environmental manager (3679)

Lead the company’s environmental performance strategy, ensure full regulatory compliance, and drive programs that minimize environmental impacts (climate, air & water emissions, biodiversity, resources/waste), with transparent reporting to Management and stakeholders. The role also has overall responsibility for the operation and oversight of the physico‑chemical Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the communication and implementation of company’s environmental policy and Management’s commitment on environmental issues as well as for the training of the Company's personnel in this specific field.

• Ensure end‑to‑end compliance with environmental permits and applicable legislation; coordinate the implementation of recommendations from competent public authorities.

• Establish internal regulations and procedures and implement a comprehensive waste management program, in close collaboration with department heads and engineers.

• Set up, monitor, and evaluate environmental KPIs and monitoring programs; drive corrective and preventive actions and report results to Management and authorities.

• Prepare and submit required environmental studies/permits and reports (e.g., Environmental Impact Assessment, GHG emissions permit, Waste Management Plan, E‑PRTR reporting).

• Develop the Environmental Management System (EMS) and ensure its effective operation and certification.

• Act as liaison with regulatory/inspection authorities (e.g., Ministry of Environment & Energy, Region of Central Greece); accompany inspectors onsite and recommend procedural changes as needed.

• Oversee the Wastewater Treatment Plant operation, ensuring compliance and approved discharge limits; organize sampling/analyses (pH, conductivity, BOD/COD, heavy metals) and maintain complete records (e.g., ΗΜΑ) for authorities and management.

• Coordinate preventive maintenance and reliability of critical assets (balancing tanks, aeration/settling/filtration/RO systems), contingency plans, and handling of emergency wastewater (e.g., firefighting water).

• Develop and manage the Environmental budget and oversee environmental suppliers/partners.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Engineering or Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from a Polytechnic School

• Postgraduate studies and specialization desirable

• Work experience for at least 5 years in a similar position with compliance / system responsibility

• Excellent knowledge of Environmental issues

• Strong leadership, influencing, negotiation, change management, communication skills

• Excellent knowledge of English

• Knowledge of information systems

Skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and leadership abilities to work cross-functionally.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise tasks effectively.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package and a wide range of benefits