Environmental / GHG Advisor

BH-264066
  • Market
  • Australia Western Australia Perth
  • Contract
  • Oil & Gas
Environmental/GHG Advisor

Our client is currently seeking an Environmental Advisor for an initial 12-month contract with potential to extend. This will be a Perth based position.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Act as the Environmental Focal Point for the Verus Project Development
  • Manage and support the development of the environmental elements of the HSE integrated management system to ensure that the goals and requirements of the Company’s HSE policy, associated standards and ISO14001 are achieved.
  • Develop relevant environmental studies and monitoring programs required to support Company/Project activities.
  • Coordinate and implement of stakeholder consultation plan and maintenance of relevant databases.
  • Implement internal Company Environmental Reporting requirements.
  • Develop external Regulatory Environmental Reporting requirements.
  • Act as the Greenhouse Gas Focal Point for the Verus Project Development (Upstream Operated and Midstream operated by others) and Develop robust methodology for Greenhouse Gas Management and its impacts to the Project.
  • Support and administer processes associated with GHG data forecasting, internal and external reporting.
  • Ensure implementation of environmental regulatory and approval requirements across Verus Project Development and:
  • Undertake, manage or co-ordinate the preparation, maintenance, and verification
  • of environmental approvals, including environmental impact statements, EPBC referrals, environment plans and oil spill contingency plans.
  • Advise on and verify compliance with relevant applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Undertake, manage and/or participate in Environmental risk and impact.
  • assessments and studies for all phases of works (including ENVIDs, EIAs, etc.) and the preparation of associated reports.
  • Liaise with government departments and Regulators to facilitate environmental approvals.
  • Support preparation for project execution and support to procurement processes to ensure environmental compliance, including
  • preparation and evaluation of dedicated HSE tenders.
  • Prepare and delivery of training material or inductions.
  • Undertake, manage and/or participate in management and Environmental related Audits, Reviews, Inspections, and Investigations.
  • Participate in Oil Spill Response activities.
  • Participate in the Incident Management Team roster.
Qualifications & Experience:
  • Degree in Environmental Engineering/Science
  • 5+ years’ experience in similar role, with extensive experience in Environmental
  • management within the Oil and Gas industry
  • Proven experience in preparation, maintenance, and implementation of Environment
  • Plans
  • Proven experience in managing Environmental approvals and environmental monitoring
  • Ability to obtain a MSIC and TBOSIET.
Required Competencies:
  • Effective time management and prioritizing skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Report writing skills.
  • Strong team player and able to work independently.
  • Effective problem solving and decision-making skills.
  • Microsoft office skills with Word, Outlook, and basic Excel.


With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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