Environmental Specialist (Temporary Maternity leave)

Since its creation in 2014, Harbour has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most geographically diverse independent oil and gas companies.  Today, Harbour is producing c.450,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day with significant production in Norway, the UK, Germany, Argentina and North Africa.

Harbour benefits from competitive operating costs and resilient margins, and a broad set of growth options including near-infrastructure opportunities in Norway, unconventional scalable opportunities in Argentina and conventional offshore projects in Mexico and Indonesia. With low GHG emissions intensity and a leading CO2 storage position in Europe, Harbour remains committed to producing oil and gas safely and responsibly to help meet the world’s energy needs. Harbour is headquartered in London with approximately 5,000 staff and contractors across its operations and offices. 

Ours is an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to their job and feel recognised for the value they add. We are committed to creating a genuinely inclusive and supportive working environment to ensure everyone has a positive experience at work.

At Harbour Energy, we aim to recruit, retain and promote our people based on their unique skills, regardless of race, gender or background. We need excellent people to help shape and develop the future of our company. Could this be you?

If so, we want to hear from you.

Purpose of the role

• Develop and implement the Environmental Management System for the Business Unit, along with and aligned to the MIMS (Mexico Integrated Management System) and IFC.
• Creating and monitoring the procedures and processes required to build an efficient execution in our operations.
• To ensure compliance with local regulations of Government authorities.
• Integrate o the Business Unit the corporate Functional requirements.
• To be involved in the ESG (Environmental Social Governance) Strategy to develop the GHG emissions reduction plan for the Business Unit.

Critical Responsibilities

• Responsible for the integral management of local and national permits that are required to be in compliance with environmental regulations applicable to the BU operations (PROFEPA, SEMARNAT, CONAGUA, ASEA, etc).
• Lead and supervise the execution of yearly environmental objectives.
• Definition and monitoring of Environmental KPI´s (KEPI)
• Annual Plan to conduct environmental campaigns.
• Follow up of the requirements of the Government authorities and applicable legislation and regulations.
• Plan of Environmental training to employees.
• Create the mechanism to communicate the Environmental Strategy to all employees, c Participate in field/offices audits and inspections.
• Support the continuous improvement of the HSEQ Management System according to corporate directives and ISO 45001 standards.
• Collaborate in the execution of environmental impact assessments of all locations/assets operated and non-operated.
• Assessing the existing or potential environmental impact of land use projects on air, water, and land. Delivering the action Plan related to mitigate the environmental impacts.
• Identification of resources to guarantee the compliance with the Environmental Management System. contractors, stakeholders, partners, communities.
• Follow up on the corporate environmental strategy and requirements.
• Collect and analysis of environmental data of all assets in the Business Unit: GHG emissions, water and electricity consumption, waste management.
• Ensure and supervise the environmental data report annually in the database SoFi for all operated and non-operated assets.
• Perform the Environmental and Sustainability assessment in Projects DG (Decision Gate) for operated and non-operated assets.
• Improving environmental conservation management, including recycling, public health, and water and air pollution.
• Identify critical research areas such as renewable energy, climate change, and food and water security.
• Develop, implement, and manage plans and programs related to conservation and management of natural resources.

Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence

• Environmental Laws and regulations for Hydrocarbon sector
• Execution of Environmental Impact Assessments
• Knowledge of NORMs ISO 14001 / ISO 45001
• Waste Management knowledge
• Experience with HSEQ Management Systems.
• Sustainability concepts, GHG Emissions
• Project management skills
• Excellent written communication and proficiency with technical reports.
• Team work
• Work under pressure
• Leadership
• Effective communication
• Comfortable working outdoors.
• Analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills

Critical Skills, Qualifications, Experience

• B.S. in Engineering, Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, Environmental.
• Master´s Degree in Environmental preferred
• At least 5 years’ experience in the E&P industry, federal authorities or independent consultants.
• Proven experience in managing environmental permits and licenses.
• Experience in Integrated Management Systems for Oil and Gas Industry.
• More than 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry (operations and HSEQ areas are mandatory.

Inclusive recruitment is a vital part of our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy. Whatever your background, if you feel you need an adjustment during our selection process to suit your needs, please let us know, and we will be happy to help.