Technical Advisor (Marine Pollution)

Job Description

Technical Advisor (Marine Pollution)

Job Location:

London with extensive world wide travel
Job Salary:

£56,000 upwards
Job Benefits:

Excellent allowances, health benefits, flexible working, continuous training and development
Job Keywords:

Marine Pollution Jobs / Marine Biology Jobs / Technical Advisor Jobs / Biology Jobs

The Company:
We are currently working with a leading Marine Pollution company who respond to oil or chemical spills worldwide. Their highly skilled international team are ready to assist 24 hours a day and provide vast technical advice.

The Role:
This role involves emergency response and attending on site oil and chemical spills globally, providing advice to international parties including governments. You will be involved in assessing compensation claims, regular presentations and organising workshops as part of the companies education work. Duties include:
Providing advice and effective response strategies and methods to alleviate damage
Undertaking aerial reconnaissance and boat / shoreline surveys to report oil movement etc.
Monitoring response operation and investigating damage to environment
Recording and reporting findings efficiently
Liaising with all parties including ship owners, insurers, case handlers, government etc.
Carry the 24-hour emergency pager when required
Investigate the scientific, technical and financial aspects of alleged damage to economic resources and the environment
Prepare claim assessments and reports
Advise government authorities and shipping / oil organizations on preparedness and response
Undertake studies on preparedness for international organisations
Provide presentations, written papers, external training and courses for all levels of personnel involved
Maintain awareness of developments in oil spill response techniques

Requirements:
A higher degree in a relevant scientific, engineering or marine pollution related subject
Relevant previous working or research experience and evidence of applying scientific principles and training
Working experience of travelling under demanding circumstances and working long hours
Full UK / European driving license (manual)
Confident, with a professional and patient manner with strong interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal communication skills to deliver complex technical messages clearly
Competent swimmer
Willing to be available on a continuous basis 24/7 throughout the year and to travel extensively sometimes with only a few hours notice to anywhere in the world
Fluency in another language is beneficial but not essential

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