Environment Officer: Engineering – PAU

Job Summary

The role is responsible for supporting the integration of appropriate engineering and technological solutions to mitigate environmental impacts.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Advise on policies, regulations, standards, strategies, guidelines and plans regarding technology required to meet the challenges of environment degradation and/or pollution, including cross-cutting issues such as climate change in oil and gas, energy, and mineral development projects.
2. Participate in a review of technical reports to ensure that the proposed technology meets the challenges of environmental degradation and/or pollution.
3. Advise on pollution control and waste management strategies and plans for the Oil and Gas Sector.
4. Inspect and monitor field operations to ensure compliance with environmental regulatory requirements, standards, and guidelines.
5. Create awareness/ promotion of technology required to meet the challenges of environment degradation and/or pollution in the Sector.
6. Participate in the preparation, implementation and/or review of Environment Assessments and Risk Assessments.
7. Undertake periodic site Audits and follow-up on identified environmental issues.
8. Participate in inspection of facilities, machinery, and equipment to facilitate relevant certification and compliance with environmental regulatory requirements, including, standards and guidelines.
9. Implement the roles of the PAU as the Competent National Authority for the implementation of the National Oil Spill Contingency Plan (NOSCP).
10. Any other duties as shall be assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Basic Qualifications

• An Honors Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Technology
• or any related engineering disciplines from an internationally recognized institution.

Experience

• Three (3) years of relevant working experience.
• Added advantage

Working experience in the Oil & Gas sector

Character & Competencies

1. Analytical skills
2. Teamwork and Interpersonal skills
3. Innovative with high level of integrity
4. Communication and report writing skills.