Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Oil & Gas)

About the role

An experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist / Engineer is sought, based in Luanda, Angola, with a strong background in the Oil & Gas industry. The role leads, monitors and oversees the implementation of Environmental, Social, Health and Safety (ESHS) requirements across Oil & Gas projects, ensuring compliance with national legislation, international standards and industry best practice.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on EHS matters and integrate environmental and occupational health and safety requirements into project execution.
• Conduct audits, risk assessments and incident investigations, and supervise contractors' EHS performance.
• Develop, implement and monitor EHS management plans, environmental management plans, risk assessments and emergency response procedures.
• Coordinate with clients, international operators, contractors, regulatory authorities and multidisciplinary project teams.

Required profile

• University degree in Environmental, Civil or Sanitary Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in EHS management, preferably in Oil & Gas, including EPC contracts, industrial facilities, processing plants, pipelines and terminals.
• Proven experience leading EHS activities through engineering, procurement, construction, installation, commissioning and operation phases.
• Experience with international Oil & Gas operators, EPC contractors or internationally financed developments is highly advantageous.
• Portuguese is essential; English is a strong advantage.

Required skills

• Knowledge of international EHS standards, Oil & Gas HSE requirements and applicable legislation.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Understanding of process safety, hazardous materials, confined spaces, working at height, hot work, lifting operations and permit-to-work systems.
• Ability to lead risk assessments, audits, incident investigations and corrective and preventive action planning.
• Proficiency in EHS management systems, reporting tools and computer applications.