Principal HSES Specialist

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.

Salary Range: $169,171 - $209,171. The range provided is for base salary contracted hours only. In addition, McDermott offers a competitive total rewards package, including project up-lift and bonuses.

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.

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in HSES related field.
• Seven – eight (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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