Tullow Oil Field Environmental Monitor

Tullow Oil is Africa’s leading independent oil and gas exploration and production company and is a constituent of the London FTSE100. The Group has interests in over 100 exploration and production licences across 24 countries focusing on four core regions: Africa, Europe, South Asia and South America. Working for Tullow Oil, you will be given the freedom and responsibility to make a difference. We provide the opportunities to build a solid future within our rapidly expanding portfolio and provide competitive rewards as part of our people strategy. Our high level of employee engagement is also one of our key success factors that we want to continue building on. Tullow Kenya BV is seeking to appoint the following position:

FIELD ENVIRONMENTAL MONITOR
Reports to the Environmental Advisor

Job Purpose:

Serve as a point of contact for environmental and regulatory compliance queries from the Contractor in the field.
Communicate all permit obligations& requirements to the site teams & contractors.
Monitor Contractor’s day to day activities and ensure compliance with all mitigation measures in the Environmental Management Plan.
Work with the site EHS Superintendents & QC’s to ensure adequate Environmental Inspection coverage in the field.
Record environmental non-compliances and other issues and review the site action trackers to ensure these are closed out.
Monitor Contractor’s daily implementation of avoidance and mitigation measures for all known archeological sites and other identified environmentally sensitive flora or fauna

Key Responsibilities:

To undertaken environmental audits with the field Environmental Advisor.
To assess environmental and compliance issues and ensure quick actions are taken to remedy and resolve any potential or actual non-compliance.
Inspect water treatments plants on a regular basis.
Undertake water sampling and feedback on results.
Document environmental compliance activities through photographs and regular reports.
Advise the EHS Superintendent & QC’s on Contractor environmental performance on a regular basis.
Assist the Field Environmental Advisor with needed information for obligations reports and weekly and monthly management report.
Give training on environmental issues at the sites.
Implement Corporate Environmental initiatives across operational sites
Support Tullow Kenya’s incident investigation and reporting requirements for environmental incidents.

Education and requirements

Tertiary qualification in Environmental Sciences, Geology, Geological Engineering or other related field.
Practical Environmental/ Field experience
Adaptable in fast changing environments and able to deliver results through a pragmatic and positive approach
Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Good written and verbal communication skills
Competent with computer packages
Positive and enthusiastic
High personal integrity
Team player
Flexible in approach and able to work under pressure
Committed to high EHS standards

How to apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees before Wednesday 13th March 2013 to:

Adept Systems Management Consultants
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke