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TAQA has a vacancy for an Offshore HSE Advisor to work offshore on a 2/3 rota for a duration of 12 months. This position is open to both staff and contractors. If applying via an agency, this will be a contract position, and any internal contractor who applies and is successful will remain with their current contracting company.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• To promote excellence in HSE management across all levels of offshore activity.
• To facilitate the creation and delivery of the Asset HSE plan and targets
• To provide support, coaching, specialist expertise and advice to the Offshore

Management Team and workforce.

• To promote compliance with safe working practice and use and development of the TAQA management system, particularly work management
• To aid in the development of a positive safety culture through promotion of the TAQA Safety Rules and acting as a behavioral role model

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with, and take strategic direction from, the Onshore Health, Safety, Security, Environmental and Quality teams
• Facilitate the OIM and Heads of Department with effective delivery of the platform inductions and Safety Stand Down material
• Facilitate offshore input to the process safety dashboard and KPI’s
• Facilitation and supervision of offshore aspects the TAQA internal audit program
• Facilitation of offshore aspects of external audits and regulatory (HSE/OPRED/OSDR) inspections.
• Manage the offshore TAQA Compliance monitoring program
• Manage Offshore aspects of TAMS, promoting zero overdue/not issued actions
• Supervise implementation of the TAQA Incident Reporting and Investigation procedure, ensuring the outcomes :-
  • Risk-ranked for Actual and Potential consequences
  • Correctly identify root causes
  • Have SMART actions to prevent re-occurrence
  • Are closed including supporting information
  • Actions are correctly followed-up promoting zero overdue actions

Offshore subject matter specialist for;

• Audit & Compliance Monitoring
• Control of Work
• Environmental Management System
• Incident Investigation and Reporting
• Radiation management
• Risk Management
• Facilitate Asset ERT exercises
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation

Role

• Lead role in delivery of offshore Audit execution, compliance monitoring and KPI attainment.
• Promotion of a culture where all operations and maintenance activities are conducted in a safe and effective manner and in line with the Asset performance standards and TAQA Safety Rules.
• Reviews all asset ORA’s ensuring effective risk mitigations are in place and monitor progress of the return to performance standard minimising production, environmental, asset, and reputational risks.  
• Leads in workforce engagement including the E-Reps, Intelligent Safety coaches, Process Safety Forums and Safety representatives.
• Liaise with the onshore support to ensure alignment of safety related activities and campaigns and accurate input to the process safety dashboard.
• Ensure all radiation work is in accordance with TAQA procedure
• Lead offshore aspects of HSE, OPRED and OSDR regulatory inspections
• Manages the offshore public display of Legislative required documentation including OPPC permits and registrations ensuring they are in date and the correct revision
• Review work control documents and permits for accuracy and conformity.

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Coach and develop the offshore work force where appropriate.
• Act as a change management champion for HSE initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

Essential

• NEBOSH, IOSH, Masters or similar HSE related qualification
• Offshore Survival Safety Training Certificate
• Auditor Qualification
• Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis specialist
• Risk Assessment specialist

Preferred

• Control of Work experience and expertise
• Lead Auditor qualification
• Radiation Protection Supervisor
• COMET incident investigation and root cause analysis training
• Bowtie or other major accident hazard analysis process techniques
• Emergency Response MEM Initial Response experience (e.g. role playing/exercise scenario creation)

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Essential

• Considerable knowledge of the UK legislation
• In depth knowledge of UKCS regulatory reporting requirements
• Considerable knowledge of Process Safety and Major Accident Hazard Management Systems
• Specialist in Audit, Incident Investigation and Risk Management
• Specialist in HSE action tracking and management systems/databases
• Experience of producing technical/statistical reports/presentations at a managerial level
• Ability to lead change and continuous improvement initiatives
• Excellent Interpersonal skills

Preferred

• Experience in an Offshore Operational HSE role.
• Experience in an Offshore supervisory role or identified as future potential leadership candidate
• Deep understanding of Energy Institute Process Safety Management Framework
• Experience in Offshore Emergency Response and Management of Major Emergencies.
• Experience in conflict and mediation management

ADDITIONAL SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good analytical skills
• Good organisation and planning skills
• IT literate: Applicable database/s, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to intermediate level

INTERACTIONS

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Managers and team members – onshore and offshore
• Onshore support teams

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Regulatory bodies (HSE, OPRED and OSDR)
• Key offshore contractors/service providers
• Step Change in Safety
• Oil & Gas UK

Job Grade

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