Rig HSE Advisor

Transocean

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rig HSE Advisor supports, coaches, and advises rig personnel on implementing the Company HSE management system, spending most of their work time at worksites. The role visibly supports the Company’s Shared Values and Strategic Initiatives and verifies compliance with HSE management system requirements. It reports directly to the Master/OIM and functionally to the Onshore HSE Focal Point for rig HSE activities, including timely incident reporting, and is accountable for maintaining effective communication with both reporting lines. The role supervises the Safety Officer and Safety Engineer where applicable. The Rig HSE Advisor promotes a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment; supports operational discipline and Control of Work; and helps protect personnel, the environment, and assets by applying the hierarchy of controls. The advisor participates in safety and operational meetings, training, drills, incident investigations, audits, and the company’s assurance and verification processes. The role also supports installation orientation, HSE on-the-job training, development of Short Service Employees, regulatory compliance, and continual improvement of the company management system.

Requirements

High school diploma (U.S.), proof of completion of formal education, or relevant craft certificate where applicable.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in the offshore drilling industry.
Valid medical examination and vaccination certificates.
Proficiency in written and spoken English and ability to communicate effectively.
Competence in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to interact with personnel at all levels and build trusting relationships.
Qualifications in accordance with relevant authority requirements and Petroleum Safety Authority requirements (PSA reference: Activities Regulations).
Ability to meet company training requirements for the Rig HSE Advisor job level, including local and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

College or university graduate with knowledge and training applicable to the job requirements.
Previous operational experience.
Previous HSE experience; candidates without it will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide support, coaching, and advice to rig personnel on implementing the Company HSE management system, primarily at worksites.
Verify compliance with HSE management system requirements and report verification results to the OIM and HSE focal point.
Maintain timely and effective communication with both direct and functional reporting lines.
Supervise the Safety Officer and Safety Engineer where applicable.
Promote open and transparent dialogue, personnel well-being, equal development opportunities, and a respectful and inclusive work environment.
Attend and participate in required safety and operational meetings, performance appraisals where applicable, company training, emergency drills, and exercises.
Participate in Control of Work planning, support activity planning and risk assessment from an HSE perspective, and monitor worksite execution.
Use the WorkSight Assurance and Verification process, including ENGAGE, COACH, and CONFIRM, as applicable; verify personnel understand assigned roles, hazards, controls, procedures, and lessons learned.
Promote disciplined execution of tasks, recognition of at-risk behavior or conditions, and use of Time Out when necessary.
Protect personnel, the environment, and assets by applying the hierarchy of controls and company HSE requirements.
Report incidents, potential hazards, abnormal situations, and observed LCE issues to the appropriate reporting line or Master/OIM.
Maintain a safe and organized work area and understand and implement applicable major accident barriers and emergency response responsibilities.
Promote, participate in, monitor, and coach personnel on the OI and HSE processes and standards; maintain subject-matter expertise in those processes and standards.
Monitor HSE communication boards and installation orientation, and support execution of installation HSE requirements.
Review the company management system for opportunities for improvement and support organizational learning.
Coordinate HSE on-the-job training and support development of Short Service Employees in OI and HSE management system requirements.
Verify HSE management system changes are effectively communicated and understood.
Support supervisors at HSE and operational meetings and participate in incident investigations when required.
Support and monitor compliance with country-specific HSE regulations.
Participate in internal and external audits to verify compliance with the HSE management system and customer bridging documents as required.
Promote and maintain good working relationships with other departments, service-provider personnel, and customer representatives.