Environmental Scientist III needed at Scruples Resources

Job Summary

• Provide guidance and advice on Technical, Operational, and Safety, Security, Health and Environmental (SSH&E) aspects of environmental data collection during field operations. Collection and analysis of environmental samples and data. In addition, the personnel will be required to act as Marine Mammal Observers (MMO) or Protected Species Observers (PSO) during the seismic operation.
• An MMO/PSO shall be the individual who keeps watch for mammals during seismic operations.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Will provide mentoring and technical guidance to lower-level personnel and have the skills and qualifications below.
• Serve as the environmental expert for the Business Line.

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience in a closely related position; ExxonMobil experience preferred
• Must have exceptional technical skills to monitor and advise on technical aspects of data acquisition, sample preservation, processing, interpretation, classification and reporting; including; logistics, operations, instrumentation, equipment, recording, and positioning
• Must be well-versed in SSH&E practices and processes for field operations
• Must have strong knowledge of sampling and preservation of water column, surficial and near surficial sediments for environmental, geochemical or geological/geotechnical purposes
• Must be trained at observing and identifying marine mammals or in compliance with the most recent Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) guidelines (or other standards defined for the area of operations).
• Must have excellent communication skills, possess a high level of integrity, and willingness to build trust and accountability in inter-personal relationships while working in a team setting
• Must be fluent in both written and spoken English
• Must be proficient in current communication mediums and technologies (i.e., Microsoft Office, telecommunications, email, meetings)
• Must be in good physical condition and shall comply with all project health and safety requirements (including any vendor, vessel or country-specific certifications required to work offshore)
• Must comply with requirements per the agreement.
• Certifications must be current and not due to expire for the anticipated duration of the project

Additional Information:

• The environmental scientist must be trained and experienced in the use of JNCC guidelines, and qualified to observe and report on the activity of cetaceans and endangered species in seismic survey areas.
• The personnel must have experience in marine mammal observations on marine seismic crews.