Manager, Environmental Management

Oman Investment Authority; Muscat; On-site; OMR 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Oman Investment Authority seeks a Senior Environment leader to manage environmental strategy, governance, and performance across Operated Assets and projects in Oman. The role translates regulations into robust policies, drives decarbonization, and ensures compliance throughout asset lifecycles.

Leading the Environmental Management team, you will oversee environmental risk, audits, and assurance, while coordinating with regulators, lenders, and stakeholders to support sustainable growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or related discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant post-qualification experience with leadership responsibility in environmental engineering or management.
• Knowledge of Oman environmental legislation and international standards; experience engaging regulators and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own the environmental strategy, governance, and performance across Operated Assets and projects.
• Lead environmental due diligence, permitting, and regulatory submissions.
• Drive decarbonization initiatives, emissions reduction, and net-zero alignment.
• Lead the Environmental Management team, develop capabilities, and Omanise roles.
• Provide environmental assurance across project lifecycle and change management.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory engagement

Strategic planning

Environmental governance

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering / Environmental Science / Chemical Engineering / Process Engineering

Tools

ISO 14001

Environmental Management Systems

Job description

Stream Operated Assets Function HSSE - Sustainability Location Oman Muscat Budget control OPEX and or CAPEX and or Revenue amount as relevant Reporting to Head of Sustainability Direct reports 3 Lead Environment Sr Engineer Environment Engineer Environment Job purpose Manage environmental strategy governance compliance and performance across Operated Assets and projects supporting the Company s growth aspiration across offshore onshore local and international operations The role translates legal regulatory and corporate requirements into effective environmental standards processes and controls and is a key enabler of the Company s sustainability decarbonization and net zero targets translating environmental performance into measurable progress against the decarbonization roadmap The position will lead the Environmental management team and drives pollution prevention resource efficiency regulatory compliance and continual improvement throughout the asset and project lifecycle

Main tasks and responsibilities

• 1 Strategy Governance amp Growth Alignment Own the environmental strategy annual plan priorities budget resources and performance targets across Operated Assets and projects including offshore onshore and international growth Translate environmental legislation permit requirements corporate standards and recognised international practices into effective policies procedures and operational controls Govern the environmental elements of the HSE Integrated Management System and ensure alignment with ISO 14001 Oversee environmental due diligence and liability assessments for new ventures acquisitions divestments and asset-transfer activities
• 2 Regulatory amp Stakeholder Leadership Advise the Head of Sustainability asset leadership and project management on significant environmental risks compliance matters and required management decisions Review and endorse environmental submissions permit applications technical studies and regulatory reports within delegated authority maintain oversight of permits licence condition and compliance obligation Lead strategic engagement with regulatory authorities lenders joint venture partners industry bodies and other stakeholders on environmental management compliance and sustainability matters Ensure compliance with lender environmental requirements IFC Performance Standards Equator Principles and other applicable international commitments
• 3 Decarbonization amp Net Zero Integration Lead environmental sustainability emissions reduction decarbonization and climate-related environmental initiatives including GHG monitoring reporting and performance improvement programs directly supporting the Company s decarbonization roadmap and net zero targets Provide environmental input to sustainability disclosures corporate reports emissions inventories and other approved external reporting requirements Establish environmental KPIs reporting standards and performance expectations and present material risks trends and improvement priorities to management
• 4 Team Leadership amp Capability Lead the Environmental Management team allocate responsibilities and hold team members accountable for agreed objectives technical quality and timely delivery Develop team competence professional capability knowledge transfer succession and Omanisation plans Promote environmental awareness accountability and consistent application of environmental requirements among employees and contractors
• 5 Assurance amp Risk Oversight Govern environmental impact assessments baseline studies environmental risk assessments and other technical studies for operations projects and facility modifications ensure environmental risks and controls are addressed throughout project development including concept selection FEED detailed design construction commissioning start-up and handover Coordinate environmental audits inspections compliance evaluations and management-assurance reviews and monitor findings through effective closure Ensure environmental emergency-response and spill-contingency arrangements are established tested and aligned with operational and regulatory requirements Provide environmental assurance for operational changes shutdowns decommissioning site restoration remediation and other significant activities Perform other similar duties and responsibility consistent with the purpose accountability and seniority of the role as assigned by the Head of Sustainability

Key interactions

Internal

The role interacts regularly with the Head of HSE Support Sr Engineer Environment Engineer Environment HSE Planning amp Performance Road Safety Emergency amp Crisis Management Operated Assets leadership asset HSE teams Operations Projects Wells Engineering Maintenance Security Medical Legal Sustainability Enterprise Risk Management Internal Audit Finance Contracts amp Procurement Corporate Planning Digital amp IT Data Management and Communications

External

The role interacts with environmental and regulatory authorities environmental consultants accredited laboratories auditors certification bodies waste-management and remediation companies contractors specialist monitoring providers industry organisations and other approved external stakeholders

Notable Working Conditions

The role is predominantly office-based but requires periodic travel to Operated Assets project sites contractor facilities monitoring locations and regulatory meetings Site access and driving activities are subject to applicable medical security driver-authorisation and HSE requirements

Education requirements

Minimum qualification is a Bachelor s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or an equivalent relevant discipline. A relevant postgraduate degree or professional qualification such as ISO 14001 Lead Auditor, Certified Environmental Professional, NEBOSH Environmental Diploma or an equivalent recognised environmental qualification is advantageous. Language requirements Arabic and English - Fluent (Required)

Background and experience

Bachelor s degree with 8+ years of relevant post-qualification experience, including formal leadership responsibility in environmental engineering, environmental management or industrial environmental compliance, preferably in the oil and gas sector. Experience managing environmental professionals, technical priorities, budgets, consultants and specialist service providers. Experience in environmental impact assessments, permitting, regulatory compliance and environmental monitoring. Experience managing emissions, effluent, waste, spills, contamination, remediation and pollution-prevention controls. Experience reviewing environmental requirements across design, construction, commissioning, operations, decommissioning and site restoration. Experience developing, implementing and improving environmental management systems aligned with ISO 14001. Knowledge of applicable Omani environmental legislation and recognised international environmental standards and practices. Experience engaging with regulators, senior leadership, Operated Assets, projects, consultants and cross-functional stakeholders.

Competencies and skills

Leadership Competencies: Environmental leadership and accountability. Sound judgement and risk-based decision-making. Strategic planning and delivery focus. Team leadership and performance management. Stakeholder influence and regulatory engagement. Clear communication and management reporting. Constructive challenge and timely escalation. Coaching and capability development. Integrity and professional conduct. Change leadership and continuous improvement. Technical Competencies: Environmental strategy, planning and governance. Environmental legislation and regulatory compliance. Environmental permitting and licence management. Environmental impact and risk assessment. Environmental management systems and ISO 14001. Air emissions and greenhouse-gas management. Effluent, wastewater and groundwater management. Waste management and pollution prevention. Soil contamination and environmental remediation. Biodiversity and ecological-impact management. Environmental incident investigation. Environmental monitoring and data assurance. Environmental audits and compliance evaluation. Project environmental assurance. Decommissioning and site-restoration planning.