Environmental Consultant jobs in United Arab Emirates

Job Overview:

The Environmental Specialist applies their conceptual knowledge of Environmental and key business drivers to solve straightforward environmental problems with moderate guidance and direction from leadership. They will be responsible for analyzing possible solutions using technical experience and standard procedures and building knowledge of the company, processes, and customers. They will act as a lead, coordinating the work of others, can balance a field-based position and business administrative duties, and are comfortable working in a dynamic environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Safety, Engineering, or related degree
• Advanced education (i.e., MBA or other master’s level education) is preferred
• 5 years of relevant Industry experience
• Experience with technical activities, including onshore and offshore operations
• Maintain key competencies associated with the Environmental function
• Familiarized with local and international Environmental laws, codes, regulations, and norms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Statistical and data analysis ability
• Experienced in ISO standards (9001, 14001, or 45001) preferred
• Computer literate in Microsoft programs: Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel
• Good interpersonal skills
• Conflict Resolution skills and leadership skills
• Preferred project management experience
• Preferred knowledge of RegScan, Intelex, FigBytes, and PowerBI platforms

• Maintain familiarity with all company and project / contract-specific HSES terms, requirements, and deliverables, including critical project activities (e.g., Engineering, Construction, HUC, Operations, and Contractor interfaces)
• Remain conversant with local and international Environmental laws, codes, and regulations
• Identify and ensure adherence to applicable regulatory requirements specific to the scope of work, including monitoring compliance
• Assist in the development and implementation of Environmental plans, procedures, and instructions aligned with corporate, regulatory, project / contractual specific requirements and international standards such as ISO 14001 environmental management system
• Liaise with statutory and regulatory bodies for renewal of licenses, obtaining clearances, consents, and authorizations to execute various expansion and modernization projects in connection to compliance with statutory/legal requirements
• Provide Environmental guidance to frontline supervision and field personnel
• Monitor compliance against documented Environmental requirements through field and administrative compliance audits, performance monitoring, and frontline inspections
• Establish acceptable monitoring and measurement tools, set objectives and measurable goals through acceptable statistical analysis
• Participate in risk assessments across and ensure risk registries are maintained up to date
• Prepare and complete environmental aspects and impacts register, ENVID, or other risk reviews, including identification of related controls to manage the environmental risks related to the scope of work and location and maintain up to date
• Support the planning and execution of the internal and external HSE audits and compliance assurance programs
• Assist in the Environmental Prequalification of subcontractors and vendors
• Monitor subcontractors and vendors to ensure compliance with environmental requirements and BMPs
• Provide SME input to complement functional procedure and training presentation reviews and delivery
• Lead/participate as an SME in environmental investigations following incidents and or non-compliances
• Ensure that corrective actions and recommendations are acted upon
• Ensure report completion for process and statutory requirements
• Participate and execute the HSE Activity plan, including Environmental initiatives and campaigns
• Develop a Toolbox Talk plan and supporting material
• Provide Environmental guidance to frontline supervision and field personnel
• Assist in Environmental Performance Indicator data collection, ongoing reporting, tracking, and analysis
• Support communication and awareness of environmental initiatives and campaigns
• Support and provide input to the annual sustainability report