Responsibilities:

• Develop yearly work plan for environmental studies and other activities to execute this service.
• Develop new and review existing environmental studies procedures, plans and work instructions.
• Ensure environmental studies compliance to NUPRC and FMENV regulations, State government regulations, Petroleum Industry Act, Company referential, IPIECA, IFC Standards, ESG goals etc.
• Coordinate site visits as required for environmental studies.
• Liaise with project and asset owners to gather comprehensive technical information to prepare environmental studies scope of work (SOW)/terms of reference (TOR).
• Coordinate the planning and development of GIS based environmental studies sampling maps with the support of Geomatics team.
• Develop Environmental Screen Reports (ESR) and Preliminary Impact Assessment Report (PIAR) as may be required.
• Prepare environmental studies SOW/TOR, obtain regulatory approvals, and ensure environmental studies execution in full compliance to the approved SOW/TOR, and Company specifications.
• Coordinate preparation and execution of EIA stakeholders’ engagement events with support from COMPANY Community Affairs Division.
• Act as the Responsible for Safety and Environment on Site Delegate (RSES-D) during environmental survey, ensuring full compliance to all HSES measures during field surveys. 
• Secure final approvals for applicable environmental studies from regulatory bodies (NUPRC, FMENV) and maintain records of regulatory approvals and certificates.
• Participate in HSE Committee meetings, HSE Management System Audits, World Environment Day preparation and execution.

Requirements:

• Possess minimum of BSc in environmental sciences / applied sciences with a minimum of second-class lower division.
• 10 years post qualification experience, of which 5 years should have been spent in the oil & gas industry. 
• Power of persuasion is essential for interfacing with site, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Good report writing, oral communication and presentation skills
• Strong team player with networking ability
• In-depth knowledge of the industry’s standards and regulations