Construction Site HSE Advisor

Our client, an oil and gas operator company is seeking a Construction Site HSE Advisor, based in solar plant construction site with strong involvement in the project preparation, monitoring and execution.  High level of autonomy and ability to manage HSE in remote locations are required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures strict compliance with PROJECT HSE requirements, HSE contractual clauses and any other documents governing relations with contractors.
• Ensure strict compliance with HSE instructions, rules and procedures in force in company, affiliate and / or Special Purpose Vehicle and applicable for the project.
• Provides Construction Design & Management (CDM) advice and support, including review of pre-construction information, health and safety files, construction phase plans, risk assessments and method statements.
• Supports project team in the safe execution of any operational activities, including participation in Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRAs), review of quality and HSE plans, inspection and test plans, kick-off meetings, safety standdowns and relevant meetings.
• Manages HSE evaluations of any new contractors.
• Develops and deploys company HSE Management system.
• Promotes company Safety culture & follows implementation of company HSE systems. Establishes HSE monitoring, inspection and audit programs, supports Management Joint Safety Tours and ensures follow-up of the HSE Action Tracking Register.
• Ensures Project HSE training and Induction programs implementation.
• Promotes a proactive and positive intervention approach to site teams.
• Promotes HSE and Sustainability awareness among the workforce, through proposals and monitoring of toolbox talks, incentive schemes, lessons learned, supervision, and management.
• Promotes any HSE initiative to be implemented on site, such as but not limited to communication campaigns, safety culture programs, World Day for Safety & Environment.
• Advises and accompanies contractor on general and specific operational HSE matters.
• Reviews and verifies implementation of Contractor HSE plans / procedures including tasks’ specific documents and ensures documentation is kept up to date.
• Monitors Contractor HSE performance and provides proposals for its continuous improvement at site.
• Ensures that site HSE meetings and reviews are performed and recorded accordingly.
• Monitors and reports to Company's Renewables UK Head of HSE and Company's Renewables HQ HSE management the level of project compliance regarding implementation of HSEQ standards, any local by-laws and government legislation.
• Other responsibilities include; site HSR risk management, environmental aspects management, and HSE reporting.

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous HSE professional experience in the energy industry and construction sector(s) of which should ideally be on site.
• Technical degree or diploma (plus internationally recognized HSE degree/diploma)
• Experience in the power sector will be beneficial.
• Knowledge of local regulations regarding construction health and safety as applicable to solar installations, labour laws etc.
• Proven autonomy and ability to manage contacts are required.
• Precision and zero compromise / tolerance approach on HSE and technical excellence.
• Ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to HSE topics.
• Ability to prepare, review, and audit working procedures.
• Ability to prepare reports on all HSE technical matters.
• Ability of conducting HSE incident investigations.
• Ability to plan, implement, and supervise training in all areas of safe working is essential.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in developing, implementing, and continuously improving health & safety, and environment management systems requirements.
• Good English language oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Team player and able to build and maintain relationships both internally and externally.
• Proficient computer skills with MS office and other day-to-day work-related software applications are necessary.