Environmental Engineer at WTS Energy


Posted on: Wed 11-10-2023

WTS Energy provides recruitment and manpower services for the global oil and gas and energy industries. We supply engineers and consultants to our clients' projects and operations, and perform employment outsourcing services such as workforce management in oil and gas regions around the world. WTS Energy operates globally with offices in 14 countries and is operational in over 50 countries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Environmental Engineer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Purpose

  • Work with the Project to assist in achieving all relevant environmental objectives in line with the Project HSEQ Policy and environmental goals.
  • Monitor progress of all Project environmental activities and provide recommendations to sustain or to improve the system

Job Dimensions

  • Field is located 8km south of Obagi, 11km SW of Obite Treatment center.
  • The project aims to develop and produce gas to meet gas demand commitments to NLNG and Domestics gasmarket. Production start-up is targeted at 2026.

Activities

  • Provide technical support and assistance directly to the Project Contractors and subcontractors in planning and executing field activities in accordance with the Project and Affiliate environmental requirements
  • Help develop and implement the project-level environmental inspection program that meets the requirements of ISO 14001 and the Affiliate
  • Obtaining and maintaining plans, permits and standard operating procedures
  • Follow up with the preparation and obtaining various environmental permit applications from regulators
  • Serve as a technical advisor on environmental policies and standards to ensure regulatory applicability
  • Develop applicable environmental procedures and solutions for the Project
  • Ensure the issuance and full implementation of Company, Contractors and Sub-Contractors approved waste management plans and environmental documents
  • Provide assistance to project and construction management in identifying and complying with project environmental procedures and in addressing environmental issues as they arise during project execution
  • Provide systems technical evaluation for Project Environmental activities
  • Support the execution of Project Reforestation+ exercise and other Company CFR and Biodiversity initiatives in the Project
  • Prepare and carry out environmental awareness training programs for the Project personnel
  • Conduct environmental compliance inspections of project construction activities to monitor compliance with environmental requirements including contractual commitments, ESIA, CESMP and all environmental permits
  • Carry out audits of environmental compliance implementation (compliance with contract, CESMP, ESIA & EMS)

Context and Environment:

The person will be based at the PMT office in Port Harcourt but will be required to visit the sites regularly for effective monitoring and follow up of all environmental activities

Accountability:

To all TotalEnergies Affiliate and Project rules and regulations with particular interest to the Company HSE management system.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree at minimum; Mechanical/Chemical/Civil Engineering; Environmental; Geological or Biological Sciences; Occupational Health
  • Master’s degree in Environmental related study will be an advantage
  • Professional Experience (number of years) : 15
  • Experience within project : (number of years) : 10

Requirements:

  • Advanced knowledge in a field of science, environmental engineering, or related discipline
  • Knowledge of environmental sciences/engineering systems, principles, and methodologies
  • Knowledge of national and international environmental laws/regulations and regulatory/resource agencies’ permitting processes and responsibilities, industry standards for environmental compliance (ISO 14001), and best management practices for minimizing potential environmental impacts during project execution
  • Knowledge of engineering and construction systems, methods, and work processes
  • Knowledge of construction planning, estimating, procedures, and execution
  • Experience in managing and/or providing technical oversight of environmental subcontractors or consultants
  • Experience in environmental monitoring and compliance inspection during construction
  • Experience of implementing 3rd Party verified ISO 14001 EMS on a major oil and gas project including pipeline construction
  • Knowledge of hazardous materials and waste management
  • Skilled in oral and written communication
  • Prior practical work experience in office settings (e.g., managing environmental programs, budgets and staff) and field environments (e.g., construction execution) performing the responsibilities listed above

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

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