Field Environmental Officer

Duties

• Environmental Monitoring and Compliance
• Conduct daily inspections of site activities to ensure Contractor compliance with environmental requirements, permit conditions and regulatory requirements and specific standards
• Monitor air, water, soil, wastes and noise levels as per environmental management plans
• Identify and report any environmental risks or compliance issues
• Critically assessing environmental conditions in the field to evaluate potential environmental impacts from construction
• Inspecting and documenting compliance with a environmental requirements by preparing daily written inspection reports that provide up-to-date and consistent written and photo documentation of activities observed in the field
• Obtain, check/verify contractor reporting data
• Performing additional tasks as assigned or required
• Regulatory Liaison
• As delegated by Environmental Field Lead, interface with local, regional, and national regulatory agencies to ensure permits and licenses are obtained and maintained
• Daily interface with contractor ; leadership, and Company site management to ensure commitments and stipulations are proactively considered in work planning stewarded and managed
• Support audits and inspections by regulatory bodies, Lenders/IESC and taking necessary actions for timely resolution of findings
• Reporting & Documentation
• Maintain accurate records of daily compliance inspections, environmental data, incidents, communications to contractors, and corrective actions
• Prepare and submit environmental reports, including incident logs, monitoring results, and compliance summaries
• Prepare and maintain the training records
• Training & Awareness
• Conduct toolbox talks and environmental awareness sessions for site personnel
• Promote best practices in waste management, spill prevention, and biodiversity protection

Requisites

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in field-based environmental and regulatory oversight roles, preferably in oil and gas, mining, or construction
• Strong knowledge of local and international environmental regulations
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and other environmental management systems
• Willingness to work in remote or challenging environments
• Excellent observational and analytical skills
• Strong communication and report-writing abilities
• Ability to work independently and make decisions under pressure
• Proficiency in environmental monitoring tools and software
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to safety and sustainability

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted