HSE Officer at Myrtle Management Consultants

Job Description

• The HSE Officer is responsible for supporting the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the company's Health, Safety, and Environmental management system on the drilling rig.
• The role ensures that drilling and support activities are conducted safely, in compliance with company policies, applicable legislation, client requirements, and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Environmental Management:

• Implement and monitor company HSE policies, procedures, and standards onboard the rig.
• Conduct routine HSE inspections and workplace observations.
• Identify hazards and ensure appropriate risk controls are implemented.
• Review and monitor Job Safety Analysis (JSA/JHA), Risk Assessments, and Method Statements.
• Monitor compliance with Permit to Work (PTW) requirements.
• Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings as required.
• Promote a strong safety culture among all crew members.
• Monitor compliance with PPE requirements.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections of work areas, equipment, and operations.
• Monitor lifting, working-at-height, confined-space, hot-work, and other high-risk activities.

Incident Management:

• Report, investigate, and document accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts.
• Assist in determining root causes and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Track close-out of HSE findings and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate HSE records and statistics.

Emergency Preparedness:

• Coordinate and participate in emergency drills and exercises.
• Ensure emergency equipment and systems are inspected and maintained.
• Support emergency response activities during incidents.
• Assist in maintaining emergency response plans and procedures.

Environmental Management:

• Monitor waste management and segregation.
• Monitor prevention and control of oil/chemical spills.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of hazardous substances.
• Monitor environmental compliance and report environmental incidents.
• Maintain relevant environmental records and reports.

Training & Reporting:

• Identify HSE training needs and support the delivery of relevant training.
• Maintain HSE training and competency records.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly HSE reports.
• Conduct safety inductions for new employees and contractors.
• Participate in management and client HSE meetings.
• Promote safety campaigns and behavioural safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree/HND in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, Sciences, or a related discipline.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent HSE qualification is highly desirable.
• Relevant professional HSE certification/membership is an advantage.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant HSE experience, preferably in oil & gas, drilling, marine, or offshore operations.
• Offshore drilling experience is highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of applicable HSE legislation, industry standards, and client requirements.
• Valid offshore safety certification and medical fitness where applicable.

Core Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of HSE management systems.
• Hazard identification and risk assessment.
• Incident investigation.
• Permit to Work systems.
• Emergency response.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Report writing and documentation.
• Leadership and influencing skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-risk, multicultural offshore environment.
• Key HSE Performance Indicators
• Reduction in recordable incidents and near misses.
• HSE inspection and audit completion rate.
• Corrective-action close-out rate.
• Compliance with PTW and JSA requirements.
• Toolbox talk and safety meeting compliance.
• Emergency drill performance.
• HSE training completion rate.
• Environmental compliance and waste-management performance.

Additional Information:

• The remuneration package is competitive, along with other benefits.