Environmental Advisor

NES Fircroft Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Oil & Gas operator in Norwich is seeking an Environmental Advisor to provide proactive environmental support for onshore and offshore operations. The role involves managing permits, regulatory compliance, and producing environmental plans aligned with ISO14001. Candidates should possess a degree in Environmental Management and strong experience in the offshore sector. This is a long-term contract with a standard Monday to Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in environmental field, particularly in offshore Oil & Gas sector.
• Knowledge of emissions management and environmental legislation compliance.
• Trained ISO14001 auditor.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental support for onshore and offshore assets.
• Manage OPPC, ETS, Chemical Permits for offshore.
• Produce and maintain Environmental plan in line with ISO14001.

Skills

Environmental Management

Offshore Operations

Regulatory Compliance

ISO14001

Communication

Education

Degree in Environmental Management, Engineering or similar

Tools

PORTAL

EEMS

ETSWAP

Job description

Overview

NES Fircroft is currently recruiting an Environmental Advisor on behalf of our client, a leading Oil & Gas Operator based in Norwich. This is a long-term contract, initially 12 months but likely to extend long-term. Mon-Fri, 37.5hrs per week.

The Role

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our client's QSSHE team based in Norwich. Responsible for providing both competent and proactive environmental support to our onshore and offshore producing assets to ensure that all environmental requirements are fully understood. Ensure that risks, controls and mitigations are identified and put in place in a timely, economical and effective fashion, from operations through to decommissioning, including projects and drilling.

Occasional visits to our offshore assets or onshore terminals may also be required.

Responsibilities

• Environmental Advisor for 3 operational platforms, NUI’s and subsea tiebacks
• Management of all OPPC, ETS, Chemical Permits for offshore
• Technical input into Terminal Environmental Operations
• Produce an Environmental plan that sets out our key initiatives and milestones for delivery in support of ISO14001
• Input into the maintenance of ISO14001:2015
• Complete programmed Audits & Inspections as scheduled
• Management of the regulatory relationship with OPRED/BEIS
• Ensure the timely submission of all internal and external reporting e.g. EEMS, OSPAR, OPPC, SECR
• Provide advice on environmental policy and legislation compliance to the team
• Coordinate the monitoring and review of environmental legislative changes and the potential impact on the business
• Undertake site visits and audits
• Ensure OPEP’s are maintained
• Member of the IMT
• Provide input and oversight of environmental element of HSE budget

Education / Required Experience

• Degree in Environmental Management, Engineering or similar
• Strong experience working in the environmental field of the offshore upstream Oil & Gas sector (operator environment) performing at Advisor level.
• Demonstrable breadth of experience including offshore production, subsea, drilling and well intervention operations.
• A sound knowledge of the UK regulatory environmental framework and how it can be influenced.
• Sound knowledge of emissions management and emissions trading schemes relating to offshore
• Trained ISO14001 auditor
• Working knowledge of SCR2015
• PORTAL, EEMS, ETSWAP (or UK equivalent)
• Knowledge of SECR
• BOSIET/FOET
• Full Member of IEMA or similar
• NORM Management / RPS

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.