McDermott International, Ltd
Principal HSES Specialist
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Job Description
Job Overview:
The Principal HSES Specialist is tasked with solving complex HSES-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. They may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and are regarded as a specialist in the field of HSES. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in HSES and broad knowledge of the HSES discipline within the Health Safety Environment Security function.
Responsibilities
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Develop, lead implementation, and ensure HSE Management System (HSE-MS) is in line with corporate, legislative, and client requirements
- Develop an integrated approach to HSES Risk Management process
- Participate and provide inputs as required and ensure mitigating controls remain suitable and sufficient
- Develop and implement HSES plans, procedures, and instructions as required by Contract and in line with corporate and legislative requirements
- Manage, monitor, and advise on all matters related to HSES
- Provide technical and commercial support during tendering stage
- Establish tangible and relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to the area of responsibility, monitor compliance, and identify trends
- Planning and execution of the internal and external HSES Audits and compliance assurance programs
- Complete subcontractor/vendor HSES pre-qualification and bid evaluation process
- Follow-up closeout and maintain HSES actions
- Prepare HSES budget and ensure compliance
- Engage in professional development to lead HSES changes in technology and systems
- Supervise HSES personnel to support their professional development through competency assurance programs
- Lead Incident Investigations and Root Cause Analysis
- Proactive client interface
- Guide the production of HSES information, training, education, and awareness material for the Project and business line
- Develop and maintain Emergency Procedures
- Maintain a high standard of safe working practice, quality, and productivity, and ensure compliance with the code of business conduct
- Coordinate Project HSES activities
- Conduct business travel as necessary to support project/operations requirements
- Communicate with and advise management on issues and concerns relating to projects and site operations requiring HSE support and guidance
- Communicate, present, or justify overall HSE performance to management as necessary
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Qualifications
Essential Qualification and Education:
- Degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in HSES related field
- 7-8 years of HSE Experience within the Energy Industry
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
- Familiarity with company, facility, and project-specific HSES terms, requirements, and deliverables
- Maintain key competencies associated with the HSES function
- Trained and experienced ISO standards lead auditor (9001, 14001, or 45001)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Sharepoint) and other relevant online applications
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
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