SEMS Coordinator

The SEMS Coordinator is responsible for implementing, managing, and continuously improving the Safety and Environmental Management System (SEMS) for safe, efficient, and reliable offshore well Plug & Abandonment operations. This role ensures compliance with BSEE SEMS II (30 CFR 250 Subpart S), company policies, industry best practices and applicable well‑abandonment regulations, while supporting safe and reliable offshore P&A operations.

The SEMS Coordinator serves as a critical interface between the operator, operations, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure hazards associated with P&A activities are identified, controlled, and effectively managed.

• Implement and maintain SEMS requirements specific to offshore P&A activities
• Ensure SEMS elements are integrated into P&A execution plans, work programs, and daily operations
• Maintain controlled SEMS documentation

• Ensure compliance with BSEE SEMS II and well abandoning/decommissioning requirements
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, and information requests related to offshore P&A campaigns
• Coordinate documentation and responses for BSEE audits and incident follow‑ups

• Support identification and management of hazards
• Verify hazard analyses (JSA, JHA, HAZID) address P&A‑specific risks

• Review contractor SEMS programs, bridging documents, and safety plans
  • Monitor contractor SEMS compliance and safety performance during offshore P&A campaigns
  • Support contractor onboarding and offshore orientation

• Ensure changes are evaluated for safety and environmental risks and approved prior to execution
• Coordinate reporting and investigation of incidents, near misses, and well control events
• Support root cause analysis and development of corrective/preventive actions
• Track trends and lessons learned related to P&A operations

• Coordinate P&A‑related SEMS training for personnel and contractors
• Verify offshore personnel meet required well control, intervention, and safety training
• Track competency and training records relevant to P&A activities

• Plan and coordinate SEMS audits supporting offshore P&A operations
• Track audit findings, corrective actions, and verification of close‑out
• Support annual BSEE‑required third‑party SEMS audits
• Participate in SEMS management review meetings and P&A readiness reviews
• Analyze KPIs, incident data, and audit results to improve P&A safety performance
• Recommend improvements to procedures and controls for future abandonment campaigns

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related/equivalent experience
• 3–5+ years experience supporting oil & gas, well intervention, or decommissioning operations
• Working knowledge of BSEE SEMS II and offshore well abandonment activities
• Experience with audits, MOC, and incident investigations

• Experience with offshore rigless P&A
• SEMS or HSE certifications

• Strong understanding of offshore P&A hazards and well lifecycle risks
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across multi‑contractor operations
• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Ability to operate in offshore and fast‑changing operational environments

• Office environment with occasional offshore site visits as required
  • Must be able meet offshore medical, safety, and training requirements