Description

Position: Health Safety and Environmental Officers

Status:

• 7 Months - Dock 2 Shoreline Remediation and Protection Project
• 2 Months - Butane to the Nation (Phase 1) Project

Reports to:

• Project Lead, Dock 2 Shoreline Remediation and Protection Project
• Lead Engineer – Butane to the Nation (Phase 1) Project

Job Assignment:
The HSE Officer coordinates the health, safety and environmental aspects of the Project. The Officer performs a variety of routine administrative and technical work in analyzing and administering various components of the health, safety and environmental program for the project. One of the incumbent reports to the Project Lead, Dock 2 Shoreline Remediation and Protection Project while the other incumbent reports to the Lead Engineer – Butane to the Nation (Phase 1), for instructions on day to day activities on the projects.

Individual’s Safety Responsibility:
It is the responsibility of the Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Officer to protect oneself as well as fellow workers from injury. Work shall be conducted according to established safe practices and procedures. Please refer to the company’s Safety Manual.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Provides support in obtaining daily work permits for the Construction Contractor for the construction work related to the project
2. Provides daily coverage throughout the execution of the project to ensure that HSE policies and procedures are being properly adhered to
3. Performs safety audits, inspections, and accident/incident investigations
4. Reviews all accident, incident and near miss reports and identifies corrective actions
5. Encourages project personnel to participate in safety goals and activities through continual communication 
6. Coordinates emergency procedures
7. Ensures compliance with all reporting requirements
8. Performs related duties as assigned
9. Develops positive and informative relationships with client and contractor environmental, health and safety professionals.
10. Ensures work place is always clean and in a hygienic state, free of clutter and debris
11. Inspects equipment such as fire extinguishers and gas monitors to ensure that they meet appropriate safety regulations.
12. Performs or participates in risk assessments with key stakeholders and follows up to ensure risk mitigations are implemented as required
13. Develops and maintains records of incidents, accidents and near misses, producing statistics for the project
14. Makes recommendations to the Project Lead/lead Engineer on changes to working practices that are safe and comply with regulations.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. A UTT or NEC National Technician’s Diploma in a related field or equivalent level qualification and Training in Health & Safety Management (NEBOSH) Certificate or equivalent.
2. At least 12 years overall experience with a minimum of 7 years of experience in Health & Safety Management in a Project environment in the Oil & Gas industry is required.

Skills/Knowledge Requirements:

• Sound knowledge/training in the OSHA 29CFR 1910/1926 Regulation Standards
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Good Incident Investigative Skills
• Good communication skills both written and oral and excellent interpersonal skills