Assistant Engineering Manager - Singapore - NEA National Environment Agency

NEA National Environment Agency

Verified Company

Singapore

2 weeks ago

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Wei Jie

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Description

[What the role is]

The Waste Management Division (WMD) is responsible for the regulation of the waste collection industry, the Public Waste Collection scheme, general waste disposal facilities, the Extended Producer Responsibility and Mandatory Waste Reporting schemes.

Through these programmes, WMD aims to achieve an efficient and sustainable waste-to-resource management system in Singapore. It also enforces against illegal dumping activities.

The Producer Responsibility Department (PRD) under WMD oversees the development, administration and regulation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Schemes for waste streams such as E-waste and packaging waste, as well as the Mandatory Packaging Reporting framework.

It is responsible for the licensing of the Producer Responsibility Scheme (PRS) Operator and the regulation of recycling facilities under the EPR schemes.

It is also responsible for the audit and verification of data submitted under the EPR schemes to ensure stakeholder confidence and integrity of the system.

[What you will be working on]

You will be part of a dynamic team that will work closely in partnership with internal and external stakeholders and required to take on a regulatory role to ensure industry and stakeholders' compliance to the Resource Sustainability Act, in particular on packaging and e-waste management.

You will be responsible for the following:

Ensuring producers' compliance with mandatory packaging reporting requirements and EPR for ewaste management
Reviewing of submitted reports such as for packaging data and 3R plans for packaging; as well as information and data on electrical and electronic equipment Put-ToMarket, ewaste collected and recycled
Conducting onsite audits and inspection annually for selected premises and producers
Assisting in the analysis of information from submitted reports, such as basic trend analysis.
Assisting in the development, maintenance and improvement of the online reporting system, including project coordination work with the system vendor
Handling feedback and enquiries to ensure timely provision of information, clarification or advice
Maintaining database and records
Other duties as assigned including assisting in industry consultations and briefings, and development of resources for the industry

[What we are looking for]

Diploma in Chemical/Electrical/Mechanical/Environmental Engineering

years of experience in the waste management industry

Passion for environmental protection and adept at working with various stakeholders
Must be computer literate
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Meticulous with an eye for detail
Organised and able to multitask
Outgoing and pleasant personality
Mature, independent and resourceful
Selfdriven and always ready to strive for improvement
As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.