Global Oil Gas Senior Global Environmental Engineer

This role requires the candidate to permanently relocate to Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia.

About the Company

This company engages in the exploration, production, transportation, and sale of crude oil and natural gas. It operates through the following segments:

1. Upstream: Includes crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids exploration, field development, and production.
2. Downstream: Focuses on refining, logistics, power generation, and the marketing of crude oil, petroleum, and petrochemical products and related services to international and domestic customers.
3. Corporate: Offers supporting services including human resources, finance, and information technology.

The company was founded on May 29, 1933, and is headquartered in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Job Summary

This Company's Global Manufacturing Organization is seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer to work under the Decarbonization and Sustainability Division to render environmental protection and performance aspects. The candidate should be familiar with the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and have substantial experience in environmental regulations and standards. Additionally, the candidate should have work experience with overall refinery environmental performance calculation, daily monitoring, and reporting. Key tasks include:

1. Identify deviations and develop solutions to environmental problems.
2. Perform waste minimization assessments and advise on the handling, treatment, and disposal of solid, liquid, hazardous, and toxic wastes.
3. Experience in establishing environmental business plans, objectives, emission baselines, and setting targets of key performance indicators such as flaring, SO2 emissions, and hydrocarbon discharge to marine environments.
4. Strong knowledge and experience in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) management with strong data collection and analytic experience to observe GHG reduction opportunities and advise on performance improvement.
5. Strong management and coordination skills necessary to lead and work with environmental teams in operating facilities under Global Manufacturing Excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Monitor facility operating and business plans to ensure alignment with environmental protection policies and standards.
2. Identify deviations and develop solutions to environmental problems, mitigating environmental risks and improving compliance with company and governmental regulations.
3. Conduct comprehensive environmental assessments and provide recommendations for improvement.
4. Develop, review, and implement Greenhouse Gas (GHG) management programs including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
5. Conduct internal GHG assurance audits and support preparation for third-party audits.
6. Monitor solids and chemical disposals to ensure environmental protection in compliance with regulations.
7. Monitor air quality, wastewater management, water conservation, and waste management performance.
8. Establish environmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) aligned with company policies and strategies.
9. Develop, review, and deploy facility environmental management systems in alignment with ISO 14001.
10. Develop and maintain environmental procedures and guidelines.
11. Conduct internal environmental performance benchmarking studies among oil and gas refineries.
12. Lead and support the development of solutions focused on emissions monitoring, tracking, and reduction.
13. Stay informed about international and regional regulations concerning emissions, waste management, water, and GHG ensuring alignment with compliance standards.
14. Collaborate closely with stakeholders, including field engineers, top-level executives, and regulatory bodies, to meet industry needs.
15. Analyze complex data sets related to emissions, equipment efficiency, and other parameters to derive actionable insights for enhancement.
16. Oversee the program lifecycle from ideation to deployment, ensuring timely delivery and continuous improvement.
17. Organize technical exchange workshops among oil and gas refineries.
18. Develop and deliver training materials to promote environmental awareness among refinery personnel.

Requirements:

1. Willingness to relocate to Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia.
2. Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering.
3. At least 10 years of experience in oil and gas refineries and petrochemicals.
4. Knowledge of the oil & gas refining industry and its environmental challenges and risks.
5. Familiarity with global and governmental environmental policies, regulations, and standards.
6. EPI/QEP certified professional (preferred).
7. Expertise in technical sustainability data calculation methodology and limitations.
8. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in environmental engineering.
9. Familiarity with ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and requirements.
10. Experience in developing decarbonization roadmaps, GHG emission baselines, and target setting.
11. Excellent computer and presentation skills.
12. Strong management and coordination abilities.
13. Proficient in English, both verbal and written.
14. Ability to work effectively under pressure.