Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Manager

The Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Manager manages the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Company`s Environmental Management System (EMS).

Employment Opportunity      

Innovative minds will power the future of energy. The NGC Group has pioneered a world-class model for energy prosperity, spearheading the value maximization of our local natural gas sector.

As a member of our organization, you can seize the opportunity to advance your career potential and achieve extraordinary value for our country.

If you are focused on astute collaboration that drives competitiveness, we want you.

Value driven team players ready to be part of a dynamic environment are invited to apply for the position of:

Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Manager - Job ID# 13986

OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE

The Environmental and Regulatory Compliance Manager:

• Manages the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Company`s Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Is responsible for providing technical guidance and assistance to the Senior Manager Health and Safety (H&S) and Security, Leadership Team and all employees of the company in the implementation of EMS policies, procedures, practices, and training programs.
• Is additionally responsible for a system of assurance, EMS development and implementation, Reporting and Compliance, Environmental Programming and upholding the Company`s Green Agenda focus, while simultaneously safeguarding the Company`s license to operate.
• Liaises closely with members of the Leadership and Extended Leadership Team and interfaces with other internal departments.
• Is accountable for developing and administering the EMS budget within prescribed limits.

FUNCTIONS

• Develops and implements environmental strategies and action plans, to ensure corporate sustainable development within the Company`s Green Agenda focus.

• Oversees the operations of the company’s Environmental and Regulatory Compliance (ERC) Department in compliance with NGC policies, procedures and defined Environmental regulations.
• Assures the execution of the overall delivery of the company’s Environmental Management (EM) objectives via environmental Management Team’s accountability and performance.
• Provides leadership and direction in the development and interpretation EM systems including but not limited to data management, analytics, reporting and facilitating recommendations.
• Oversee activities and resource planning in collaboration with other departments and key stakeholders (internally and externally).
• Works in conjunction with Senior Management to effectively plan, develop, and implement strategies giving assurance that an EM culture is embedded to meet required company objectives.
• Develops and maintains consistently the relevant EM policies and procedures based on the needs of the organisation.
• Recommends to the management team ways to improve operational efficiency through strategic Environmental Management investment.
• Maintains awareness of industry standards, methodologies, tools, and best practices in project management in relation to EM.
• Organises all aspects of pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental health, conservation and renewable energy related conventions to safeguard the organisation's projects.
• Leads the implementation of environmental policies and practices including education and sustainable adherence to such practices.
• Ensures compliance with environmental legislation and keeps up to date with local and international regulation and legislation as it affects the performance of the organisation.
• Liaises with relevant bodies such as local authorities, public bodies and competent bodies to consistently enhance the success of relationship management, project performance or any related EM matter.
• Audits, analyses and reports environmental performance to internal and external clients and regulatory bodies to support decision making, program effectiveness and compliance.
• Ensures the facilitation of impact assessments to identify, assess and reduce an organisation's environmental risks and financial costs.
• Promotes and raises awareness, at all levels of an organisation, of the impact of emerging environmental issues.
• Develops and implements environmental management programs to continually improve the impact of the organization on the environment.
• Trains and coaches' staff at all levels on environmental issues and responsibilities to ensure awareness is understood throughout the organization.
• Writes and presents environmental reports, assuming lead responsibility in the company.
• Implements programs of environmental assurance for key contractors and service providers in the supply chain.
• Executes any other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

The minimum requirements for the position are:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering, Environmental or Natural Sciences. Postgraduate Degree or related qualification will be an asset.
• At least ten (10) years’ experience in an oil and gas/petrochemical environment in the areas of Environment and or Risk Management, of which five (5) years must be at a senior leadership professional level.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of:

• Environmental legislation at an in-depth level.
• Implementing Environmental Management programs in compliance with policies, procedures and regulations.
• Business analytics & intelligence software practice including reporting tools for representation of data.
• Environmental Management & Sustainability concepts.
• Organizational Management.
• A healthy record of delivering process improvement.
• Root cause analysis processes.

 Skills:

• Sustainable Development
• Effective Leadership Skills
• Strong Communication (oral and written)
• Analytical and Problem Solving
• Investigative and Interviewing skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Negotiation and influential skills
• Business acumen
• Strategic Management and Execution
• Employee Development
• Team Leadership
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Agility and Adaptability

 KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to anticipate, influence and assist the organisation to assess, react and rapidly adjust to changing conditions and trends of importance to the organisation.
• Ability to engage, negotiate and manage key stakeholders to ensure excellent relationship management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects through to completion and to manage competing priorities using strong planning skills.
• Strategic thinker in supporting data driven security that is measurable, quantifiable, and practical,
• Attention to detail, requires being careful and thorough about details, recognising the impact of decisions.
• Results oriented, requires establishing and maintaining challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
• Service oriented, requires ability to engage and effectively manage customer expectations.
• Complex problem-solving skills, ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and identify solutions.
• Highly engaging leadership style, ability to connect well and influence others.
• Be motivated to help the organisation become more resource efficient and realise the business benefits of increased energy efficiency.
• Demonstrates care for the environment by considering and applying the benefits of recycling and waste reduction in the execution of tasks.

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NGC offers a competitive compensation package for permanent employees, inclusive of Housing Allowance.

Interested candidates are required to apply online via the Careers tab at www.ngc.co.tt where further job details are posted.  New candidates will be required to create a Candidate Profile Account by clicking the ‘Careers’ button.

Closing date for applications October 04, 2023.

Unsuitable applications will not be acknowledged.