, interpret results, and ensure compliance with Environmental Authority requirements.
- Engage and liaise with environmental consultants, laboratories, and regulatory bodies.
- Investigate environmental incidents, non-compliances, and corrective actions.
- Develop and implement environmental management systems, policies, and procedures.
- Drive sustainability projects and ESG reporting initiatives.
- Provide technical guidance on waste management, contamination, remediation, and environmental restoration.
- Conduct field inspections, environmental sampling, and environmental audits.
- Act as a key contact for environmental regulators and external stakeholders.
Requirements
- Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in an environmental engineering or environmental compliance role.
- Proven experience in water quality testing, environmental sampling, monitoring programs, and compliance reporting.
- Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, regulatory requirements, and Environmental Authority (EA) obligations.
- Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
- Ability to analyze environmental data, identify trends, and drive corrective actions.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work with operational teams, consultants, laboratories, and regulatory authorities.
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a genuine passion for sustainability and continuous improvement.
- Right to live and work in Australia.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience dealing directly with the EPA or other environmental regulators.
- Exposure to ESG and sustainability reporting.
- Experience within a manufacturing, galvanising, or heavy industry environment.
Benefits
- Inclusive Culture: Diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.
- Professional Growth: Training and development opportunities, internal programs, and contributions towards external studies.
- Company-funded Paid Parental Leave.
- Comprehensive Employee Benefits Program: including novated leases, Salary sacrifice Superannuation and a Length of Service Recognition program.
- Employee Wellbeing: Discounted private health insurance and other perks.
- Access employer-funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family.
- Optional Fitness Passport for you and your family.
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Company
Sandvik
Job Posted
2 weeks ago
Expires
in 2 weeks
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Narangba, Australia
Qualification
Bachelor
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