Waste Management Coordinator I at ABNL Limited

ABNL Limited was incorporated in 1992 as an Oil and Gas servicing company with a vision to provide professional engineering and technical services to the Oil and Gas exploration and production companies in Nigeria and the West African sub-region. Since its incorporation, the company has grown in leaps and bounds, expanding its business horizon, but still within the Oil and Gas sector.

ABNL is a 100% owned indigenous firm, with a shareholding in excess of 100 million Naira. Its' directors are individuals of proven integrity, who over the years have acquired the requisite experience in the Oil and Gas business, as well as in the banking and finance sector. The integrity of the directors and the staff of the company have been a priceless contributive factor in the growth and wellbeing of the company.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Waste Management Coordinator I

Location: Onne, Rivers
Employment Type: Contract

Main Functions

• Oversee the planning, coordination and monitoring of solid and liquid waste management for the Upstream / Downstream Operations environment. Supervise the day-to-day implementation of waste services provision by 3rd party contractors, and provide timely direction and support to ensure Operations waste requirements are met, and overall conformance to Company waste management principles and philosophies is achieved.

Tasks and Responsibilities
Pre-Start-up:

• Identify and promote adherence to safe and environmentally compliant work procedures and practices
• Support establishment and implementation of work procedures for waste management facilities at
• Upstream worksites Plant and Marine Facilities and associated sites
• Establish and implement a system of KPI’s and controls to monitor waste contractor performance
• Monitor 3rd party contractors implementation of agreed work scope and service delivery
• Work with 3rd party contractors to implement waste services that meet and react to Operations needs
• Steward the interface between worksite representatives of Operations, Drilling and others as appropriate, to ensure effective management of workgroup needs and expectations specific to waste management services provision

Post-Start-up:

• Primary contact point for 3rd party waste contractors and/or Company work groups with regards to waste management
• Promote and foster safe work systems and positive behaviors by 3rd party contractors performing waste management services
• Develop, implement and report against a contractor performance monitoring and assessment program
• Support the Logistics Supervisor to implement work scope change within and/or between contractor entities in support of continuous improvement in waste management efficiencies and services for Operations, Drilling and others as appropriate
• Ensure timely, complete and accurate reporting of activities by 3rd party waste services Contractors
• Coordinate monthly Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) and waste data reporting and information dissemination between Contractor, Logistics and Environment & Regulatory work group functions
• Support the Logistics Supervisor with representation at monthly Contractor/Company interface meetings, quarterly procurement and supply meetings, and other forums as applicable
• Support the Logistics Supervisor in the reporting and/or investigation of incidents and high potential consequence near misses
• Maintain general awareness of the serviceability, cleanliness, maintenance and utilization of Company assets supplied for contractor use, and where considered to be deficient, steward a response by Contractor and/or escalate as necessary
• Monitor contractor facilities and worksites to ensure conformance to minimum workplace standards for housekeeping, hazardous chemicals and waste materials storage and handling, spill response capacity, and other requirements
• Support 3rd party contractor and or Operations in the conduct of routine and non-routine environmental measurement verification and monitoring specific to waste management equipment and/or activities
• Maintain awareness of Company and 3rd party contractor permits, licenses and other statutory obligations relating to waste management services, equipment and / or activities, in order to verify ongoing compliance
• Conduct review and analysis of contractor monthly Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) performance
• and operational reports, and provide timely distribution to Logistics Supervisor, Safety, Health and
• Environmental SHE team, and others as applicable
• Actively support 3rd party contractors in promoting an integrated waste management program, and in delivering workforce communication and/or awareness in support of Companies’ waste management hierarchy (avoid / reduce / reuse/ recycle / dispose)

Execution:

• Responsible for the day to day coordination of waste management services by 3rd party contractor entities
• Provide interface and guidance to 3rd party contractors on the waste management requirements of
• Operations, Drilling and other groups as applicable, so that scheduling, safety, cost efficiency and quality objectives are met
• Monitor delivery of 3rd party contractors’ activities and/or services to ensure conformance to approved
• Statement of Work (SOW) • Provide specialist advice on waste stream specific waste management
• Provide specialist input at meetings: Logistics team meetings, Facility Toolbox meetings, Planning Meetings,
• Contractor meetings and workshops

Compliance:

• Ensure waste management activities are compliant with all applicable company oi System (oi) standards.
• Ensure company Management Of Change Process is adhered to
• Liaise closely with Operations, Drilling and other groups as applicable on waste management activities and issues
• Liaise closely with Contracts and Procurement Group in the management of waste services contractors and  suppliers.

Best Practices:

• Actively support implementation of Companies’ waste management hierarchy (avoid / reduce / reuse/ recycle / dispose)
• Participate in the continuous improvement of waste management activities and initiatives
• Identify and implement new KPI’s for improved monitoring and measurement of 3rd party contractor performance.

Cost Control:

• Review and validate 3rd party contractor invoices prior to submitting to the Contract Administrator for approval for payment
• Review / identify opportunities for improved cost efficiency specific to waste management services
• Forecast future Project waste service requirements to support budget development and cost division SSHE
• Communicate Safety, Security, Health, and Environment (SSHE) requirements to 3rd party waste contractors to ensure understanding of security, safety, health and environmental concerns associated with waste management services at Company-controlled worksites
• Lead by example through demonstrating regular, proactive use of the safety management and loss prevention tools
• Demonstrate safety leadership with continuous commitment to safe workplace behavior and work conduct.

Requirements
Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in Applies Science, Environmental Management, or equivalent
• Safety leadership qualifications or certifications
• Incident investigation training (i.e. Taproot).

Experience:

• Experience in environmental management and /or waste management, with remote experience preferred
• Experience within a large corporation or complex organizational setting
• Experience supervising contractors within a dynamic, challenging and/or unpredictable environment
• Experience in the operation of waste facilities (waste processing equipment and landfills)
• Experience in the environmental monitoring of waste facilities and activities (including water, air, noise emissions).

Competencies:

• Highest standard of Safety, Health, Environment aptitude and cultivates the same in others
• Cultural sensitivity
• Understanding of Company and worksite-specific endeavors for best practice waste management
• Work in extreme and remote environments
• Ability to interface professionally with 3rd party contractors, suppliers and end users/receivers of services
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to form effective working relationship with others, while maintaining focus for broader company objectives
• Ability to foster co-operation and collaboration with others.

General Technical Skills:

• Strong safety and conformance / compliance focus
• Good interpersonal and motivational skills
• Knowledge of spill response, cleanup and reporting
• Incident investigation training (i.e. Taproot).

Specific Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of safety management tools and processes. (i.e. Step back 5x5, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Risk Assessment)
• Understanding and knowledge of local waste regulations and permitting
• Good working knowledge of landfill operational practices, and waste handling, treatment and disposal processes
• Good knowledge of environmental aspect.

Specific Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science or Higher National Diploma in Engineering or Sciences
• 5+ years relevant oil & gas industry experience
• Experience in waste management, logistics & transportation
• Behavioural expectations: Strong Team Player, Good Communication skills (written and verbal), Good
• Coordination and Collaboration skills, Good Technical, Problem solving and Analytical skills
• 5+ years broad knowledge and experience with
• Experience in waste management, logistics & transportation
• Ability to work in outdoor environment and handle physically demanding tasks.

Application Closing Date
4th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume in MS Word format to: jobs@abnl.net using the Job Title as the subject of the email.