Qualifications/Experience required

Experience and Education:

• Minimum 10 years’ environment management experience working in a supervisory role during construction phase preferably within the oil and gas industry.
• Experience of ecological management; terrestrial flora and fauna.
• Professional environmental qualification at Degree level minimum (e.g., Environmental Science).
• Previous experience of working in a culturally diverse site with adverse and sensitive environment conditions whilst ensuring that the Project adheres to the environment regulations and Company requirements.
• Very good knowledge of Environment Impact Assessment, management plans and site monitoring techniques with strong focus on field ecological management.
• Knowledge of international environment legislation and standards specifically ISO14001 and International Finance Corporation (IFC).
• Familiarity with the National Iraqi Regulatory Framework and Company referential framework (Rules, Specifications, Guides) is an advantage.
• Experience of supervising and managing a team and Contractors on site.

Additional requirements:

• Good understanding of the construction activities associated with pipe and/or pipeline installation.
• Experience in the implementation of Construction Environment Management Plans and reviewing Contractor plans and related documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports, conducting training sessions, and engaging with stakeholders
• Be able to manage personnel with different cultural backgrounds.
• Competent in quick and effective decision making and responding to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to proactively drive positive change and improvement initiatives.
• Be a role model to establish effective team working and have experience as a trainer and mentor.
• Highly proficient in spoken and written English. Spoken and written Arabic is an advantage.
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Work, Excel and PowerPoint.