HSE Engineer

Scope of Responsibilities

• Day to Day Management of Process Safety/HSSE aspects of an operational asset
• Interface management with Client, Contractors and/any other interested parties
• Providing a day to day HSSE service that is effective and suitable to support objectives
• Providing regular, reliable data for the purposes of monitoring HSSE performance
• Identifying and promoting opportunities for HSSE performance improvement
• Ensuring HSSE requirements are widely and consistently understood and implemented
• Provide safety advise and assistance on O&M activities including inspection and maintenance of safety and emergency response equipments/tackles
• Emergency Response and Crisis Management
• Performance Monitoring and HSSE Improvement

Primary Duties

• Support Operations and Maintenance team on Process Safety/HSSE aspects;
• Promote and encourage a high level of HSE awareness of the contract;
• Represent Petrofac for in Client HSSE Meetings, Forums and ensure good interaction and positive client relationship;
• Keep abreast of changes to legislative requirements, standards and codes of practice relevant to the work activities undertaken on the project and adjust the project HSE plan to suit;
  • Provide specialist advice to project management to assist in the development and implementation of the work schedules and plans.
  • Provide HSE expertise in support of the risk management process.
  • Ensure that all the hazards associated with the all constructional activities in scope of contract are identified and assessed, and that appropriate controls are put in place to reduce risks to ALARP;
  • Continually monitor project HSE performance, providing monthly statistical analysis reports.
  • Ensure audits are conducted at agreed intervals and compliance with Project HSE Plan;
  • Conduct periodic HSE performance appraisals;
  • Recommend appropriate training based on needs assessment and provide assistance in the development of relevant HSE induction programs for new and / or redirected personnel;
  • Foster and maintain a productive relationship with key client and Petrofac representatives;
  • Create a culture of trust throughout the workforce by factual reporting, recognition and feedback;
  • Evaluation of the effectiveness of the HSE program in consultation with the project management team.
  • Ensure HSE programs are integrated into the work systems;
  • Regularly visit project workplaces to assist with the workplace inspection program and undertake regular internal risk focused audits of the system and / or associated processes, procedures and work practices;
  • Review, comment, approve and / or reject Petrofac and Contractor HSE Plans and Risk Assessments.
  • Review, comment, reject or sent the Petrofac Lifting Plans to clients/counterparts for final approval.
  • Collect and merge Petrofac KPIs in order to provide overall KPI for clients/counterparts Projects Management.
  • Compile daily, weekly, monthly HSE reports.
  • Coordinate and chair field HSE Forums.
  • Monitor and assess HSE Performance of the Petrofac and report to clients/counterparts.
• Lead periodical reviews such as HSE Management system, Health Risk management, Security Risk management, Incident Management, Environment impact assessment, legal compliance, Sub-contractor performance etc.
  • Participation in HAZOP and other Engineering Studies.
• Contribute in development of HSE procedures to establish and ensure safe and efficient operations in compliance with Industry standards, H&S guidelines and regulations.
• Ensure Petrofac life-saving rules requirements are communicated and implemented.
• Ensure effective implementation of ISSOW (Integrated safe system of work/Permit to Work/ Safe System work) in their respective areas.
• Mentor Line supervision in Petrofac Assurance Index (PAI) and observation intervention programs.
• Support HSE meetings, campaigns and mentor risk management meetings and sessions.
• Ensure an adequate HSE action tracking system is in place to follow up on actions resulting from accidents, incidents, near misses, hazardous occurrences.
• Provide required HSE support for Site Leadership team during HSE Walk-throughs (Golden Hour Program) as well as joint client walkthroughs.
• Participate in development of Task Based Risk Assessments / for project activities and ensure control measures are in place.
• Lead operational risk identification (RADAR) at workplace and ensure field verification undertaken by the team.
• Conduct lessons learned implementation, develop shared learning and coach workforce on the best practice.
• Participate in Tool box talks and other stand down talks with work force and ensure 20 seconds are conducted at field.
• Conduct spot checks on activities (Working at heights, Manual handling, Lifting operations, Use of chemicals, Hot works, H2S Management, Heat Stress Management etc.) and ensure all the control measures are implemented.
• Conduct Life Saving Rules Safety Audits regularly.
• Maintain a daily working relationship with the line supervision (Petrofac & Sub contractors) in relation of their respective compliance with the provisions of the HSE policies, HSE Plan and legal requirements.
• Participate in Incident Investigations and ensure corrective actions are closed with the time frame.
• Coordinate with site clinic to carry out hygiene and welfare Inspection.
• Coordinate with office support team on employee Medical Fitness for Task.
• Be part of Site Emergency Response Team and assume ER roles during emergencies.
• Conduct and lead periodical emergency drills and exercises.
• Conduct periodical display screen equipment inspection and ensure working environment meeting safety requirements.
• Ensure control of rigging equipment is managed as per Petrofac’s Lifting Operations Procedure.
• Ensure mobile elevated working platforms are safe to use and comply with Petrofac’s working at height safety requirements.
• Retaining of internal & external certification of HSE equipment and record the equipment with calibration register.
• Ensure hazardous & non-hazardous chemicals are managed safely; MSDS and COSHH documents are periodically reviewed. Ensure chemical use/transfer form to be followed accordingly.
• Ensure all hand tools, power tools used at worksite complying with in-house technical and user inspection and tagged accordingly.
• Ensure rotating equipment is fit with guards to all exposed parts and complying with PUWER-Provision of work equipment regulation.
• Dropped objects & trip hazards mitigation.
• Ensure that all work equipment is inspected and labelled- certified by competent & authorized personnel.
• STOP and report all safe, unsafe acts and unsafe conditions. HSE Reward & recognition program to be rolled out and provide feedback.
• Conduct HSE Inspections in their allocated areas and ensure corrective actions are taken with in the agreed time frame
• Responsible for the promotion and implementation of Petrofac / sub-contractor and client’s HSE policies and initiatives.

Decision Making Authority

• Minimal impact – On Safety Equipments and Services evaluations/approvals

Supervisory Responsibility

• HSE Advisors/Officers
• Contractor HSE Personnel

Work Contacts

• HSSE Manager and Operations Manager - Frequent
• Home Office HSSE – Frequent
• Client Representatives – Frequent
• Project/Operations Team - Frequent
• Contractor HSE Representatives – Frequent
• Home Office Project Support Team - As and when needed

Competencies / Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive experience in Operations and Maintenance jobs in Oil and Gas Upstream operations
• Process Safety Management
• Knowledge and experience of performing Internal OHS Audit – In line with 45001 & Environmental Audit – In line with 14001
• Capability in managing clients
• Capability of contractor HSE team management
• Knowledge of HSE risk management techniques
• Knowledge and applying of local & International HSE regulatory compliance.
• HSE Trainer/ Facilitator
• Team member in root cause analysis (RCA) studies.

Physical Effort and Work Environment

• Duties performed on Operational Asset/s with generally harsh climatic conditions 

Minimum Job Requirement

1. Engineering Degree or Master of Science
2. Must possess at least one of the following HSE certifications (certified courses) in General Industrial Safety, Construction Safety, Environmental Management, Industrial Hygiene, ISO 14001 /45001/ OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor, NEBOSH, ASSE Certificate in Global Safety Management or equivalent courses.
3. Must have minimum 08 years’ Oil and Gas or Petrochemical Industries experience as HSE personnel, which includes minimum three years’ experience in managing O&M Upstream jobs.
4. Adequate knowledge and expertise in Indian Legal HSSE requirements.
5. Previous experience in Leading HSE Team