Exolum Corporation S.A.
HSSE Specialist
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HSSE Specialist- UK wide- Permanent
About the role
We are looking for an experienced and motivated HSSE Specialist to join our Northwest Europe HSSE team. This role plays a key part in supporting Health, Safety, Security and Environmental activities across the UK and Ireland, while also providing support to other countries within the Northwest Europe region as required.
The successful candidate will work closely with operational and regional teams to ensure compliance with HSSE legislation, company policies, procedures and industry best practice. You will support the integration and alignment of HSSE processes across the business, provide expert advice and guidance on a wide range of HSSE matters, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen our safety culture and environmental performance.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive individual who can manage multiple priorities, build strong stakeholder relationships and deliver practical solutions within a dynamic and evolving operational environment. You will also support regulatory compliance activities, audits, investigations, emergency preparedness programmes and key projects that drive HSSE excellence across the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Understand the company HSSE policies, procedures and statutory requirements and assist with implementation.
- Provide advice on the preparation of risk assessments and method statements.
- Participate as requested in developing and instigating HSSE audits and inspections. Field Verifications, Terminal Safety Reviews, and site compliance visits.
- Manage sampling and monitoring activities, following company reporting protocols.
- Provide advice on the prevention of incidents.
- Assist HSSE programmes where gaps have been identified and implement subsequent improvement programmes.
- Assist in the preparation, implementation and delivery of training courses supporting HSSE procedural updates.
- Liaise with Competent Authority, HSE, EA/SEPA, other enforcing authorities and professional bodies, as required.
- Contribute to COMAH Safety Reports and lead on interventions, as appropriate as well as assisting in compliance with actions from interventions.
- Provide advice for obtaining legal consents, licenses, and exemptions such as discharge consents, abstraction licenses and environmental permits as required.
- Assist with implementing recommendations from Risk Assessments (general, qualitative, and quantitative), Land Quality Assessments (LQA) and Environmental Risk Assessments (ERA)
- Act as a champion across NWE for Safety Foundations initiatives
- Support the incident recording, investigation, monitoring and escalation process.
- Apply Serious Injury and Fatality assessment of all incidents.
- Provide guidance on Human Factors and Safety Critical Task Assessment in investigations, assessments and continuous improvements in HSSE.
- Develop corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to prevent recurrence of incidents and near misses utilising the Hierarchy of Control.
- Assist on Emergency preparedness, response, and recovery activities.
- Monitor and coordinate corrective and preventative actions to closure.
- Progress Cost Benefit Analysis and Project proposals providing recommendations on value engineering and compliance with legislation and best practice.
- Lead or participate in projects for the betterment of HSSE across the region that may cover systems, processes, procedures, equipment, etc.
- Participate in monthly reporting activities, KPI collection and monitoring, team meetings, providing data to group and sharing best practice across the team and region.
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About You
You will have previous experience in a dedicated HSSE role, ideally within a high-hazard or COMAH-regulated environment. You will possess a strong understanding of HSSE legislation, risk management principles and incident investigation techniques, along with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
The ideal candidate will hold a NEBOSH General Certificate and/or Environmental Certificate (or equivalent), together with IOSH and/or IEMA membership and a valid UK driving licence. You will be an excellent communicator with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of managing competing priorities while delivering results to demanding timescales.
Experience working within the oil, gas, petrochemical or similar industries would be advantageous, as would knowledge of human factors, environmental management, project delivery and regulatory engagement. Most importantly, you will be a resilient and collaborative team player with a proactive approach to driving HSSE performance and continuous improvement.
Competency model
At Exolum we run a Competency Model which has been defined accordingly to our strategy, values and the geographies where we operate, making it a unique and exclusive document for Exolum. The competency Model is understood as the set of identifiable and measurable behaviours (skills, aptitudes and motivations, among others) that enable a person to achieve superior performance.
- We Care - We anticipate, identify and solve the needs of our internal and external clients. - Level 4
- We Do - We face opportunities and challenges with proactivity, energy and enthusiasm and we take responsibility for our actions - Level 3
- We Connect - We listen, share information and communicate clearly, transparently and openly - Level 3
- We Include - We welcome, respect and value the uniqueness of people. - Level 3
- We Get Together - We actively collaborate with other people in achieving shared goals - Level 3
- We Trust - We act with integrity and coherence with our values and we comply with the commitments acquired - Level 3
- We Think Different - We contribute, explore and experiment with new approaches to challenges without fear of being wrong - Level 3
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About the Benefits
- Salary £55,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
- Pension – up to Employee 6% and Employer 9%
- Holiday – 30 days per annum
- Personalised career development plans
- Single Private Health Insurance via BUPA
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Life Assurance x5 and Disability insurance
- Wellbeing Initiatives
- Employee Resource Groups – EDI Group, Employee Forum, Wellbeing Committee
- Study support (if applicable)
About the Process
The first step is to apply – please visit https://jobs.exolum.com/ to complete your application. Once your application has been reviewed, if you are successful, you will be invited to meet our amazing team and your potential new line manager for a face-to-face interview. Depending on the role, you may be required to attend a second stage interview so we can get to know you even more!
About Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Different people approach problems differently and we believe that diversity is the engine that fuels innovation. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse voices are not only heard but also amplified. We recognise that our differences—when embraced with respect—drive smarter decisions, stronger performance, and a culture where everyone can be their authentic selves.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, neurodiversity or any other legally protected status.
We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email: HumanResources@exolum.com
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applications are reviewed fairly and equally using a third-party blind recruiting solution (MeVitae) which removes any bias parameters.
About your data
The information provided by you will be used by Exolum to process your application and, if successful, in connection with your future employment with us. Any information held by us relating to you will be destroyed six months after the post has been filled. If we wish to retain your information for future vacancies, we will seek your express consent to do so. All processing of data will be in compliance with data protection laws. For further information on how we handle your data read our UK privacy notice for job applicants, employees, workers and agency workers which is available on our website: Disclosures and legal notices by country – Exolum
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