Job description:

Engineer

Agency: National Environment Agency

Job no.: E/WRMD(HQ)/180719

Work type: Permanent/Contract

Job location: Singapore

Categories:Engineering

Formed on 1 July 2002, the National Environment Agency (NEA) is the leading public organization responsible for improving and sustaining a clean and green environment in Singapore.

The NEA develops and spearheads environmental initiatives and programmes through its partnership with the People, Public and Private sectors. Information technology is committed to motivating every individual to take up environmental ownership and to care for the environment as a way of life.

By protecting Singapore's resources from pollution, maintaining a high level of public health and providing timely meteorological information, the NEA endeavours to ensure sustainable development and a quality living environment for present and future generations.

You will work in the Waste and Resource Management Department to review and enhance existing policies, programmes and projects on managing priority waste streams (i.e. e-waste, food waste, plastic & packaging waste) in Singapore. You will also be expected to formulate new policies, develop and implement waste strategies for the industrial and commercial sector and support infrastructural development of waste management facilities to fulfil Singapore's vision of moving towards becoming a Zero Waste Nation.

You will be responsible for the following:

» Review global and local landscapes for sustainable waste management strategies and technologies

» Develop and implement plans for priority waste streams i.e. e-waste, food waste and packaging & plastic waste

» Develop plans for industrial and commercial sectors to adopt sustainable waste management practices

» Facilitate and organise stakeholder discussions, engagements and consultations

» Review performance of emerging regulated waste management system (e.g. producers' responsibility, product stewardship, waste reporting) and recommend enhancements

» Work on the required legislative amendments for emerging regulated waste management system

» Participate in waste management infrastructure planning and development projects

» Administer programmes such as the Singapore Packaging Agreement and national voluntary partnership for e-waste recycling

» Coordinate and implement activities tasked by inter-ministry committees and its working groups

» Other tasks as assigned

Requirements

» Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical and Environmental Engineering preferred. candidates with degree in other engineering fields but with 1 - 2 years of practice in solid waste management and sustaincapability will also be considered.

» Proficient with Microsoft Office

» Passion for environmental protection and adept at working with corporate and public stakeholders

» Adaptable to diverse work scopes

» Mature, independent, resourceful and highly self-motivated

» Patient, resilient and able to work under tight timelines

» Outgoing and pleasant personality

» Strong communication and interpersonal expertise

» Strong analytical and problem solving expertise

» Project management expertise

» Possesses leadership abilities qualities

» Meticulous with an eye for detail

Advertised: 18 Jul 2019

Applications close: 01 Aug 2019

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