Offshore Environmental Coordinator

Saipem; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 390,600 - 725,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Benefits package

One Saipem Way

Job summary

Saipem in Saudi Arabia seeks an Offshore Environmental Coordinator to support offshore construction by ensuring environmental compliance, implementing EIA/ESIA commitments, and driving performance reporting across projects. You will coordinate marine monitoring programs, assess environmental risks, and ensure MARPOL and other regulations are followed for vessels, subsea works, and marine logistics.

Frequent offshore travel within the Kingdom is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Environmental field (Environmental Engineering/Science).
• 5+ years in environmental management, preferably offshore oil & gas/construction.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.
• Experience with Saudi Aramco or similar major client requirements is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 14001, EIA/ESIA, permits and MARPOL compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support EIA/ESIA preparation, review, and implementation for offshore projects.
• Ensure compliance with permit conditions, regulatory approvals, and ESIA commitments.
• Conduct environmental risk assessments for offshore activities (vessel ops, dredging, pipelay).
• Coordinate marine environmental monitoring over seawater quality, sediment, waste, emissions.
• Develop mitigation measures to minimize impacts on marine ecosystems.

Skills

ISO 14001

EIA/ESIA

Environmental monitoring

GHG reporting

MARPOL compliance

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Environmental field

Tools

Offshore environmental software

Job description

Company Description

Join Saipem and engineer a sustainable future.

We are a global leader in engineering and construction for the energy and infrastructure sectors, delivering complex onshore and offshore projects worldwide. Driven by technological innovation as “One Company”, our 30,000 people from over 130 nationalities in more than 50 countries work every day to enable the energy transition toward Net Zero. At Saipem, your expertise helps shape the future globally for environmental sustainability.

Purpose of the position

As Offshore Environmental Coordinator you will be part of the ABSER Business Line supporting offshore construction projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. You will support the implementation of environmental compliance requirements, EIA/ESIA commitments, environmental monitoring, pollution prevention, and environmental performance reporting for offshore projects, vessels, subcontractors, and marine construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, review, and implementation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) requirements for offshore projects.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permit conditions, regulatory approvals, and EIA commitments during offshore construction and marine operations.
• Conduct environmental aspect and impact assessments for offshore activities including vessel operations, pipelay, subsea works, dredging, and marine logistics.
• Perform environmental studies and impact analyses to evaluate project activities under normal and abnormal operating conditions and identify appropriate mitigation measures.
• Coordinate marine environmental monitoring programs covering seawater quality, sediment, waste management, emissions, discharges, and pollution control.
• Assess environmental risks related to offshore construction activities and develop appropriate mitigation measures to minimize impacts on marine ecosystems and sensitive receptors.
• Ensure protection of sensitive marine environments and environmentally protected areas during project execution.
• Develop and implement Oil Spill Prevention and Response Plans and coordinate environmental emergency drills and exercises.
• Conduct environmental inspections, audits, and vessel assessments to verify compliance with project Environmental Management System requirements.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor environmental performance and compliance with project environmental requirements.
• Participate in environmental incident investigations and ensure effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with MARPOL Convention requirements and other applicable marine environmental regulations during offshore construction, vessel operations, marine logistics activities, and pollution prevention programs.
• Prepare environmental performance reports, KPI dashboards, statistical analyses, and lessons learned reports for management review and client reporting.
• Support GHG emission management, energy efficiency initiatives, and environmental sustainability programs at offshore project sites.

What are we looking for?

Education: Bachelor's or Master's in any Environmental related degree such as Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Geology etc

Background: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in environmental management, preferably within offshore oil and gas construction or vessel-based operations. Experience with Saudi Aramco or similar major client requirements will be an advantage.

Languages: Fluent in English and Arabic

Technical Knowledge: Environmental Management Systems including ISO 14001; EIA/ESIA requirements; environmental permitting and regulatory compliance; marine environmental monitoring; waste, chemical, water, discharge and emissions management; oil spill prevention and response; environmental audits and inspections; environmental incident investigation; GHG and sustainability reporting; MARPOL and applicable marine environmental requirements.

What else should you know? Frequent Offshore travel and vessel/site visits will be expected within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and associated offshore project locations, in line with project requirements.

What We Can Offer To You

• Permanent Contract/apprenticeship/fixed term/ internship etc.
• Corporate Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including [insert the local benefits]
• Our One Saipem Way soft skills model leverages on skills development, career growth, opportunities to innovate through complex challenges by promoting communication and collaboration to achieve common goals.
• Location: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia / Offshore Project Locations. Exact work location to be confirmed by HR and project management up on requirements.

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Additional Information

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