Safety specialist

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Job Title: Safety Specialist

Department: Exploration & Development Safety Team

Direct Supervisor: Technical Consultant-HSSE Exploration and Development

Job Purpose: The position of Divisional Safety Specialist is a position reporting directly to the Technical Consultant-HSSE Exploration and Development. The position handles all safety aspects within the required department for which they are recruited for.

The position will advise, audit & feedback on the contractor’s safety performance against all key areas of compliance. The three main benchmarks of safety compliance are:

• The Contractors own safety programs & standards
• BU HSSE procedures & standards
• Industry & legal obligations

In board terms the job role can be defined into five (5) points:

• Take personal responsibility for performing each job safely for the benefit of self, co-workers, contractors & the protection of facilities & the environment
• Advises proponents on safety compliance on all work activities in accordance with company policies & procedures
• 80% Field based position observing, auditing, mentoring field operatives, construction contractors, subcontractors. 20% Office based formalising, documenting, communicating and following up on field visits in line with the processes laid out within the division
• Shift work in line with the E&DD safety team callouts schedule where necessary to provide cover to all activities in field 24/7

Any other duties as assigned by their supervisor that adds value to the business

To implement & execute the following:

• When required supports on communication of the HSSE vision, mission and objectives to all levels of the organization and to external stakeholders
• Provides strong leadership to the department within the division, fostering healthy teamwork, accountability and treatment of all internal and external co-workers with respect, integrity and humility
• Drives a proactive safety culture where safety is viewed as integral to business success
• Review & feedback to the HSSE Department as directed by Divisions focal point (FP) (Technical Consultant-HSSE Exploration and Development) communication opportunities for improvement within BU HSSE procedures & standards

• Ensures compliance with all relevant local, national and international HSE laws, regulations and standards (e.g., OSHA, IOGP, ISO 45001, ISO 14001)
• Advises the department personnel when all necessary permits, licenses and regulatory documentation are required
• Ensures proper documentation and reporting in accordance with legal and contractual requirements

• Conduct, support on hazard identification (HAZID), hazard and operability studies (HAZOP) and risk assessments where required
• Develop mitigation measures for high-risk activities in construction operations
• Review and advise on method statements, risk assessments and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs)…