Wells Environmental Advisor

Encore Technologies; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Technologies is seeking a Wells Environmental Advisor for a long-term contract based in Aberdeen City, Scotland. In this role, you will act as an environmental focal point, managing environmental risks and compliance associated with wells operations.

The ideal candidate should have relevant educational credentials in environmental sciences, significant experience in offshore operations, and a solid understanding of UK environmental regulations. This position offers an opportunity to impact environmental performance positively.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or postgraduate diploma in an environmental discipline or core science is preferred.
• Experience as an Environmental Advisor for an offshore operator is favoured.
• Knowledge of the UK regulatory regime is essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as the environmental focal point for selected wells work.
• Engage with Wells Teams to implement strategies for environmental issues.
• Deliver the annual environmental audit program.

Skills

Environmental knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Education

Relevant degree or postgraduate diploma in environmental discipline

Job description

Job Description

Our renowned oil & gas operating client are currently seeking an experienced Wells Environmental Advisor to work with them on a long-term Temporary Agency Worker contract role. This role and its responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Position Overview

Working closely with the Decommissioning and Wells Environmental Advisor, act as the environmental focal point for selected wells work scopes, supporting the identification, management, and continuous improvement of environmental risks, compliance obligations, and environmental performance.

Accountabilities

• Maintain a thorough understanding of relevant regulations and best practice
• Follow company procedures and best practice and hold others to account to do the same
• Work proactively with the onshore and offshore teams to provide timely and accurate environmental advice
• Support and promote the environmental element of the HSE management system within Wells related work
• Actively seek areas for environmental improvement and develop sustainable solutions
• Thoroughly investigate incidents so that lessons can be learnt and are effectively communicated within Wells work
• Develop close working relationships with the onshore and offshore teams

Key Duties

• Environment focal point for selected Wells work providing support and assurance
• Assure operations delivery of risk management and compliance with the Law and Company Procedures
• Engagement with Wells Teams to establish and implement management strategies for environmental issues
• Maintain awareness of existing and proposed changes to environmental legislation, Company Standards and industry best practices
• Deliver the annual environmental audit program
• Act as focal point for regulatory inspections for selected Wells related work and track all resultant actions to closure
• Assure the quality of incident investigations and their compliance with Company procedures
• Monitor Wells permit compliance and coordinate permit updates / renewals
• Monitor operations and performance data against targets and regulatory limits
• Support delivery of the environmental components of Wells HSE Improvement Plans
• Work closely with the Decommissioning and Wells Environmental Advisor to align and coordinate environmental requirements, expectations, and compliance requirements for Wells activities.

Education, Skills & Experience

• Relevant degree or postgraduate diploma in an environmental discipline or core science would be preferred
• Previous experience as an Environmental Advisor for an offshore operator is favoured
• Knowledge and understanding of the UK regulatory regime
• Ability to travel offshore

Candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK, as no sponsorship can be provided for this role.