Lead development and implementation of HSE Management Systems, risk management, audits, incident investigations, contractor pre-qualification, KPI monitoring, training, emergency procedures, and HSES oversight for energy projects. Provide technical support during tendering, supervise HSES personnel, manage budgets, and liaise with clients and management to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
Job Overview:
The Principal HSES Specialist is tasked with solving complex HSES-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. They may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and are regarded as a specialist in the field of HSES. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in HSES and broad knowledge of the HSES discipline within the Health Safety Environment Security function.
ResponsibilitiesKey Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Develop, lead implementation, and ensure HSE Management System (HSE-MS) is in line with corporate, legislative, and client requirements
- Develop an integrated approach to HSES Risk Management process
- Participate and provide inputs as required and ensure mitigating controls remain suitable and sufficient
- Develop and implement HSES plans, procedures, and instructions as required by Contract and in line with corporate and legislative requirements
- Manage, monitor, and advise on all matters related to HSES
- Provide technical and commercial support during tendering stage
- Establish tangible and relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to the area of responsibility, monitor compliance, and identify trends
- Planning and execution of the internal and external HSES Audits and compliance assurance programs
- Complete subcontractor/vendor HSES pre-qualification and bid evaluation process
- Follow-up closeout and maintain HSES actions
- Prepare HSES budget and ensure compliance
- Engage in professional development to lead HSES changes in technology and systems
- Supervise HSES personnel to support their professional development through competency assurance programs
- Lead Incident Investigations and Root Cause Analysis
- Proactive client interface
- Guide the production of HSES information, training, education, and awareness material for the Project and business line
- Develop and maintain Emergency Procedures
- Maintain a high standard of safe working practice, quality, and productivity, and ensure compliance with the code of business conduct
- Coordinate Project HSES activities
- Conduct business travel as necessary to support project/operations requirements
- Communicate with and advise management on issues and concerns relating to projects and site operations requiring HSE support and guidance
- Communicate, present, or justify overall HSE performance to management as necessary
Essential Qualification and Education:
- Degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in HSES related field
- 7-8 years of HSE Experience within the Energy Industry
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
- Familiarity with company, facility, and project-specific HSES terms, requirements, and deliverables
- Maintain key competencies associated with the HSES function
- Trained and experienced ISO standards lead auditor (9001, 14001, or 45001)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Sharepoint) and other relevant online applications
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
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For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.
McDermott International London, England Office
London, United Kingdom
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