Offshore EHS Advisor in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for an Offshore EHS Advisor
on 6 months rolling Contract, located in Newcastle offshore
Role Overview
The Offshore EHS Advisor is responsible for providing professional Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) support to offshore operations onboard the Service Operation Vessel (SOV). The role focuses on promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with company, client, and regulatory requirements, and supporting the safe execution of offshore activities.
The Offshore EHS Advisor works closely with technicians, supervisors, vessel management, and client representatives to identify risks, implement effective controls, and drive continuous improvement in EHS performance across all offshore operations.
Key Responsibilities
EHS Leadership & Support
Act as the primary offshore EHS focal point onboard the SOV.
Provide practical EHS advice and support to offshore technicians, supervisors, vessel crew, and management teams.
Promote a positive safety culture through visible leadership, engagement, coaching, and workforce interaction.
Support the implementation of company, client, and project-specific EHS requirements.
Risk Management & Assurance
Facilitate risk assessments, task reviews, toolbox talks, and pre-job planning activities.
Conduct workplace inspections, safety tours, observations, and assurance activities to verify compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
Monitor the effectiveness of critical controls associated with offshore and work-at-height activities.
Support the management of permit-to-work systems and safe systems of work where required.
Incident Management
Support the reporting, investigation, and follow-up of incidents, near misses, observations, and unsafe conditions.
Assist in identifying root causes and developing corrective and preventive actions.
Track and monitor actions to ensure timely closure and effectiveness.
Emergency Preparedness
Coordinate and support emergency response drills and exercises in line with project and vessel requirements.
Participate in emergency preparedness planning and response activities.
Provide guidance to ensure emergency arrangements remain effective and compliant.
Environmental Management
Support environmental compliance and promote good environmental practices onboard.
Monitor waste management, pollution prevention, spill control, and environmenta...