Operations Environmental Advisor

Our client, a well-established international oil & gas operator is currently seeking an Environmental Advisor to join their Aberdeen based team. The role is on a contracts basis and offers a hybrid working arrangement.

ROLE:

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.

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 company 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

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