Environmental Engineer

Arabian Construction Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UAE is seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer to implement environmental management systems for a key project. The ideal candidate will have 7-15 years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas industry, with a strong understanding of ADNOC regulations. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance, conducting environmental monitoring, and preparing reports. A Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering is required along with relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 7 – 15 years of relevant experience in environmental engineering within Oil & Gas.
• Minimum 3 years experience in ADNOC projects.
• Experience in environmental monitoring and implementation of EMPs.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain environmental management systems.
• Conduct environmental monitoring and manage waste segregation.
• Prepare environmental reports for ADNOC & internal management.

Skills

Strong knowledge of ADNOC CoP

Environmental monitoring tools

Strong documentation/report preparation skills

Ability to conduct audits and inspections

Knowledge of GHG and emissions calculations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering

Lead Auditor – ISO 14001

Job description

Position Title

Environmental Engineer

Department

HSE / Sustainability

Work Location

Site (Onshore/Offshore)

Job Purpose

To implement, monitor, and maintain environmental management systems for the Hail & Ghasha Project in compliance with ADNOC Codes of Practice (CoP), UAE Federal Regulations, and project-specific Environmental Management Plans (EMP). The role ensures environmental protection, regulatory compliance, and implementation of ADNOC’s sustainability objectives.

Key Responsibilities (Technical)

• Environmental Compliance
  • Ensure full compliance with ADNOC Environmental Regulations, COPs & applicable UAE Federal Laws (FEA, EAD).
  • Implement project-specific EMP, Waste Management Plan, Spill Response Plan, Air & Noise Monitoring Plans, and Biodiversity Management Plans.
  • Verify contractors’ compliance with ADNOC environmental requirements.
• Monitoring & Reporting
  • Conduct environmental monitoring (air quality, water quality, noise, soil, meteorology) as per Hail & Ghasha environmental commitments.
  • Manage waste segregation, waste manifest logs, waste disposal and coordination with approved waste vendors.
  • Monitor emissions, flaring, GHG, and pollution sources.
  • Prepare daily/weekly/monthly environmental reports for ADNOC & internal management.
  • Maintain Environmental KPIs and dashboards.
• Site Environmental Inspections
  • Perform routine site inspections to ensure compliance with waste handling, hazardous materials management, spill prevention & containment, proper storage of chemicals and fuels, and groundwater/soil protection measures.
  • Raise corrective actions & non-conformance reports (NCRs) where required.
• Incident & Emergency Response
  • Lead environmental incident investigations (spills, contamination, wildlife incidents).
  • Participate in emergency drills with Fire & HSE teams.
  • Prepare root-cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action plans.
• Documentation & Permitting
  • Prepare and manage EIA documents, environmental risk assessments, waste tracking documentation, ADNOC environmental permits, inspection & audit reports.
  • Maintain environmental records as per ADNOC’s document control system.
• Training & Awareness
  • Conduct training sessions on spill prevention, waste management, ADNOC environmental requirements, hazardous material handling.
  • Promote sustainability initiatives on site.
• Competencies & Technical Skills
  • Strong knowledge of ADNOC CoP, ADNOC EMS, & UAE environmental regulations.
  • Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools, sampling techniques, and laboratory coordination.
  • Solid understanding of waste management and vendor coordination, chemical/hazardous material regulations, GHG, emissions & flaring calculations, ecology, biodiversity, and marine protection (offshore environment).
  • Ability to conduct audits, inspections, and RCA.
  • Strong documentation/report preparation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering / Environmental Science / Chemical Engineering.
• ADNOC HSE-related certifications (advantage):
  • H2S/BA
  • Environmental Awareness
  • Waste Management
• Lead Auditor – ISO 14001 (preferred).

Experience Requirements

• 7 – 15 years of relevant experience in environmental engineering within Oil & Gas.
• Minimum 3 years experience in ADNOC projects (Onshore/Offshore preferable).
• Experience in environmental monitoring, environmental permits, and implementation of EMPs.
• Experience in construction/mega-projects or EPC environment preferred.