In this role, you will lead multiple HSES teams, shaping policy and practice to improve safety, compliance, and operational effectiveness across offshore and onshore projects. You will guide risk-based decisions, influence processes, and ensure alignment with regulatory and company standards. You’ll work across functions to prepare for marine campaigns, audits, and incident investigations, delivering measurable improvements in HSES performance. This is a high-impact, leadership-focused position within a long-standing energy contractor driving the energy transition.
Responsibilities
Develop and improve the HSE management system to meet regulatory and policy requirements
Support HSES budgets, staffing plans, and look-ahead scheduling
Manage compliance strategy, business continuity, and contingency planning
Represent HSES to clients and project leadership for reporting
Maintain appropriate manning for HSES activities onshore and offshore
Ensure readiness prior to marine campaigns and schedule vessel visits
Liaise with client HSES representatives and build good rapport
Oversee HSES effectiveness, programs, and improvement initiatives
Lead or participate in incident investigations and reporting as SME
Maintain HSES metrics and prepare performance reports
Prepare audit plans and conduct audits; facilitate risk reviews (HAZID)
Monitor subcontractor performance and evaluate contractors
Provide HSES input to Management of Changes and Lessons Learned
Enforce compliance with McDermott policies; ensure training completion
Review/approve subcontractors and vendors for equipment and services
Coordinate MEDEVAC interfaces with clients and medical support
Attend kick-off meetings, constructability reviews, and readiness reviews
Key requirements
10+ years of HSE experience in the Energy Industry
NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
Trained ISO standards lead auditor (9001, 14001 or 45001)
BOSIET and H2S training (and related competencies)
Strong communication and presentation skills (written and spoken)
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, Project
Experience with SURF fabrication & installation operations, on/offshore marine operations
Ability to work as a team member and as a team leader
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