Senior Environmental Engineer

Saudi Aramco Base Oil Company-Luberef; Medina Province; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Aramco Base Oil Company-Luberef is seeking an Environmental Engineer to monitor compliance with environmental regulations and company sustainability goals across facilities and capital projects. You will conduct EIAs, monitor emissions and waste, and coordinate decarbonization initiatives while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

The role requires 3–10 years in environmental engineering within Oil & Gas or Petrochemical sectors, with strong knowledge of Saudi and international

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering from an accredited university.
• Certification such as PE, CEnv, ISO 14001 Lead Auditor or NEBOSH is highly preferred.
• 3–10 years of progressive environmental engineering experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or heavy energy.
• Strong familiarity with Middle Eastern/Saudi regulations (NCEC, GAMEP, Royal Commission) and international standards (USEPA, IFC).

Responsibilities

• Audit facility compliance with SAES, NCEC regulations, and international standards.
• Conduct regular environmental compliance audits, site inspections, and risk assessments.
• Oversee wastewater treatment, wastewater monitoring, and air emission tracking.
• Coordinate waste management programs in line with circular economy principles.
• Participate in EIAs for new projects and upgrades; integrate BAT into designs.
• Develop and deliver environmental monitoring programs and reports.
• Support decarbonization efforts, energy efficiency, and water conservation.
• Lead environmental awareness training for site personnel and contractors.
• Investigate incidents and perform root cause analysis.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering

PE or CEnv certification

Tools

ISO 14001 EMS

Job description

Job Summary

Will be responsible for monitoring the compliance with environmental regulations, company sustainability goals, and Saudi Arabian, Royal Commission, Saudi Aramco/Luberef environmental standards across industrial facilities and capital projects. The candidate will play a vital role in executing environmental impact assessments, monitoring industrial waste, air/water emissions, and coordinate decarbonization and sustainability initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance & Auditing:
• Audit facility compliance with Saudi Aramco Environmental Standards (SAES), National Centre for Environmental Compliance (NCEC) regulations, and international standards.
• Conduct regular environmental compliance audits, site inspections, and risk assessments to identify potential environmental hazards.
• Emissions & Waste Management:
• Oversee wastewater treatment, industrial effluent monitoring, and air emission tracking (flaring, fugitive emissions, and GHG reporting).
• Coordinate the Design and implement comprehensive Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Solid Waste Management programs in line with circular economy principles.
• Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA):
• Participate in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for new projects, facility upgrades, and operational expansions.
• Work with project engineering teams to integrate Best Available Techniques (BAT) into facility designs.
• Monitoring & Reporting:
• Develop and execute environmental monitoring programs for soil, groundwater, air quality, and noise levels.
• Prepare routine and dynamic environmental performance reports for senior management and regulatory bodies.
• Sustainability & Decarbonization:
• Contribute to company-wide net-zero targets by identifying opportunities for energy efficiency, carbon capture/storage, water conservation, and emissions reduction.
• Lead environmental awareness training and initiatives for site personnel and contractor workforce.
• Incident Investigation:
• Investigate environmental incidents, spills, or non-conformances; perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering (with Environmental concentration), or a related discipline from an accredited university.
• Certification (e.g., PE, CEnv, ISO 14001 Lead Auditor, NEBOSH) are highly preferred.
• Experience:
• 3 -10 years of progressive experience in environmental engineering within the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Heavy Energy Sector.
• Strong familiarity with Middle Eastern / Saudi Arabian environmental regulations (NCEC, GAMEP, Royal Commission) and international standards (USEPA, IFC).

• Technical Skills:
• Hands-on knowledge of air emission dispersion modelling, water/wastewater treatment processes, and groundwater monitoring techniques.
• Experience with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
• Proficient in data analysis, reporting software, and environmental risk assessment methodology.

• Soft Skills & Core Competencies:
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (Arabic fluency is a plus).
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary operational, engineering, and HSE teams.

Working Conditions

• Site Environment: Position involves a balance of office-based analytical/reporting work and field inspections across plant processing units, offshore platforms, or remote operational facilities.
• Work Schedule: Regular full-time schedule with occasional emergency response or shutdown/turnaround support requirements.