Senior HSE Advisor

Job Description

Wood is currently seeking a site-based Senior HSSE Advisor to join its Operations team in the North West of England. We are keen to hear from professionals with a genuine passion to make a difference combined with a keen eye for sensible risk management and a result-focused approach.

The role will support a tank maintenance contract on a high hazard oil & gas facility in the Cheshire area. Candidates should have experience working in the high hazard sector and bring fresh ideas to counteract typical HSE challenges encountered on long-term maintenance contracts. A forward-thinking approach is needed along with the ability to align stakeholders to common goals.

Reporting to the Site Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of timely advice and guidance on all matters pertaining to Health, Safety and the Environment with respect to Legislation, Company Policy / Management System and Client requirements, thereby ensuring business HSE risks are identified and eliminated or mitigated.

Functionally reporting to the local Senior HSSE Manager, the successful candidate will also form part of the Wood UK Operations HSSE Team and therefore have access to an extensive support network.

Training and development will be provided to enable candidates to succeed in this role along with the opportunity to progress your career in a recognised global business. A competitive salary and benefits package is also offered.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working where relevant and appropriate
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Responsibilities

• Support management with the development and maintenance of a HSE risks and opportunities register within area of responsibility.
• Establish HSE objectives and targets within area of responsibility ensuring performance indicators are established to monitor actual performance.
• Lead contract level risk assessment sessions and maintain a HSSE risk register using latest risk management tools.
• Develop, maintain and communicate an effective HSE Execution Plan and support consistent delivery within area of responsibility.
• Support the Site Manager in complying with relevant legal requirements.
• Ensure HSE interface requirements are identified and effectively addressed.
• Carry out periodic HSE performance reviews within area of responsibility ensuring relevant information is reported to internal / external stakeholders, as required.
• Develop annual HSE improvement plans aligned to Company, Client and business unit objectives.
• Support HSE incident investigations ensuring the appropriate reporting requirements are undertaken.
• Communicate the important messages from incidents and accidents as a part of the Lessons-learned process to all interested parties.
• Support the task risk assessment and method statement process ensuring foreseeable HSE risks are identified and effectively controlled.
• Conduct health risk assessments within area of responsibility and ensure effective controls including health surveillance are communicated and deployed.
• Ensure environmental aspects and impacts are identified and effective arrangements deployed to minimize negative environmental impact.
• Ensure a risk-based audit surveillance program is developed, maintained and implemented within area of responsibility.
• Ensure that emergency response arrangements are in place and are communicated to all personnel; ensuring that project requirements align with Client requirements if these take precedence.
• Build relationships with Client, Sub Contractor and Employee HSE Reps, as required.
• Manage attendance and participation at project HSE meetings, workshops and forums.
• Promote workforce involvement in all HSE activities, initiatives and programs.
• Assist with the identification of HSSE training needs and monitor delivery and recording.
• Continually monitor leading / lagging performance data and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate
• NVQ Level 4 IOSH (desirable)
• C&G, ONC/HNC or equivalent in Technical, HSE or related industry

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Experience working in the high hazard sector ideally with some exposure to term maintenance contracts.
• Some past experience operating in a storage tank environment would be beneficial.
• Familiar with industry guidance and HSE regulations, as relevant to the role (i.e. confined space working, fume exposure control etc.).
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Effective/competent MS Office Suite User
• High level of communication skills in both written and spoken format

Personal attributes:

• Effective 2-way communicator, comfortable with presentation of HSE presentations and programmes, able to build strong working relationships with peers.
• Comfortable in both client and other 3rd party environments; able to build exemplary working relationships with client and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrable commitment to company and client values.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Good communication and team-working skills.
• Commitment to HSE and including the passion to drive down incidents and accidents across the industry.
• Trustworthy and approachable.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.