Environmental Affairs Senior Specialist

Oman Investment Authority

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and report on environmental KPIs, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective actions.
• Prepare periodic environmental reports for internal management, regulatory authorities, and external stakeholders.
• Act as the focal point for communication with government entities (e.g. OPAZ, Environment Authority) and Freezone tenants on environmental issues.

Audits and Site Visits:

• Conduct routine site inspections and audits within the Freezone to assess compliance with environmental regulations and policies.
• Document findings, prepare audit reports, and follow up on corrective action plans with tenants and internal departments.
• Support external audits and inspections carried out by regulatory bodies or certification authorities.

Policies and Procedures:

• Review, update, and develop environmental management policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures in alignment with regulatory changes and best practices.
• Ensure integration of environmental considerations into Freezone project development, construction, and operational processes.
• Contribute to sustainability and net-zero initiatives by aligning policies with national and international commitments.

Emergency & Incident Management:

• Act as the environmental focal point during incidents such as chemical spills, waste discharges, or air quality exceedances.
• Develop and maintain environmental emergency response procedures in coordination with HSSE.
• Conduct drills and ensure readiness of tenants and internal teams to manage environmental emergencies.

Ad-hoc Requests:

• Provide subject-matter expertise on environmental issues for new projects, expansions, and investments or tenants specific needs,
• Support crisis or incident management related to environmental matters (e.g., spills, emissions exceedances).
• Respond to inquiries from management, tenants, or regulators requiring environmental assessments, advice, or approvals.
• Perform additional duties in line with the current role, as and when requested by line manager.