HSE Advisor

Job Description

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is currently recruiting for a Construction HSE Advisor  to strengthen our team in Basra, Iraq on a 28/28 days ON and OFF rotational work, we are considering Iraqi applications only ,preferably based in Basra

The Construction HSE Advisor provides HSE support and leadership to the Projects and Engineering Construction team, in the implementation of Shell HSSE & SP CF and standards at Construction sites. The role has the following responsibilities:To manage and coordinate all aspects of HSE on the BGC Construction sites which vary from brown field to green field and surrounding associated areas.

• To manage and coordinate all aspects of HSE on the BGC Construction sites which vary from brown field to green field and surrounding associated areas.
• To advise the BGC Construction site leads and Construction Contractors on all issues related to HSE.
• To monitor the activities of the site to assure that all Construction related activities are in compliance with BGC HSE requirements, particularly the Construction Site Safety Standardization program
• As part of the Construction Site Management Team he/she will interface with and support the Construction Leads and Construction Supervisors on site HSE related issues.
• To ensure that all persons within the BGC Project team, including contractors, staff, HSSE team members and any interface project areas fully comply with all Legal requirements within the Health, Safety, Security and Environmental spheres of nfluence in the Construction field.

In general, the Construction HSE Lead provides Construction safety support to the Construction Manager and site Constructions leads. The key accountabilities include: Construction Sites HSE management:

• Establish a HSE culture and awareness in BGC project Construction sites teams.
• Support integrated site team comprising various disciplines such as HSE, Instruments, Electrical, Scaffolding, Commissioning & start-up, Civils etc.
• Implementation of Construction Site Safety Standardization (CSSS) program at all sites including regular compliance reviews and reports to BGC Construction Managers.
• Drive implementation of work site hazard management and intervention by personal behavior and regular reporting of intervention program to BGC Construction Managers
• Drive BGC Goal Zero and Life Saving Rule compliance on BGC Construction activities
• Review and promote Construction safety awareness through HSE inductions, Time Out for Safety briefings and training and awareness campaigns.
• Assure compliance with BGC Environmental requirements in Construction activities by regular site follow up on waste management, environmental awareness and housekeeping arrangements and liaison with the BGC Environmental Department,
• Assure security arrangements of the Construction Contractors in conjunction with BGC Security Department.
• Assure compliance with BGC HSSE & SP, Substance Abuse, and Driving Policies in all Construction activities.
• Assess and evaluate risks, providing viable, adequate and practical solutions, through regular interface with BGC Construction Managers and Leads and Contractor Management personnel.
• Assure compliance to Iraqi legal requirement.
• Conduct compliance reviews in keeping with the Project HSSE Plan as it is applicable to the Construction activities.
• Support Incident Owner in Investigation of all incidents/accidents and near misses.
• Ensure prompt reporting of HSE statistics for Construction contractors according to contractual requirement.
• Promote high standards of site housekeeping, cleanliness and hygiene.
• Assure implementation of the, Construction HSE Plan and applicable Permit to Work System (greenfield or brownfield)
• Assure HSE competence of Construction Contractor staff by ensuring suitability of Contractor HSE Induction training and adherence to mandatory BGC HSE training requirements
• Foster a close working relationship with BGC Asset and Operations departments to ensure HSE standards are maintained in Construction activities on brownfield sites, particularly in Simultaneous Operations scenarios involving Shutdown, Process Isolation or CSU activities 
• Ensure all HSSE documentation is reviewed, updated and approved in accordance with all project specific and international legal requirements.
• Provide assurance of development and implementation of the Construction Contractors’ HSE Plans in line with BGC’s overall HSE Plans.
• Assure compliance with BGC Contracts HSE Management procedure in Construction activities through Kick Off, Pre-Mobilization and Contract Execution in conjunction with BGC Contracts HSE Management Lead
• Provide onsite coaching to the red banded Construction contractors in order to systematically improve their HSE Performance by application of HSE Improvement Plans
• Implement risk controls for managing HSSE performance through work procedures.
• Verify that emergency response procedures are in place for project Construction activities and interface/integrate with the existing BGC facilities’, including oversight of regular ER drills and Medical Emergency Response Plans
• Enable social license to operate by minimizing negative impacts on communities and environment in accordance with the ESHI Aoutcomes.

Skills / Qualifications

• HSE Performance Management:
• Drive the delivery of timely and quality HSE data from Project contractors. Resource Management:
• Ensures the achievement of HSSE functional goals and targets, setting the team and individual objectives, ensuring proper performance management, evaluation and development of staff, while maximizing the performance of the team and staff
• Manages the talents of the Field HSE team, including the attraction and retention of staff in collaboration with the Human Resources function. HSE in Execute Phase (Contractor & Construction)
• Collaborate with Contractor HSE Lead and Field HSE advisors to proactively set up HSE systems in the field, safe mobilisation of Contractors and make sure that the risk is well assessed, and control measures are implemented. Majority of BGC projects will be in an operating plant and should be managed under SIMOPs.
• Manage HSSE for the existing asset engineering upgrade and short- and long-term rehabilitation and Construction activities with a significant capital investment in an operation spreading over a large number of Greenfield and Brownfield sites over an area of 22,000 km2. HSE in Commissioning and Start-up
• Manage interfacing with OPS to understand their HSE requirements associated with the design and make sure that it is captured in front-end phases of project.
• Participate in following up HEMP outstanding actions and ensure that all HEMP actions are closed out in line with BGC standards prior to RFSU.
• Advise in PSSRs and support project and commissioning team in development of Statement of Fitness (SOF). Support safe commissioning and transfer to OPS.
• B.Sc. or equivalent or recognized higher level HSE qualification e.g. NEBOSH certificate or equivalent.
• Oil and gas industry Construction / turnaround background with 5-10 years’ experience in occupational health & safety or HSSE.
• Experience in implementation of Construction HSE requirements and in managing contractor safety.
• Experience in delivering HSE training, performing HSE audits and supporting incident investigation.
• Experience implementing BGC HSE MS requirements.
• Brownfield Construction / turnaround / SIMOPs experience an advantage.
• Demonstrate ability to deal with multiple, often conflicting, goals and priorities.
• Experience in delivering HSE training, performing HSE audits and supporting incident investigation.
• Adaptable to the Middle Eastern culture and post conflict environment
• Speaking Arabic is an advantage
• Good influencing and negotiating skills
• An HSSE driven mindset Experience in working in harsh geographical and /or technical environments (e.g. temperature extremes) is desirable
• Previous experience working on rotation with back to back is an advantage.
• Self-starter that is able to actually develop the pre-DG4 (particularly Select/Define) Phase HSSE deliverables to high standards
• Self-motivator, well organized, completer-finisher
• Site HSSE and Process Safety experience that would define Project KPIs and develop monitoring plan
• Demonstrable strategic thinking capability
• Good influencing and negotiating skills
• Good communication and analytical skills are essential
• Understanding of risk management processes
• Proven problem-solving capability
• The ability to network effectively with a wide range of people at all levels in the organization
• Proven ability to communicate and contribute in open forum with management
• Good interpersonal skills in order to represent the Project in external forums and on engagements with external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage and deliver through multiple functions (SMEs, TA’s, etc.)
• An HSSE driven mind-set Experience in working in harsh geographical and /or technical environments

Company Overview

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

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