Principal HSES Specialist

Job Overview

The Principal HSES Specialist is a senior role responsible for addressing complex Health, Safety, Environment, and Security (HSES) challenges. This position operates with a high degree of autonomy, requiring minimal supervision. The role may involve leading project teams and is recognized as a subject matter expert within the HSES field, demanding deep knowledge of HSES principles and broad understanding of the discipline within the Health Safety Environment Security function.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develop, lead the implementation of, and ensure the Health, Safety, and Environment Management System (HSE-MS) aligns with corporate, legislative, and client mandates.
• Create and implement an integrated approach to the HSES Risk Management process.
• Actively participate and provide essential input to ensure mitigating controls are appropriate and sufficient.
• Formulate and deploy HSES plans, procedures, and instructions as dictated by contracts and in accordance with corporate and legislative standards.
• Oversee, monitor, and provide expert advice on all HSES-related matters.
• Offer technical and commercial support during the tendering phase of projects.
• Establish measurable and relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the area of responsibility, track compliance, and identify emerging trends.
• Plan and execute internal and external HSES audits and compliance assurance programs.
• Manage the subcontractor/vendor HSES pre-qualification and bid evaluation processes.
• Follow up on the closure of HSES actions and maintain related records.
• Develop and manage the HSES budget, ensuring adherence to financial plans.
• Engage in continuous professional development to stay at the forefront of HSES technological advancements and system improvements.
• Mentor and supervise HSES personnel, supporting their professional growth through competency assurance initiatives.
• Lead incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) processes.
• Maintain proactive engagement and communication with clients.
• Direct the creation of HSES information, training, education, and awareness materials for projects and business lines.
• Develop and maintain robust Emergency Procedures.
• Uphold high standards of safe working practices, quality, and productivity, ensuring compliance with the code of business conduct.
• Coordinate all Project HSES activities.
• Undertake business travel as required to support project and operational needs.
• Liaise with and advise management on issues and concerns related to projects and site operations requiring HSE support and guidance.
• Present and justify overall HSE performance to management as needed.

Qualifications

• Possess a degree (or a combination of education and experience equivalent) in an HSES-related field.
• Accumulate 7-8 years of HSE experience specifically within the Energy Industry.
• Hold a NEBOSH Diploma or an equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrate familiarity with company, facility, and project-specific HSES terms, requirements, and deliverables.
• Maintain key competencies essential for the HSES function.
• Be trained and experienced as an ISO standards lead auditor (9001, 14001, or 45001).
• Exhibit proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint) and other relevant online applications.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

About Us

Our company's innovation drives everyday life. We have built strong, trusted partnerships across the energy sector, transforming ambitious ideas into reality. This includes deploying subsea infrastructure at extreme depths, installing offshore platforms, developing offshore wind energy solutions, and reshaping onshore facilities to deliver energy products safely and sustainably. With over a century of experience, we are enabling the energy transition, powered by over 30,000 professionals in 54 countries.