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Apply nowDB Engineering & Consulting (DB E&C) is a part of the DB ECO group, a world leading global railway company with an extensive organization in Germany and projects around the world. Our company offers technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility, and transport solutions. With our sustainable concepts, gained from our experience in project work for decades, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contributions to the protection of the environment, and help shape the world of the future. We represent 180 years of rail experience, and our infrastructure projects connect continents. We set the standard for transportation and modern mobility.
We are seeking for a Environmental Risk Management Expert as a part of our DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH Branch Office. The job opening is located in Cairo, Egypt, and offers exciting challenges and potential for career growth.
Responsibilities:
- Be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating environmental risks that may impact an organization's operations, compliance, and overall sustainability.
- Provide expert knowledge in environmental risk management in rail transport projects; specific experience in environmental risk management according to local law.
- Collaborate with various departments and stakeholders to develop strategies and implement measures to manage and mitigate environmental risk effectively.
- Supervise the implementation of the approved environmental, social and health and safety management plans.
- Undertake audits, supervisions and/or inspections of any sites where the contractor is undertaking activities under its contract, to verify the contractor’s compliance with ES requirements.
- Review and consider environmental risks from design proposals, design changes and work implementation.
- Review and critique, in a timely manner, the contractor’s ES documentation (including regular reports and incident reports) regarding the accuracy and efficacy of the documentation.
- Investigate the root causes of accidents/ incidents and oversee implementation of corrective action plans, implementation of associated corrective measures and action plans.
- Meet regularly with the project team to provide project updates/progress and share and follow up on relevant information.
- Develop and implement strategies collaboratively with various teams to identify and manage environmental risks effectively.
- Prepare regular reports , summarizing key environmental risk indicators, mitigation efforts, and progress.
- Assiste in the preparation of progress reports and type deliverables in English.
- Attend project meetings / workshops for technical input and follow up environmental risk management related matters.
Qualifications:
- M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree in environmental science, environmental management or equivalent.
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in environmental risk management or sustainability in transport projects.
- In-depth knowledge of international and national Egyptian environmental regulations and standards.
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in similar working position.
- Knowledge in development and implementation of social risk management policies and guidelines of IFI’s aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Previous experience with comparable projects in the Middle East region.
- Full computer literacy.
- Excellent knowledge of English language; Arabic language is an advantage.
Our offer
Professional onboarding and development
We invest in the development of our employees. To ensure the best start for you, we provide a global onboarding program and intercultural training and support you in preparing for the next career step.
Attractive employment conditions
We offer you attractive working conditions and a competitive compensation package based on country conditions.
Mobilization & relocation support
To ensure a smooth and successful start for your international employment, we assist you with relocation and immigration.
Work safety
Our international security support ensures safe working conditions worldwide and provides you with relevant information for a safe living around the globe.
International career opportunities
We offer attractive career opportunities - worldwide. With a work environment that encourages growth and creativity, you will work on complex and innovative projects in international teams on all continents and bring markets and people together.
Intercultural teams
With more than 5,000 employees from over 80 countries across all engineering disciplines worldwide, we are shaping railways for the world of tomorrow. A strong team spirit, intercultural mindset and engagement are essential parts of our success.
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