Environmental Specialist - Water Quality / Wastewater
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Environmental Specialist - Water Quality to join our team! In this role you will get to Implement departmental strategies for optimizing, developing and implementing water treatment, conservation and sustainability initiatives to ensure responsible water use and long-term resource availability. This role involves working with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and create sustainable water management strategies, conducting water assessments, and promoting efficiency.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Develop and implement water sustainability programs, policies, and practices.
- Provide necessary advice and guidance to meet RC objectives particularly related to wastewater treatment and water recycle / reuse.
- Identify and recommend best practices for reducing water consumption and improving water quality.
- Monitor water usage and identify opportunities for conservation and efficiency improvements.
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations on water performance metrics for various stakeholders.
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies, policies, and trends in water treatment and sustainability.
- Review and evaluate water related data and technical reports submitted by the industries.
- Participate in inspections and prepare/review reports to ensure industrial compliance with RC’s environment regulation (RCER) and determine extent of deviation for appropriate regulatory actions.
- Review and evaluate the environmental permit application packages, impact assessments and technical reports submitted by existing and new industries in support of their permit or waiver requests.
- Build partnerships with water conservation organizations, suppliers, and governmental agencies to align on water sustainability goals.Represent the organization at conferences, workshops, and meetings focused on water stewardship.
- Participate in periodic revision of RCER and standards and implement the same inline with Kingdom's laws, international regulations and standards, and best practices.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or other relevant Sciences/Engineering
- Minimum of 10 years of experience working in the field of Environmental Management with primary experience within the heavy industries related to water recycling and wastewater treatment systems.
- Experience managing a team, ideally as a supervisor or team leader, is preferable.
- Certifications in water resource management or sustainability practices (e.g., LEED, ISO 14001).
- Familiarity with water-related software tools for monitoring and reporting
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment regulations followed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Experience of the environmental regulatory process within heavy industries, preferably with the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu or similar entity.
- Excellent spoken and written English language skills with the ability to communicate effectively.
- Intermediate computer skills are essential with experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
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