Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Science, Sustainability, Chemical Engineering, or HSE. Must have a minimum of 6 years of experience in environmental management, compliance, sustainability, or HSE within relevant sectors. Knowledge of ISO 14001, UAE environmental regulations, and EAD requirements is essential. Certifications such as ISO 14001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, GHG Accounting, and Sustainability/ESG are required.
Description
Location: Abu DhabiABOUT THE ROLEThe Environmental Specialist develops, implements, maintains, and continuously improves environmental management, sustainability, and compliance programs. The role ensures compliance with Environmental Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD), MOCCAE, ISO 14001-2026 environmental requirements, and other applicable regulatory obligations. The Environmental Specialist leads environmental performance monitoring, GHG reporting, environmental impact assessments, sustainability initiatives, and environmental compliance activities while supporting the organization's environmental objectives and ESG commitments.RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop, implement, and maintain environmental management systems and procedures in accordance with ISO 14001 and corporate requirements.Monitor compliance with EAD, MOCCAE, local environmental regulations, permits, licenses, and other applicable requirements.Develop and maintain environmental aspects and impacts registers, environmental objectives, targets, and performance indicators.Lead environmental compliance assessments, inspections, audits, and corrective action programs.Develop, monitor, and report environmental KPIs including energy, water, waste, emissions, and resource efficiency metrics.Develop and manage Greenhouse Gas (GHG) inventories, carbon footprint calculations, emissions reporting, and reduction initiatives.Support Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), environmental risk assessments, and environmental due diligence activities.Support sustainability, ESG, CSR, and environmental stewardship initiatives across the organization.Prepare environmental reports, regulatory submissions, management reviews, and stakeholder communications.Develop environmental awareness programs and conduct environmental training sessions for employees and contractors.Ensure compliance with all related HSE requirements and promote environmentally responsible practices throughout the organization.REQUIREMENTSBachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Chemical Engineering, HSE, or related discipline.Minimum: 6 years of environmental management, environmental compliance, sustainability, or HSE experience within manufacturing, aerospace, defense, industrial, or similar sectors.Knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management SystemsISO 14001 Lead Auditor or Lead Implementer CertificationGHG Accounting / Carbon Management CertificationSustainability, ESG, or Environmental Professional CertificationMembership in a recognized environmental professional bodyKnowledge of UAE Environmental Regulations and EAD Requirement