Job title | Offshore Senior HSE Specialist - Block 8 | Grade | |
Stream | Upstream | Function | Upstream HSE (Muscat & Field) |
Location | Oman - Block-8 | Budget control | *OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant* |
Reporting to | Head of HSE Block-60 & MGP | Direct reports | None |
Job purpose To effectively support all activities on the implementation of OQ HSE management system for all Block#8 activities assuring compliance with HSE standards on the rig and rigless locations. Performs routine functions related to planning, developing, advising, monitoring and facilitate the implementation of health safety & environmental compliance, operational safety, process safety management and programs across OQ field concession areas, particularly in permanent or temporary live hydrocarbon process facilities, plants, wellheads and associated projects such as overhaul. Implementation of HSE Management System (i.e. ISO 45001/14001), Policies and relevant legal compliance, international standards and good practices. Planning to achieve and maintain field and corporate HSE objectives and targets, and the overall Health, Safety and Environmental Management System at OQ upstream; through the gathering and analysis of observations, incidents and accidents, visual site inspections, site HSE KPIs for use at the site, and Corporate levels and assists with the application of engineering and administrative controls to reduce the HSE risk and impacts associated with site operations. The position will act in accordance with the Group’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, objectives, targets and KPIs as well as, policies, guidelines and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani’s government & other legal justification’s, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives. |
- Support the implementation of OQ HSE management system for Block-8 operation and well services operations.
- Provide technical problem solving, Risk Management, Accident prevention, environmental awareness to the operational supervisors.
- Develop / review of HSE offshore standards and procedures.
- Develop HSE scope of work and technical evaluations for all offshore related activities and projects.
- Develop and maintain HSE contract management system.
- Lead on HSE issues and on the implementation of the project HSE management requirements.
- Attend/conduct regular HSE meetings with operation and contractors to discuss HSE Issues, alerts, concerns and potential hazards.
- Promote a proactive safety awareness (campaigns, initiatives) at all levels within operation and contractor personnel.
- Initiate yearly drill plans with scenarios, and ensure drill are reported and learnings are captured.
- Develop of offshore emergency respond procedure and ensure aligned with corporate standard.
- Develop / review of offshore security standard.
- Conduct HSE trainings related to PTW. Risk Assessment, HSE Auditing and Safety Observation processes.
- Implementation of operations HSE plans and procedures.
- Monitoring and ensuring compliance with SWP (Safe Work Practices), such as PTW, Safe Isolation and Safe Operating Procedures (SOP) such as Sampling, Loading and offloading, Positive Handover.
- Effective implementation and monitoring of operational process safety management on live facilities.
- Review contractor HSE plans and method statements, TRA to ensure they are suitable and fit for purpose.
- Run TRA meetings and ensure, implementation of the control measures by job owner.
- Review contractor day to day activities to ensure implementation as per plans and procedures.
- Develop corrective and preventive actions CAPA, to prevent OQ assets from loss or impact arising from HSE issues.
- Conduct HSE management system audits, policies, and procedures to ensure fulfilment OQ and contractor obligation to contract scope of work, project HSE Plans and programs.
- Responsible to evaluate and monitor contractors and sub-contractors HSE performance and ensure compliance to OQ HSE policies HSE MS.
- Initiate and participate in planning and implementing the risk management procedure and preparation of risk assessment registers and HRA.
- Participate, in planning and updating the environmental aspects register with accordance approved environmental compliance procedures.
- Execution of all HSE Audits and inspections with accordance to OQ HSE MS requirements.
- Enforce and monitor implementation of HSE management system within OQ facilities
- Responsible to report all incidents and accidents including near misses occurred within field project in line with OQ incident reporting and investigation standards and procedure.
- Leading and facilitating TapRooT incident investigation and RCA.
- Conducts in-house HSE training and establish suitable training programs for specific job positions on company HSE procedures.
- Preparation of yearly, quarterly, monthly statistical reports, dashboards, Intelext reports.
- Monitor the progress of HSE performance, maintain a high level of HSE awareness and encourage other disciplines employees’ participation in risk assessment and OQ safety observation programs OIC.
- Provide HSE support to entire OQ Field assets to run safe and smooth operations “ALARP”
- Ensure availability of adequate safety & emergency response equipment to be in operable condition and certification are up-to date.
- Conduct TBT among the staff and provide advice on industrial safety best practices.
- Participates in the periodic (daily, weekly, monthly etc.) Field Operations Progress Meetings.
- Assists in the preparation and implementation of Site Emergency Response Procedures.
- Participate in Emergency Response and crisis management training and exercises; be part of on-scene command structure in a field event.
- Managing incident and On-scene commanding and control.
- Document incident data and feeding essential information into HSE Database (INTELEX) to facilitate follow up incident corrective actions and preventive actions until closure.
- Formulating local HSE procedures and lateral learning sessions from incidents presentations and alerts.
- Analyses HSE leading and lagging indicators in the HSE database and provide feedback on status.
- To maintain frequent visit to site as required (Offshore)
- Plan the HSE reports, including monthly reports and data Analysis Trends related to HSEs Functions.
- Enforcement of OQ lifesaving rules and Enforce implementation of OPAL HSE standards.
- Conduct field HSE Induction for OQ Staff, visitors and contractors.
- Training and coaching of field personnel on OQ HSE policies and procedures including but not limited to PTW.
- Reviews the HSE aspects in the Contractor's method statements, plans, schedules, and procedures to ensure they match the contractual agreements with OQ.
- Carry out road safety compliance spot checks, participate in road safety campaigns to enhance road safety standard.
- Review Management of Change MoC and ensure all change management are risk assessed and all controls are in place.
- Participate in HAZOP/HAZID/SIL and relevant AI-PSM risk management Studies.
- Ensure to Work safely and think proactively about personal safety and safety of others at work
- Actively participate in, contribute to, and promote company occupational health, safety, security and environment culture.
- Stand-by/on-call duties when required; and
- Any other related tasks may be assigned part of job requirements.
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Key interactions Internal: Internal: Function Heads, Department Managers, Employees. External: External Auditors, Insurance Companies, Contractors |
Notable Working Conditions. Field Operations and office environment, Moderate to intensive computer screen use. |
Education requirements | - Bachelor degree in HSE or Engineering or related field
- Minimum 15 years of Experience in HSE in Oil and Gas Upstream Sector
- More than 10 years of experience in managing Offshore HSE assurance
- Have knowledge in contractor technical evaluation in terms of HSE compliance during tendering
- Certified lead auditor OHS/IMS - Preferably Certified Rig inspector (IADC)
- Familiar with OPAL HSE standards.
- Well acquainted with international standards such as API/ANSI.
- Member of professional safety institution with current CPD would be a plus.
- Level-3-International-Award-in-Delivering-Training would be a plus.
- Preferably Certified Incident investigator RCA.
- Fully conversant with MS work office application with good presentation skills.
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Language requirements | Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English |
Background and experience | Competencies and skills |
- 15 years’ relevant experience in similar role within the Oil and Gas industry preferable in offshore processes.
- More than 10 years of experience in managing Offshore HSE assurance.
- Experience in writing HSE manuals and procedures
- Significant experience and training abilities with HSE related systems including PTW. Risk Assessment, HSE Auditing and Safety Observation processes.
- Experienced in conducting and or leading an incident investigation.
- Experience with auditing of safety management systems.
- Strong HSE leadership skills with ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams.
- knowledge of offshore environmental and waste disposal practices.
- Strong interpersonal skills that can lead and promote a good safety culture.
- Ability to train and develop personnel in HSE drilling and well service operations.
- Fundamentals of HSSE - Comprehensive knowledge of occupational health & safety. Detailed understanding of general industry standards and the requirements of the more frequently referenced standards
- Knowledge of OHSAS 18001 and RC14001.
- Knowledge of risk management methods and practices.
- Knowledge of HAZOP or similar studies
- A self-starter with a strong delivery oriented attitude. Good communication, reporting and presentation skills.
| - An acquaintance of HSE processes and management.
- Conversant with National and international laws & regulations governing environmental and safety issues and upstream operations.
- Ability to cope with uncertainties and knowledge on how they will influence the business.
- Excellent people management and communication skills.
- Strong planning abilities
- Computer knowledge in MS Office applications like MS Word, MS excel. Good knowledge of SAP
- Possess analytical thinking in data analysis.
- Leadership and people management skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Generate awareness among team members on standard operation procedures, reliability, environmental, and safety requirements.
- Strong communication, verbal and written skills
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