Environment Advisor

Strategic Resources European Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Westhill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy in the oil and gas sector is seeking an experienced Environmental Advisor for a 12-month contract in Aberdeen. This role includes hybrid working with responsibilities such as ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and providing expert advice. Candidates must hold a degree in Environmental Management or a related field and have experience in the oil and gas industry, particularly with UK environmental legislation and ISO14001 certification. Offshore visits are required.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in oil and gas operations.
• High knowledge in UK environmental legislation essential.
• Degree or qualification in Environmental Management mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert environmental advice for MH Assets.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits onshore and offshore.
• Lead investigations into incidents and provide recommendations.

Skills

Knowledge of UK environmental legislation

Experience in oil and gas production

Expertise in ISO14001 Certification

Education

Degree in Environmental Management or related subject

Job description

ENVIRONMENT ADVISOR

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

• Offshore BOSIET and Medical

External

• Industry Regulators eg UK OPRED, Environment Agency