Purpose: 

To support the Ecology Survey Coordinator in all aspects of offshore environmental monitoring programmes, including survey design, planning, logistics, verify environmental inputs to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and major project documentation. 

Accountabilities and Responsibilities: 

• Supporting the planning of annual offshore environmental survey programmes. 

• Supporting in the supervision of offshore environmental surveys and monitoring programmes, with due attention to safety and technical considerations. 

• Supporting the management of contracts for field work, laboratory analysis and reporting in line with company policies and standards. 

• Supervising and training Survey staff as required. 

• Supervising timely procurement and appropriate maintenance of equipment and materials. 

• Assuming responsibility for quality assurance/control in all aspects of the implementation of offshore environmental monitoring programmes, ensuring appropriate levels of documentation at all stages. 

• Carrying out quality assessments on EIAs and environmental components of project documents. 

• Preparing and presenting summary materials on monitoring results, EIAs and other environmental issues for stakeholder consultation meetings. 

• Assisting in the preparation of responses to enquiries and claims regarding company environmental protection and performance. 

Safety Responsibilities: 

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Health, Safety and the Environment, by abiding by Statutory Health, Safety & Environmental Regulations. 

• Corporate Health, Safety & Environment Policy, and applying company Safety Management Systems. 

Main Interfaces: 

Company: 

PM’s, head of units, corporate HSE functions to provide assistance and receive inputs. 

External: 

Contractors, regulators, scientific community. 

Qualifications & Experience: 

• Graduate in marine ecology or related environmental discipline. 

• Minimum 2 years of experience of working as environmental scientist. 

• Practical experience in conducting offshore environmental surveys and EIAs. 

Required Competencies: 

• Knowledge of the offshore industry, especially its processes and environmental impacts. 

• Knowledge of international requirements, practices and standards for environmental surveys and EIAs. 

• Good inter-personal and organizational skills.