Environment Advisor

Strategic Resources ERC Ltd; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Oil and Gas Operator is seeking an experienced Environmental Advisor for a 12-month PAYE contract in Aberdeen. The role involves ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and providing expert guidance while maintaining ISO14001 certification. Candidates must have a degree in Environmental Management and substantial oil and gas experience, with hybrid working options available.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in the oil and gas sector.
• Knowledgeable in UK environmental legislation.
• Experience with ISO14001 certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert environmental advice and guidance.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits.
• Manage environmental risks and support improvement plans.
• Lead internal and external audits.

Skills

Knowledge of UK environmental legislation

Experience in oil and gas production

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Degree/qualification in Environmental Management or related subject

Tools

ISO14001 Certification

Job description

Our client, an Oil and Gas Operator is seeking an experienced Environmental Advisor. This is an initial 12 month PAYE contract role based in Aberdeen with occasional offshore and site visits. Hybrid working is available for this role.

Degree or qualification in Environmental Management or a related subject. Must also have oil and gas experience and be highly knowledgeable in UK environmental legislation and have experience and knowledge of ISO14001 certification.

Job Overview

Reports to the Operations HSE Manager and is an active member of the MH HSES team who provides technical guidance and advice concerning the HSES Management system and associated environmental matters across the MH assets.

Accountabilities

• Provides expert environmental advice, support and guidance on environmental issues for MH Assets.
• Ensures compliance with environmental permits for activities both onshore and offshore
• Ensures environmental matters are embedded in the integrated management system and maintains the ISO 14001 management system
• Provides support to the MH Assets regarding new and forthcoming environmental legislation, industry and best practice. Understand and promote the environmental and associated legal requirements.
• Identify and supports MH Assets to manage environmental risks
• Provide strategic input and delivery of the MH HSES improvement plan
• Lead and/or participate in investigations into accidents/incidents to identify underlying causes, recommend preventative measures and trend performance
• Lead and/or participate in internal and external audits to ensure compliance to legal requirements and the HSES management system
• Performance assessment, monitoring, benchmarking and reporting - regulatory as required and to client shareholders
• Onshore based however will require regular visits to offshore installations as required

Competencies and Qualifications

• Leader of Self
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships including with regulators
• Act with integrity and take responsibility for actions and self-development
• Provide high value service to all customers and show initiative and strive to deliver excellence
• Embrace and support change initiatives

Education

• Degree/qualification in Environmental Management or related subject

Work Experience

• Experience of oil and gas production activities
• Knowledge and experience of integrated management systems with environment embedded - risk management, assurance, tools and techniques
• Knowledge of UK environmental legislation
• Experience and Knowledge of ISO14001 Certification

Offshore BOSIET and Medical

External

• Industry Regulators eg UK OPRED, Environment Agency