Production Operations Environmental Advisor

AGR; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consultancy based in Aberdeen is seeking a Production Operations Environmental Advisor to join its team on a contract basis. The role involves supporting the delivery of the environmental function across operations and includes responsibilities such as ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations, conducting offshore visits, and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates should have a degree in a related field, experience in the UK Oil & Gas industry, and strong communication skills. This hybrid position may require occasional offshore visits.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the HSE field within UK Oil & Gas operations.
• Development and implementation of Environmental Management Systems.
• Excellent knowledge of UKCS Offshore Environmental regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Manager ESG & ER and fellow Environmental Advisors.
• Conduct offshore platform compliance visits and coordinate regulatory inspections.
• Support operations to ensure compliance with environmental obligations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Facilitation skills

Education

Environment/STEM Related Degree

Audit Qualification

Job description

AGR are working closely with our Aberdeen-based client to recruit a Production Operations Environmental Advisor to join its team on a contract basis, initially until the end of the year. This is a hybrid role based between the office/home, however offshore visits may at times be required.

About the role:

The Prod Ops Environmental Advisor position reports directly to the Manager ESG & ER and forms part of the onshore based HSE&A core team.

The primary function of the role is to support the delivery of the environmental function across operations and environmental improvement programmes. The Environmental Advisor position maintains a degree of independence from direct asset/operational activities but is a key focal point to provide support and advice to the wider Environment and HSE Team to provide impartial support and challenge.

The purpose of this position is to provide support to the Manager ESG & ER, fellow Environmental Advisors and the wider HSE&A and operational departments:

• Environmental legal compliance through the delivery of sound technical advice to operations and active engagement of the regulatory bodies.
• Continual improvement of organisation Environmental performance through identification and leadership of improvement programmes.
• Support, challenge and advise the HSE and Environmental Advisors and Operations Team on environmental matters.

Key duties and responsibilities:

Safety

• Conducts all activities in a safe and effective manner and raises safety and environmental issues. Acts as a role model for compliance with HSE&A Policy.

Leadership

• Undertakes the role in line with policy and demonstrates behaviours in line with CNOOC’s values at all times. Sets a best practice example for the wider environment team for support of operations and improvement activities to achieve organisational goals and objectives.
• Carries out duties in a cost-efficient manner that maximises value and minimises waste and risk. Provides in-put into the planning and budgeting processes and raises potential budgetary issues as soon as they are identified.

Technical/Functional

Provide support to operations and the wider organisation in the following manner: -

• Support the Operations and Environmental Team to ensure compliance with environmental compliance obligations in relation to regulatory requirements and internal management system requirements.
• Maintain and improve elements of the internal EMS.
• Support Operations and the wider Environmental Team to ensure that relevant environmental permit and consent applications and returns are prepared and submitted as required.
• Provide independent Subject Matter Advisor support to risk assessments, risk management, internal incident investigations, event management, and engineering Management of Change, and improvement projects.
• Conducting offshore platform compliance visits and coordinate Regulatory inspection preparation, delivery and close out.
• Compile, distribute and submit relevant environmental data and reports internally and externally.
• Identify and deliver robust environmental communications to ensure that relevant environmental information and issues are effectively communicated and addressed.
• Support and engage with offshore E-Reps.
• Represent CNOOC through attendance at industry meetings, workshops and conferences.
• Participate in Emergency Response team including exercises, drills, training, and rota.
• Provide support and cover to the Manager ESG & ER, Environment and HSE Advisors as requested.
• Collaborates with other teams to build networks, share knowledge and participate in the development of safe, practical and effective problem solving solutions.
• Continuously develops ways of working by seeking feedback from colleagues and key stakeholders. Utilises knowledge databases and considers alternative solutions in light of lessons learned.

Capability Development

• Looks for opportunities to develop both technical and personal skills by formal learning and work experience. Coaches colleagues where appropriate and demonstrates a personal commitment to lifelong learning.

People Processes

• Engages with people processes in a positive and timely manner. Demonstrates a commitment to the spirit of such processes.

Performs other duties, completes additional tasks and supports ad hoc projects as required.

Work Experience:

• Experience working in the HSE field within UK Oil & Gas industry operations (producing assets, drilling, subsea, seismic) and/or projects (developments and decommissioning)
• Development and implementation of Environmental Management Systems
• Excellent knowledge of UKCS Offshore Environmental regulatory requirements
• Audit and incident investigation experience
• Strong communication, organisational and facilitation skills

Technical skills/Qualifications:

• Environment/STEM Related Degree and/or Min 1 year industry experience in an Environmental role
• Audit Qualification
• Offshore certifications would be advantageous

At AGR we are committed to finding the best fit for our team, building a unique and exciting environment. Even if you don’t meet every requirement below but you feel you have something to bring to the table please still apply or get in touch with a member of our recruitment team.