Advisor, Environment (Environment Team)

ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company); United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in oil and gas is seeking an experienced environmental manager with over 10 years of experience in environmental management within the oil & gas or heavy industry sectors. The role involves developing and implementing environmental standards, conducting assessments, and ensuring compliance with UAE regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering and strong knowledge of UAE environmental laws. ISO 14001 certification is preferred. This position is crucial for promoting environmental awareness and best practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in environmental management within oil & gas or heavy industry.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical reference for all environmental-related issues.
• Develop and implement environmental standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Design and coordinate environmental baseline studies and impact assessments.
• Develop performance measures for environmental protection and pollution control.
• Lead or support environmental audits and training programs.
• Provide expert advice to HSE Management and teams.
• Prepare reports on environmental performance and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Knowledge of UAE environmental laws

Excellent analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering

Master’s degree in related discipline

Tools

ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Authority
   • Act as the technical reference for all environmental-related issues.
   • Verify compliance of company operations (e.g., chemical usage) with laws, standards, and ADNOC Code of Practices.
2. Policy & Standards Development
   • Develop and implement environmental standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
   • Maintain and improve ADNOC’s Environmental Management System (EMS) in line with ISO 14001.
3. Environmental Assessments
   • Design, coordinate, and supervise Environmental Baseline Studies (EBS) and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for projects and facilities.
   • Review operations and practices, identify improvement actions, and ensure timely implementation.
4. Monitoring & Performance
   • Develop performance measures for environmental protection and pollution control (e.g., emissions, waste management, effluent discharge).
   • Prepare and monitor environmental KPIs and recommend methodologies for sustainable performance.
5. Auditing & Compliance
   • Lead or support environmental audits and training programs.
   • Ensure compliance with ADNOC HSE Management System and UAE regulatory requirements.
6. Advisory & Support
   • Provide expert advice to HSE Management, Business Units, and Project Teams at all stages (concept, execution, close-out).
   • Promote environmental awareness and best practices across the organization.
7. Reporting & Documentation
   • Prepare reports on environmental performance, emissions inventory, waste projections, and sustainability initiatives.
   • Contribute to budget preparation and planning for the Environment Team.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
• Experience: 10+ years in environmental management within oil & gas or heavy industry.
• Certifications: ISO 14001 Lead Auditor preferred.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of UAE environmental laws, international standards, and ADNOC CoPs; excellent analytical and communication skills.