Environmental Expert (Archaeological)

Profile Middle East is looking for: The Environmental Expert (Archaeology)

Summary

The Environmental Expert (Archaeology) is responsible for ensuring that all oil and gas exploration, construction, and production activities comply with environmental and cultural heritage regulations, particularly those relating to archaeological and historical resources.

Key Responsibilities

Archaeological Assessment & Surveying

Conduct desktop studies and field surveys to identify archaeological and cultural heritage sites within project areas.

Perform Environmental and Archaeological Impact Assessments (EIA/AIA) for proposed oil and gas developments.

Record, analyze, and evaluate archaeological findings using appropriate methods and technologies (e.g., GIS, GPS, photogrammetry).

Regulatory Compliance & Permitting

Ensure compliance with local, national, and international environmental and heritage conservation laws and regulations.

Support the preparation of documentation for regulatory approvals and permits related to archaeological and environmental compliance.

Liaise with government agencies, environmental authorities, and heritage institutions.

Monitoring & Mitigation

Develop and implement environmental and archaeological monitoring and mitigation plans for construction and operational phases.

Supervise archaeological monitoring during ground-disturbing activities to ensure the protection of cultural resources.

Recommend mitigation strategies or salvage operations when sites are impacted.

Reporting & Documentation

Prepare detailed technical reports, environmental management plans (EMPs), and archaeological site records.

Maintain accurate documentation of fieldwork, findings, and compliance actions.

Contribute to Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) and audit reports.

Training & Awareness

Provide training and awareness programs for project personnel on environmental and cultural heritage protection.

Promote best practices for sustainable resource management within oil and gas operations.

Qualifications & Experience

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Environmental Science, Heritage Management, or a related discipline.

Minimum 5–10 years of professional experience in archaeological/environmental management within the oil and gas industry.

Project details

Project: Refinery

Location: Livorno, Italy

Contract duration: 6 months

Starting date: ASAP

Languages known: English and Italian