Environment Advisor

ENVIRONMENT ADVISOR

Our client, an Oil and Gas Operator is seeking an experienced Environmental Advisor. This is an initial 12 month PAYE contract role based in Aberdeen with occasional offshore and site visits. Hybrid working is available for this role.

Degree or qualification in Environmental Management or a related subject. Must also have oil and gas experience and be highly knowledgeable in UK environmental legislation and have experience and knowledge of ISO14001 certification.

Job Overview

Reports to the Operations HSE Manager and is an active member of the MH HSES team who provides technical guidance and advice concerning the HSES Management system and associated environmental matters across the MH assets.

Accountabilities

Provides expert environmental advice, support and guidance on environmental issues for MH Assets.

Ensures compliance with environmental permits for activities both onshore and offshore

Ensures environmental matters are embedded in the integrated management system and maintains the ISO 14001 management system

Provides support to the MH Assets regarding new and forthcoming environmental legislation, industry and best practice. Understand and promote the environmental and associated legal requirements.

Identify and supports MH Assets to manage environmental risks

Provide strategic input and delivery of the MH HSES improvement plan

Lead and/or participate in investigations into accidents/incidents to identify underlying causes, recommend preventative measures and trend performance

Lead and/or participate in internal and external audits to ensure compliance to legal requirements and the HSES management system

Performance assessment, monitoring, benchmarking and reporting - regulatory as required and to client shareholders

Onshore based however will require regular visits to offshore installations as required

Competencies and Qualifications

Leader of Self

Build and maintain collaborative relationships including with regulators

Act with integrity and take responsibility for actions and self-development

Provide high value service to all customers and show initiative and strive to deliver excellence

Embrace and support change initiatives

Education

Degree/qualification in Environmental Management or related subject

Work Experience

Experience of oil and gas production activities

Knowledge and experience of integrated management systems with environment embedded - risk management, assurance, tools and techniques

Knowledge of UK environmental legislation

Experience and Knowledge of ISO14001 Certification

Offshore BOSIET and Medical

External

Industry Regulators eg UK OPRED, Environment Agency