Protected Species Observer III (Geoscience)

About the role

ExxonMobil is looking for a Protected Species Observer III in Georgetown, Guyana, to observe marine mammals and other protected species during survey operations. The observer documents sightings and acoustic detections in JNCC or other approved formats, monitors permits and environmental restrictions, and calls for a shutdown of survey operations when limiting conditions are reached.

Key responsibilities

• Verify that vendors and their subcontractors follow permit requirements, project plans and industry standards
• Communicate technical, operational and SSH&E concerns to the ExxonMobil Lead QC so the project meets company standards
• Monitor the occurrence and location of protected species relative to field equipment and coordinate with vendor personnel in the work area
• Oversight of vendor operations and collection of effort, protected species and other observational data and reports

Required profile

• Completed recognized PSO training course appropriate to the equipment, species and jurisdiction; for passive acoustic monitoring, operators must have attended recognised training and at least one must hold a bachelor's or higher degree in bioacoustics or a related science
• Minimum of 10 years of field experience as a PSO; ExxonMobil experience preferred
• Experience collecting environmental samples and data, including sampling, testing and classification techniques, industry SSH&E standards, sampling equipment and reporting requirements, and awareness of OIMS procedures
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Good physical condition and compliance with project health and safety requirements, including any offshore certifications
• Compliance with company drug and alcohol and infectious disease prevention programmes

Required skills

• Excellent communication skills, integrity and teamwork
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, telecommunications, email and meetings
• Well versed in SSH&E practices for field operations