Purpose: 

To manage all aspects of the environmental component District HSE operations. To develop a good ‘business’ relationship with the authorities. 

Accountabilities and Responsibilities: 

• Day-to-day supervision of a team of environmental engineers and ecologists. 

• Provision of environmental advice and support to the District Operations line managers on an as-needed basis. Defining and researching problems and contributing to their resolution personally and/or by way of delegation to subordinates. 

• Ensuring the timely completion of ecological baseline/impact monitoring surveys. 

• Supervising the timely preparation and submission of environmental permit applications and environmental performance/monitoring reports authorities. 

• Definition of work scopes and management of contractors in the development or revision of projects that assist permit applications. 

• Interfacing and conducting negotiations with regulators on environmental matters. 

• Supervising and assisting in the preparation and implementation of environmental monitoring programs, related procedures, guidance notes. 

• Facilitating the implementation and maintenance of an ISO 14001 Management System within Operations. 

• Drafting Operations Instructions and HSE-MS procedures. 

• Carrying out internal HSE-MS audits and environmental reviews of work sites and project proposals. 

• Coaching and mentoring subordinate staff in a variety of Departmental tasks. 

• Undertaking Emergency Response Team duties. 

• Giving presentations on environmental related topics. 

• Participating in corporate environmental audits of assets and facilities. 

• Participating in incident investigations with environmental implications. 

• Reviewing and critiquing Contractor supplied environmental related documentation, such as Project Design documents, HSE Cases, HSE Plans, Waste Management Plans. 

• Assist in the strategic planning and implementation of biodiversity projects. 

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: 

• All departments, particularly those involved in day-to-day operations, such as Drilling, District Projects, Supply Base, Construction. 

• All levels management, both within and outside of the District. 

External: 

• Liaison with contractors, non-government organisations and regulatory bodies, particularly those related to Environment. 

• Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Environmental Departments. 

Qualifications & Experience: 

• MSc in an environmental discipline. 

• BSc in a scientific discipline (chemistry, biology, geology). 

• Minimum 8 years oil industry environmental management experience (mainly in operations), experience as an environmental regulator and/or consultant would be useful. 

• Experience/interest in ISO 4001, waste management, laboratories, environmental monitoring and biodiversity is desirable. 

Required Competencies: 

• Excellent communication skills. 

• Ability to manage and lead a dedicated team of environmental engineers and ecologists.