Environmental Advisor

Job Description

Our client is recruiting an Environmental Advisor on a PAYE contract basis.

This role includes occasional offshore travel

The Environmental Advisor will be a member of the Environmental and Sustainability team, reporting to the Environmental Lead. This role will be supporting 24/7 operations, and primarily responsible for the following:
• Prepare correspondence, documentation and regulatory requirements
• Interface with company personnel, contractors, and regulators to ensure timely processing of the required documentation so that company objectives and regulatory requirements are met
• Coordinate with company drilling, operations and projects teams throughout the operational process of offshore assets
• Prepare, submit, and obtain relevant environmental permits and consents (MAT applications (e.g., DRA, PRA, PLA, WIA) and associated SAT applications, OPPC, GHG)
• Undertake audits (offshore and to third parties)
• Participate in emergency response
• Extensive interfacing with regulators to maintain regulatory compliance
• Assist in environmental related projects to aid in continuous improvement of the EH&S functions support to operations
• Undertake offshore visits to support regulatory inspections and audits

Desired Qualities/Qualifications

Essential
• Substantial experience working in UKCS permitting requirements, including experience preparing and making regulatory submittals
• Experience working directly with Regulators to answer questions and facilitate inspections
• Familiarisation with Environmental and Energy Management Systems (ISO140001 and ISO50001)
• Relevant degree or post graduate diploma in environmental discipline

Desirable
• Previous experience as an Environmental Advisor for an offshore Operator
• ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Course