Operations Environmental Advisor

OPERATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISOR

Our client, a Major Oil and Gas Operator is seeking an Environmental Advisor to be based in Aberdeen. This is an ongoing PAYE contract role.

Job Summary:

The Prod Ops Environmental Advisor position reports directly to the Manager ESG & ER and forms part of the onshore based HSE&A core team.

The primary function of the role is to support the delivery of the environmental function across operations and environmental improvement programmes. The Environmental Advisor position maintains a degree of independence from direct asset/operational activities but is a key focal point to provide support and advice to the wider Environment and HSE Team to provide impartial support and challenge.

The purpose of this position is to provide support to the Manager ESG & ER, fellow Environmental Advisors and the wider HSE&A and operational departments:

Environmental legal compliance through the delivery of sound technical advice to operations and active engagement of the regulatory bodies.

Continual improvement of organisation Environmental performance through identification and leadership of improvement programmes.

Support, challenge and advise the HSE and Environmental Advisors and Operations Team on environmental matters.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Provide support to operations and the wider organisation in the following manner: -

Support the Operations and Environmental Team to ensure compliance with environmental compliance obligations in relation to regulatory requirements and internal management system requirements.

Maintain and improve elements of the internal EMS.

Support Operations and the wider Environmental Team to ensure that relevant environmental permit and consent applications and returns are prepared and submitted as required.

Provide independent Subject Matter Advisor support to risk assessments, risk management, internal incident investigations, event management, and engineering Management of Change, and improvement projects.

Conducting offshore platform compliance visits and coordinate Regulatory inspection preparation, delivery and close out.

Compile, distribute and submit relevant environmental data and reports internally and externally.

Identify and deliver robust environmental communications to ensure that relevant environmental information and issues are effectively communicated and addressed.

Support and engage with offshore E-Reps.

Represent the client through attendance at industry meetings, workshops and conferences.

Participate in Emergency Response team including exercises, drills, training, and rota.

Provide support and cover to the Manager ESG & ER, Environment and HSE Advisors as requested.

Qualifications/Training:

Environment/STEM Related Degree and/or Min 1 year industry experience in an Environmental role

Audit Qualification

Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

Experience working in the HSE field within UK Oil & Gas industry operations (producing assets, drilling, subsea, seismic) and/or projects (developments and decommissioning)

Development and implementation of Environmental Management Systems

Excellent knowledge of UKCS Offshore Environmental regulatory requirements

Audit and incident investigation experience

Strong communication, organisational and facilitation skills