Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership and Safety Management:
   • Ensure that safety standards and practices are always adhered to.
   • Act as the primary authority on all matters related to HSE, offering guidance and direction to rig personnel.
   • Collaborate with management to establish, implement, and review HSE strategies and policies on the rig.
   • Provide leadership in the development and execution of risk assessments, hazard analyses, and preventive measures.
2. HSE Compliance and Regulatory Oversight:
   • Ensure that all drilling operations are compliant with local, national, and international safety and environmental regulations.
   • Ensure all required permits, certifications, and licenses are current and properly documented.
   • Regularly review and update HSE management systems in line with changing industry regulations and best practices.
3. Incident Investigation and Risk Mitigation:
   • Lead investigations into accidents, near misses, and safety incidents, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective actions.
   • Maintain a comprehensive system for tracking and reporting safety incidents and their resolution.
   • Ensure risk management processes are in place to proactively identify hazards and mitigate risks before they lead to incidents
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4. Training and Safety Culture Development:
   • Oversee the development, coordination, and execution of HSE training programs for all rig personnel, focusing on enhancing safety awareness and competency.
   • Conduct regular safety meetings, toolbox talks, and team briefings to communicate risks, lessons learned, and reinforce safety protocols.
   • Foster a safety-conscious culture through proactive leadership, encouraging reporting of safety hazards, near misses, and unsafe behaviors.
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5. Environmental Protection and Compliance:
   • Monitor environmental compliance, ensuring the proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials and waste.
   • Ensure adherence to spill prevention, control, and containment procedures, as well as other environmental regulations.
6. Emergency Response Leadership:
   • Act as the HSE lead in emergency response situations, coordinating evacuations, medical interventions, and incident management.
   • Maintain emergency response plans and conduct regular drills, including fire drills, well control, and medical emergency exercises.
   • Lead post-emergency reviews to identify lessons learned and implement corrective actions to improve future responses.
7. Reporting and Documentation:
   • Ensure the proper documentation of all HSE activities, including audits, inspections, training records, and incident reports.
   • Provide detailed, accurate HSE reports to rig management and corporate safety teams.
   • Track and report on safety performance metrics, identifying areas for continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education/Certification:
  • Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience:
  • 5+ years of HSE experience on the Drilling Rigs.
  • Extensive experience with drilling operations, risk management, and emergency response planning.
• Skills:
  • Strong leadership, communication-English-mandatory, and interpersonal skills.
  • Expert knowledge of HSE regulations, industry standards, and risk management techniques.
  • Ability to conduct detailed incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
  • Proficiency in safety auditing, reporting, and data analysis.
  • Ability to effectively train and motivate staff to adopt and maintain high safety standards.