Engineer, Safety

JOB PURPOSE

Support the Rig Manager in management of the HSE and Asset Integrity systems at an assigned rig site(s). Provide safety and environmental advice to rig personnel. Develop and monitor safety procedures; deliver safety training programs and audit working practices in assigned area, in particular the "Permit to Work" system and all affiliated safe systems of work. Investigate and advise rig management and immediate supervisor on all matters relating to incidents or accidents and to prepare appropriate recommendations to prevent their recurrence in the future.

• Conducts safety orientation briefing for all incoming and departing personnel. Briefs all arriving personnel of actions required during rig emergencies and ensures their familiarity with their muster station and procedures.
• Assists in the formulation and development of safety programs on assigned rig or rigs such as hazard identification programs, pinch point audits, DROPS programs, and working at heights plans, including ensuring availability of manuals, hazardous area instructions, safety materials, safety publications, campaigns and technical posters. Brings to the attention of the Supervisor and rig management staff any unsafe working practices and work sites and recommends improvements.
• Conducts training sessions in safety principles and practices, which include supervising practical exercises; develops and coordinates orientation programs aimed at promoting accident prevention among personnel, participates in specific emergency drills for personnel on assigned rig or rigs/location, and informs the Rig Manager of the program effectiveness.
• Ensures that all items of life‑saving appliances, safety equipment and facilities are kept in best working condition by assisting in preventive maintenance programs and associated procedures. Carries out regular audits of all safety equipment on board for the purpose of ensuring that the safety equipment is in permanent ready‑to‑use state. Sets up efficient record‑keeping systems and equipment. Recommends to the concerned Supervisor the replacement/repair for faulty equipment.
• Directs the implementation of the "Permit to Work" system. This includes preparing the permits requested by Operations personnel, ensuring proper measures are taken prior to commencement of work such as equipment or plant isolation, shutdowns etc., and that necessary tests are taken such as gas tests. Ensures all work areas are safe for required work through visits to work sites during hazardous or potentially difficult work circumstances.
• Performs standby duties on site during high‑risk potential jobs on assigned rig or rigs/location. Investigates all incidents and prepares an independent assessment of cause, results and measures to be taken to alleviate future occurrences. Monitors and audits vehicular activity, where applicable, and recommends action to be taken in cases of reported unsafe driving practice.
• Investigates incidents of environmental pollution, participates in the control of clean‑up operations using available equipment and personnel. Prepares reports on such incidents together with comments and observations and submits the same to the Rig Manager.
• Participates in the Operator's safety and inspection visits as well as all internal/external safety audits. Follows up on actions/recommendations taken on the rig or rigs for Operator and ADNOC Drilling safety inspection visits.
• Participates in the maintenance of or recharge of specialized equipment such as breathing apparatus sets, eye wash stations and showers, fire extinguishers, etc. and ensures correct completion of work and correct re‑distribution of sets to work sites as per set safety and fire plans.
• Ensures, through regular internal audits and inspections, that adequate stocks of safety and emergency equipment and protective clothing are available at all times and recommends as necessary to the immediate supervisor. Follows up to replace defective or worn clothing and equipment by recommending supply as necessary.
• Carries out other similar or related duties such as carrying out various scheduled drills on assigned locations…