Job purpose

Drive, execute and maintain the Environmental Management Plan across OQ RPI assets in line with the HSSE function, its practices & principles, under Team Lead Environment scope, acting as team player for the application of engineering principles and scientific knowledge to address environmental challenges at RPI, while promoting sustainability and developing solutions that protect human health, ecosystems, and the overall environment; through (1) Providing appropriate and timely environmental engineering expertise to support OQ RPI Refineries, operations, maintenance, etc. (2) Carrying out the daily environmental protection activities such as air quality, waste management, water, noise, etc., (3) ) Providing OQ RPI stakeholders with healthy, safe, secure, and environmentally friendly service (4) Coordinating the environmental permitting processes, (5) Working as interface between Company and relevant stakeholders; in order to comply with local and international environmental regulations as well as those set by the organization and lenders, while ensuring compliance and implement those programs and zero harm to people, assets and environment.

The position will act in accordance with the OQ Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSSE standards, Oman s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Scope

• Environmental Management Plan
• Environmental Compliances to national and international obligations.
• Environmental protection activities (air quality, waste management, water, noise, etc.)
• Operations, Maintenance, Projects, etc.
• Environmental permitting processes
• Environmental external consultants;

Accountabilities:

Strategy - Pollution Control and Prevention

• Develop and implement strategies to control and prevent pollution in various forms, such as air pollution including GHG, water pollution, and soil contamination.
• Evaluate and provide advice regarding day-to-day operations progress associated with pollution prevention, waste management, air quality, water quality, and related environmental programs.
• Design and optimize systems and processes to reduce emissions, develop wastewater treatment systems, and assess and mitigate environmental impacts.
• Identify future environmental issues and their impact on OQ activities and develop integrated plans and strategies with affected stakeholders in order to address the issues in the most efficient and effective manner.

Environmental protection activities

• Work on projects related to water wastewater treatment, and water quality monitoring.
• Develop strategies for water conservation and assess the impact.
• Develop and implement waste management systems to minimize waste generation and promote recycling and reuse.

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA):

• Conducting environmental impact assessments for proposed projects or developments.
• Record analyses and report progress regulatory compliance efforts and other programs applicable at the site including stormwater management, employee training, recordkeeping/reporting, and other associated HSSE programs at a facility.
• Review Environment Impact Assessments activities to ensure that OQ project and its staff are adhering to environmental policies and standards.
• Assess the potential environmental impacts of projects and provide recommendations for mitigation measures to minimize adverse effects considering factors such as:
  • Air and water quality,
  • Ecosystem health,
  • Socio-economic aspects

Environment & Social Management System

• Operate the Environment & Social Management System (ESMS).
• Record and monitor the progress of studies on emissions, wastewater management, soil pollution, etc. along with other departments in OQ, using national and international best practices in the environment.

Environmental Regulations and Compliance

• Maintain oversight of the environmental performance of existing activities to ensure OQ operations meets all required regulatory requirements and organizational objectives.
• Coordinate the Environmental permitting process at OQ operations.
• Oversees OQ operations Waste Management Plan, in line with environmental laws and regulations in force.
• Ensure that engineering projects and operations comply with these regulations and help organizations navigate environmental permitting processes.
• Conduct environment inspections regularly and follow up on outstanding environmental issues.
• Work towards promoting sustainable development by integrating environmental considerations into engineering practices.
• Track applicable laws & regulations with specific emphasis on Soil, Air & Water quality, noise levels and hazardous waste and evaluate the potential impact of these laws on the operations of OQ s facilities.
• Account the OQ RPI GHG emissions and report it to the internal and external stakeholders

Desired Candidate Profile

Minimum qualifications for this position are a bachelor s degree in environmental engineering or equivalent NEPOSH certificate is an advantage.
Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required)
5-7 years of relevant experience in a similar role within the Oil and Gas industry.
Detailed understanding of general industry standards including deep knowledge of basic environmental aspects.
Fundamentals of HSSE- knowledge of occupational health, safety & Fire.
Ability to cope with uncertainties and knowledge on how they will influence the business.
Planning and organizing
Presentation
Analytical thinking
Persuasive Communication
Establishes priorities and works with minimal direction.
Initiative-taking and uses initiative and judgment to attain the best results.
Computer skills including MS Office.
Knowledge of environmental processes and management.
Conversant with National and international laws & regulations governing environmental issues and refining/petrochemicals.
Conversant with IFC Performance Standards and Equator Principles
Ability to improve the Environment perspective for OQ RPI and advice, steer and direct accordingly.
Capable of rigorously implementing and enforcing global standards, procedures, and engineering work processes.
knowledgeable about environmental regulations and policies