Senior Offshore HSE Advisor 23170

SeadrillHouston, TX
Onsite

About The Position

The overall objective of the role is to be a visible and engaged champion of Seadrill’s Task Process (PIMED - Plan, Identify, Manage, Execute & Debrief) to drive Safe, Efficient and Reliable Operations. The focus of the role is to support and verify the application of the Task Process and Seadrill’s Safety Tools, and the implementation of Seadrill’s Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) requirements through rig operations via visible, proactive and engaged HSE coaching. The role involves making decisions relevant to assigned responsibilities to ensure alignment with quality and organizational objectives, and being accountable for overseeing and maintaining compliance with processes within the scope of the role.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Offshore HSE or 10 Years’ Experience in Onshore HSE related field outside of drilling industry.
  • Must possess strong analytical skills and be able to confidently communicate.
  • Team player and must aim to continually monitor and promote all core HSE processes to Offshore Crews and Onshore Rig Management.
  • Qualified and proficient in incident investigation and root cause identification processes.
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel…. etc.).
  • Effectively communicate message in either written or verbal form.
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken).
  • Maintain currency and SME knowledge of industry initiatives impacting Seadrill operations (e.g., IADC, DROPS, HPOG…)
  • Knowledge and understanding of applicable HSE regulatory requirements.
  • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of applicable Client requirements and/or bridging documents.
  • Familiarity with Flag and Coastal State requirements and applicable international regulations (ex. ISM, IMO…etc.).
  • Minimum of 36 months in position of Offshore HSE Advisor, and 5 years in an HSE role.
  • Holds a NEBOSH International General Certificate in OH&S or equivalent HSE certification.
  • Participation on audit team with Company Auditor on HSE Compliance Audit, competence verified by Company Audit Team member.
  • BOSIET
  • NEBOSH International General Certificate in OH&S or equivalent HSE certification.

Nice To Haves

  • Higher education qualification in HSE/Engineering or Risk Management discipline.

Responsibilities

  • Support and verify the application of the Task Process and Seadrill’s Safety Tools.
  • Support and verify the implementation of Seadrill’s Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) requirements through rig operations via visible, proactive and engaged HSE coaching.
  • Administer and support rig compliance actions assigned to the rig in the BROA system to ensure closure within assigned deadlines (where rigs are contracted to Petrobras).
  • Act as the focal point for internal and external HSE audits onboard (Including ISM, Company, Regulatory, Client HSE Audits).
  • Maintain a subject matter expertise of relevant Client and Regulatory requirements impacting the rig and/or Seadrill operations.
  • Responsible for the completion of monthly Rig Verifications to verify rig compliance to core HSE requirements.
  • Provide day to day guidance, coaching, mentoring and direct supervision to Offshore HSE Advisors (OHSEAs) under their responsibility, including the provision of work plans and routines.
  • Provide inputs for the OHSEA objectives, Personal Development Plan, and annual performance management activities.
  • Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME), coach, and champion the PIMED process onboard the rig.
  • Demonstrate Visible Leadership by active interactions with onboard and onshore management and crews via a direct ‘boots on deck’ approach.
  • Provide PIMED coaching to senior supervisors i.e. Empowering Eight onboard the rig.
  • Actively support Start Safe HSE programs.
  • Maintain a subject matter expertise of HSEQ and other relevant Directives within Seadrill Management System (SMS).
  • Champion HSE and Operational Discipline including core areas of: Seadrill Life Saving Rules, Major Accident Hazard Management, Environmental Management and Reporting.
  • Maintain currency and SME level proficiency with the SMS to support coaching and mentoring the crew and overall rig compliance with all HSE Policies, Directives and Procedures.
  • Ensures and encourages active collaboration as an integral part of the Area HSE team and HSE Function.
  • Complete Preventive Maintenance tasks (PMs) as defined in the maintenance system, limited to: Fall Protection Equipment inspections, Portable Ladder inspections, Gas detectors.
  • Recommend improvement plans based on trends (refer to Safety Reporter, Insight and recent investigations and audit findings) and HSE Advisor feedback to HSE Manager.
  • Active collaboration with onboard rig management team to identify support areas/opportunities in the daily Control of Work meeting.
  • Proactively identifying and communicating lessons learned, opportunities for improvement and best practices to line management to ensure continuous improvement.
  • Engage with necessary stakeholders to support implementation of Red Rig Recovery Plans.
  • Lead or support HSE event investigations as directed.
  • Share HSE industry good practices, lessons learned, safety and environmental alerts, as necessary.
  • Support Rig leadership team to verify the effective implementation and sustainability of the STAR Program, and coach the rig teams on the criticality of engaged STAR conversations and STAR Drills.
  • In collaboration with HSE and Rig Management develop, execute, and monitor Rig HSE plans.
  • Share lessons learned stemming from external audits (Client/Regulatory) to drive consistency and good practice throughout rigs operating in the Area.

Benefits

  • Competitive package built around an attractive base salary and a range of benefits tailored to your location.
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