Environmental Scientist II at Amaiden Energy Nigeria

Main Functions

• Provide guidance and advice on Technical, Operational, and Safety, Security, Health and Environmental (SSH&E) aspects of environmental data collection during field operations.
• Act as protected species observer (PSO) during other survey operations

Tasks and Responsibilities
In addition to the Level 1 tasks, a Level 2:

• Inspect establishments to ensure that there are no hazards.
• Set up and maintain equipment.
• Collect samples of materials for laboratory analysis.
• Ensure the integrity of samples being transported to the laboratory.
• Identify and measure levels of pollutants in samples.
• Prepare charts and reports that summarize test results.

Job Requirements
Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a closely related position ; ExxonMobil experience preferred
• Must have strong technical skills to monitor and advise on technical aspects of data acquisition, sample preservation, processing, interpretation, classification and reporting; including; logistics, operations, instrumentation, equipment, recording, and positioning
• Must be well versed in SSH&E practices and processes for field operations
• Must be knowledgeable with the sampling and preservation of water column, surficial and near surficial sediments for environmental, geochemical or geological/geotechnical purposes
• Must be trained at observing and identifying marine mammals or in compliance with the most recent Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) guidelines (or other standards defined for the area of operations).
• Must have excellent communication skills, possess high level of integrity, and willingness to build trust and accountability in inter-personal relationships while working in team setting
• Must be fluent in both written and spoken English
• Must be proficient in current communication mediums and technologies (i.e., Microsoft Office, telecommunications, email, meetings)
• Must be in good physical condition and shall comply with all project health and safety requirements (including any vendor, vessel or country-specific certifications required to work offshore)
• Must comply with requirements per the agreement.
• Certifications must be current and not due to expire for the anticipated duration of the project.