Environment Regulatory & Compliance Lead

Job Purpose

• Lead environmental permitting and provide advice on programs compliance in accordance with all applicable environmental regulatory requirements to support Company operations which ensures a compliant operating environment.

Key Job Accountabilities - I

• Advise Company in the environmental permitting, compliance and sustainability, and provide technical expertise in the development of new processes, techniques and regulations. Identify ways to introduce company alternate position to advocate Company’s interest.
• Lead development and implementation of environmental compliance assessment programs. Provide frequent contact with Operations and Engineering to rectify compliance issues and resolve regulatory matters.
• Provide high level of expertise as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in developing environmental and sustainability policies and resolution of complex problems having significant environmental impact. Provide input and support to Corporate Planning on GHG flaring strategy and GHG flaring data for update of corporate KPIs as required.
• Advise Environmental Affairs and Regulatory Division on regulatory requirements and emerging global environmental issues.
• Advise Company on applications to Government regulatory authorities for environmental and waste management matters requiring regulatory approval.

Key Job Accountabilities - II

• Provide expertise and guidance as SME in speciality areas such as environmental regulations, sustainability management, public-Company collaborations and partnership, environmental awareness, etc.
• Prepare strategic Company environmental plan in line with Company’s Vision and Mission Statement. Steward development and maintenance of ISO 14001 based Environmental Management System (EMS) in line with best industry practices.
• Lead project environmental studies including Environmental Baseline Assessment (EBA), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), marine surveys and other environmental studies as required by the regulators.
• Lead timely submission and renewal of Ministry of Environment & Climate Change (MoECC) environmental permits for QatarEnergy LNG operating facilities and projects.
• Lead environmental risk assessment, support Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) and Environmental Impact Identification (ENVID) studies and ensure environmental risks are adequately managed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental studies or science discipline.

Knowledge and/or Experience

• 10 years’ experience in oil and gas, process or petrochemical industries including 5 years in environmental management role.
• International environmental standards and regulations, best practice management.