Environmental Advisor – Upstream

Job Description

• Develop, coordinate functional endorsement of, and implement the Project Regulatory Compliance Plan and Environmental Management Plan.
• Assist the Upstream HSE Manager in supporting project-related Environmental & Regulatory (E&R) activities, identifying/implementing appropriate/best environmental practices.
• Provide input to the environmental-related Coordination Procedures for EPCI Contractor document packages regarding environmental commitments.
• Obtain identified project permits/licenses/approvals; track/steward the project approvals process & the project’s compliance status.
• Interface with project design and execution teams to ensure that the company environmental requirements/standards are properly integrated into project designs and implementation plans.
• Recommend appropriate environmental issues/impacts avoidance/mitigation measures and oversee their implementation.
• Work with EPCI contractor to ensure the development of appropriate and acceptable Environmental & Regulatory (E&R) plans (e.g., Environmental Management Plans, Waste Management Plans, Spill Response Plans, etc.) applicable to their scope of work.
• Review EPCI contractors E&R plans and other deliverables for comprehensiveness and acceptability regarding environmental matters, as prescribed in the project’s Coordination Procedures and other contractual documents.
• Ensure compliance and alignment of all EPCI monitoring procedures and plans in terms of Environmental Management requirement for both shallow and deep-water construction activities.
• Manage and oversee EPCI environmental monitoring data and reports and ensure effective communication to Project environmental and biodiversity roles to ensure compliance and timely access to reports and data for Lender and local authority reporting lines.
• Coordinate EMP implementation/E&R performance monitoring activities regarding environmental matters on site. Ensure regular presence on site to supervise activities.

Qualifications

• University degree in Natural or Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, or some other technical field related to E&R management.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience within the environmental field preferably related to a construction or extractive, particularly O&G industry project.
• Experience in IFC Project funding requirements.
• Knowledge of Mozambique regulations is desirable.
• Fluency in the English language and capable to represent the project in front of all stakeholders in a professional and organized manner.
• Familiarity with Portuguese is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills with capability to train, coach, support and successfully influence at various levels (including contractors).
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with contractors and contractor personnel and progress collaborative problem solving. 
• Current BOSIET and OGUK Medical certification.

Additional Information

• Ensuring Upstream compliance with Mozambique regulations, Project obligations and commitments.
• Alignment with Area 4 on commitments within shared facilities.