HSE Advisor

Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world’s leading energy companies. 

We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination. 

The world is re-thinking its energy supply and energy security needs; planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources. We are here to help our clients meet these evolving energy needs. 

This is an exciting time to join us on this journey.    

We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week. 

Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?  

JOB TITLE: HSE ADVISOR

The post is based offshore on the Hewit field on a 2/3 rotation – fixed term 6 months.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

•  Act as focal point for contract activities on HSE matters on site

• Represent the Company and its HSE management system to Clients and Subcontractors

• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with client HSE representatives and Petrofac personnel to ensure a safe working environment

• Advise on HSE legislative changes and industry initiatives

• Actively participate in company initiatives and support contract implementation

• Assist the development and implementation of contract HSE objectives and targets in line with the Petrofac HSE Strategy

• Co-ordinate the delivery of Petrofac HSE themes, campaigns, and initiatives

• Prepare HSE reports and statistics for contract / asset for internal and external reporting

• Identify and review improvements to task procedures and methods of working

• Review and maintain the contract HSE Bridging arrangements, Plan and Risk Register.

• Investigate and review near misses, accidents and incidents

• Complete regular site visits, monitoring activities and processes, meeting staff and providing briefings

• Conduct HSE audits

• Maintain Petrofac’s incident database, and seek to resolve and close out actions arising

• Interface with the Petrofac Occupational Health contractor and site Medics

• Undertake HSE inductions for employees joining the Company

• Attend and participate in Company and Client HSE meetings

• Be an active member of the HSE Team, sharing activities and supporting other team members

• Participate in Emergency Response Team (ERT) duty rotas and advise client on ER matters as appropriate

• Contribute to regulatory inspections.

• Assist in the development, and ensure implementation of, the HSE objectives and targets for the Project.

• Co-ordinate and disseminate environmental, health & safety information and legislation, and advise on implementation.

• Update management system procedures and other legislative documentation

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: 

• Formal qualification in a health or safety related discipline essential

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent degree-level qualification desirable

• IOSH and / or IEMA Membership preferred

• Good interpersonal, communication and team skills.

• Good working knowledge of UK HS&E legislation and experience

• Demonstrating compliance with relevant legislation through audit and assurance

• Demonstrable achievement in drafting and implementing HS&E improvement objectives and plans

• Experience in regulatory liaison and hosting inspections from regulatory agencies, for example HSE and EA. 

• Good level of computer literacy

• Exceptional communication skills

• Ability to liaise with all levels within Petrofac and Client organisations and proven track record of developing relationships

• A reliable team player with a strong proactive nature

• Ability to use initiative and work with minimal supervision  

• Previous experience as an HSE Adviser within an Oil & Gas operational environment is preferred

• Inspection and audit experience of accredited (ISO14001 and 45001) Safety & Environmental Management System (SEMS) is preferred