Principal HSES Specialist

Overview

In this role you will lead complex HSES initiatives within a major energy player, solving advanced HSES challenges with minimal guidance. You will guide the HSE Management System to align with corporate, legislative, and client requirements, while shaping risk-based controls across projects. The role emphasizes independent leadership, incident investigations, audits, and continuous improvements in safety, environment, and security. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to drive safe, compliant operations and support the energy transition. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to influence safety culture at scale in offshore and onshore energy projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HSE-MS in line with corporate, legislative, and client requirements
• Lead HSES risk management and ensure mitigations are suitable
• Create and update HSES plans, procedures, and instructions for contracts
• Manage and advise on all HSES matters across projects
• Provide technical and commercial support during tendering
• Establish and monitor KPIs; identify trends and compliance gaps
• Plan and execute internal and external HSES audits and assurance programs
• Oversee subcontractor HSES pre-qualification and bid evaluation
• Prepare HSES budget and ensure compliance
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis
• Coordinate project HSES activities and engagements with management
• Lead professional development and competency assurance for HSES personnel
• Develop emergency procedures and training materials
• Maintain high standards of safe working practices and code of conduct
• Engage in client interface regarding HSES performance
• Communicate HSES performance to management
• Travel as necessary to support projects

Key requirements

• Degree in HSES related field
• 7-8 years HSE experience in energy industry
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
• Familiar with HSES terms, requirements, and deliverables
• ISO standards lead auditor (9001, 14001, or 45001) trained/experienced
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and SharePoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

• leadership
• excellent communication
• presentation skills
• HSE-MS development and management
• HSES risk management
• incident investigation and root cause analysis

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