Environmental Advisor

Shell · Caracas We are seeking a Venezuelan Environmental Advisor to support environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, environmental assurance, environmental monitoring, and environmental management activities associated with offshore and onshore projects in Venezuela. This role is intended for a senior professional who brings strong knowledge of the Venezuelan oil and gas sector, environmental regulatory framework, local industry practices, and field execution realities. The position is expected to provide leadership, guidance, and informed judgment across environmental studies, permitting strategies, environmental compliance programs, environmental monitoring campaigns, environmental reporting, field assurance activities, and contractor oversight. Accountabilities Environmental Permitting and Regulatory Compliance Support preparation, submission, follow-up and maintenance of environmental permits, authorizations, approvals and regulatory submissions required for project activities. Assist in the coordination of environmental studies, impact assessments, environmental management plans and supporting documentation required by regulatory authorities Maintain permit registers, compliance trackers, commitment registers and environmental regulatory action plans Monitor compliance with permit conditions, environmental commitments and regulatory obligations Support regulatory inspections, audits, information requests and compliance verification activities Prepare environmental reports, technical summaries and compliance updates required by management and regulatory authorities Support engagement and communication with environmental authorities, government agencies, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders Environmental Studies, Baselines and Monitoring Programs Support planning and execution of environmental baseline studies, monitoring programs, technical surveys and environmental assessments Coordinate environmental consultants and technical specialists performing environmental fieldwork and data collection activities Consolidate environmental data and monitoring results into technical reports and project decision-making processes Support implementation of environmental monitoring programs associated with marine ecology, biodiversity, water quality, sediment quality, environmental performance and other project-specific requirements Assist in the review of environmental impact assessments, environmental studies and consultant deliverables Support environmental data management and maintenance of environmental records, databases and project files Environmental Compliance, Assurance and Environmental Supervision Support implementation of environmental compliance programs and environmental supervision activities required under project approvals and environmental authorizations Conduct environmental inspections, site visits, field verification activities and environmental compliance reviews Participate in environmental audits and assurance activities involving contractors, vessels, shore bases, logistics facilities, storage locations, waste management contractors and project sites Track environmental findings, observations, audit actions and corrective action close-out activities Verify implementation of environmental mitigation measures, permit requirements and environmental commitments by contractors and project teams. Maintain environmental evidence files and auditable records demonstrating compliance with project requirements Waste Management and Waste Assurance Support development, implementation and maintenance of project waste management plans Monitor compliance of waste management activities with regulatory requirements, company standards and project commitments Verify segregation, storage, transportation, treatment and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams Maintain waste inventories, manifests, disposal records and waste tracking systems. Conduct inspections and audits of waste contractors, transpo