Environmental Specialist

McDermott; Dubai; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Dubai is seeking an Environmental Specialist to analyze and solve environmental problems, ensure compliance with regulations, and support environmental initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, 5 years of experience, and strong communication skills. This position involves both fieldwork and administrative duties.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with both onshore and offshore operations.
• Familiarity with local and international environmental laws.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and solve straightforward environmental problems.
• Coordinate compliance with environmental regulations.
• Assist in the development of environmental plans.

Skills

Environmental regulations familiarity

Communication skills

Statistical analysis

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

MBA or master’s level education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerBI

Job description

Job Overview:

The Environmental Specialist applies their conceptual knowledge of Environmental and key business drivers to solve straightforward environmental problems with moderate guidance and direction from leadership. They will be responsible for analyzing possible solutions using technical experience and standard procedures and building knowledge of the company, processes, and customers. They will act as a lead, coordinating the work of others, can balance a field-based position and business administrative duties, and are comfortable working in a dynamic environment.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Maintain familiarity with all company and project / contract-specific HSES terms, requirements, and deliverables, including critical project activities (e.g., Engineering, Construction, HUC, Operations, and Contractor interfaces)

• Remain conversant with local and international Environmental laws, codes, and regulations

• Identify and ensure adherence toapplicable regulatory requirements specific to the scope of work, including monitoring compliance

• Assist in the development and implementation of Environmental plans, procedures, and instructions aligned with corporate, regulatory, project / contractual specific requirements and international standards such as ISO 14001 environmental management system

• Liaise with statutory and regulatory bodies for renewal of licenses, obtaining clearances, consents, and authorizations to execute various expansion and modernization projectsin connection to compliance with statutory/legal requirements

• Provide Environmental guidance to frontline supervision and field personnel

• Monitor compliance against documented Environmental requirements through field and administrative compliance audits, performance monitoring, andfrontlineinspections

• Establish acceptable monitoring and measurement tools, set objectives and measurable goals through acceptable statistical analysis

• Participate in risk assessments across and ensure risk registries are maintained up to date

• Prepare and completeenvironmental aspects and impacts register,ENVID, or other risk reviews, including identification of related controls to manage the environmental risks related to the scope of work and locationand maintain up to date

• Support the planning and execution of the internal and external HSE audits and compliance assurance programs

• Assist in the Environmental Prequalification of subcontractors and vendors

• Monitor subcontractors and vendors to ensure compliance with environmental requirements and BMPs

• Provide SME input to complement functional procedure and training presentation reviews and delivery

• Lead/participate as an SME in environmental investigations following incidents and or non-compliances

• Ensure that corrective actions and recommendations are acted upon

• Ensure report completion for process and statutory requirements

• Participate and execute the HSE Activity plan, including Environmental initiatives and campaigns

• Develop a Toolbox Talk plan and supporting material

• Provide Environmental guidance to frontline supervision and field personnel

• Assist in Environmental Performance Indicator data collection, ongoing reporting, tracking, and analysis

• Support communication and awareness of environmental initiatives and campaigns

• Support and provide input to the annual sustainability report

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor’s degreein Environmental Science, Safety,Engineering, or related degree

• Advanced education (i.e., MBA or other master’s level education) is preferred

• 5yearsof relevantIndustry experience

• Experience with technical activities, including onshoreand offshore operations

• Maintain key competencies associated with the Environmentalfunction

• Familiarizedwithlocal and international Environmentallaws,codes,regulations, and norms

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Statistical and data analysis ability

• Experienced in ISO standards (9001, 14001, or 45001) preferred

• Computer literate in Microsoft programs: Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel

• Good interpersonal skills

• Conflict Resolution skills and leadership skills

• Preferred project management experience

• Preferred knowledge of RegScan, Intelex, FigBytes, and PowerBI platforms

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