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We are working with a Major Oil & Gas operator to source for SHES Specialist (Marine Environmental). This is a long-term contract role working on a residential basis with 6-days per week / 8-10 hours to be based Doha, Qatar or at site office. The role will report to Project Planning Division Manager and will be part of Major Projects Integration Team.
Please see details below:
Title: SHES Specialist (Marine Environmental)
Start Date: Negotiable (typically within 1 month notice)
Duration: 36 months (potential for extension)
Location: Doha Head office or Site (Ras Laffan Industrial City), Qatar
Working Schedule: 5-days per week / 8-10 hours per day
Job Purpose:
- Responsible for ensuring that all marine and environmental aspects of offshore and nearshore LNG projects are managed in full compliance with company standards, local regulations, and international best practices.
- The role supports the development, implementation, and monitoring of environmental and marine protection strategies across all project phases, from design to execution and operations. The SHES Specialist acts as a focal point for environmental and marine matters, ensuring risks are identified, mitigated, and controlled, with particular attention to sensitive marine ecosystems and regulatory compliance in the State of Qatar.
Key Job Accountabilities:
Reports to Project Manager (Dredging).
Ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and permits applicable to marine and offshore activities
Support the development and implementation of Environmental Management Plans (EMP), Marine Protection Plans, SHES procedures and promote environmental awareness and SHES culture across project teams and contractors.
Monitor offshore and nearshore activities (e.g. dredging, marine works, installation) to ensure
environmental compliance
Conduct environmental risk assessments and support mitigation planning for project activities
Interface with regulatory authorities and support permitting processes and environmental approvals
Review and approve contractor environmental documentation, method statements, and risk assessments
Monitor environmental KPIs and ensure proper reporting of environmental performance
Support environmental impact assessments (EIA) and environmental baseline studies
Ensure implementation of mitigation measures related to marine biodiversity, water quality, and sediment control
Participate in incident investigations related to environmental or marine impacts and ensure corrective actions are implemented
Minimum Requirements:
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Sciences ,Safety, Health, Environment, Security, or Engineering
Knowledge and/or Experience:
8 years’ experience in SHES in Oil & Gas Industry.
Experience with Oil & Gas Companies, EPC contractors, subcontractors, vendors or service companies involved in the oil and gas industry.
Strong knowledge of marine environmental management (dredging, coastal works, offshore installation)
Familiarity with environmental regulations and permitting processes in the Middle East (Qatar preferred)
Experience with EIA studies, environmental monitoring programs, and compliance audits
Knowledge of international standards and guidelines (e.g. IFC, ISO 14001, MARPOL)
Experience in contractor supervision and offshore project execution
Technical and Business Skills:
Fluent in written and oral English.
Strong understanding of marine ecosystems and environmental protection measures
Knowledge of SHES management systems and regulatory frameworks
Analytical and risk assessment capabilities
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments
Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement