HSE Specialist

Chevron Australia are seeking a HSE Specialist for a 12-month contract with potential to extend.

The Barrow Island HSE Specialist - BWI will provide field based HSE coordination and oversight on the Jansz-Io Compression (J-IC) project for a number of contracts executing work on Civils & Underground and Electrical room tie ins to the LNG Plant.
The role will support J-IC field execution activities including installation and pre-commissioning on BWI until project completion.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead HSE audits, inspections and field assurance verifications to ensure execution contractor compliance with HSE management systems – in particular, Permit to Work, Electrical work, Isolation of Hazardous Energy, Lifting and Rigging and Control of Work expectations.
• Lead Incident Investigation and Reporting for all on-island J-IC related incidents.
• Provide directions and support to J-IC Execution Contractor HSE personnel.
• Maintain liaison and communications between J-IC HSE and other major capital project (MCP) HSE functions on BWI.
• Provide Health & Safety (H&S) leadership, support and coaching to the J-IC Project BWI Construction Team and J-IC Execution Contractors performing work on BWI within an operational LNG Plant Environment as part of the BWI J-IC.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Health & Safety and/or Environmental – Degree, Diploma, Certificate or relevant experience
• 5+ years H&S experience collaborating with contractors to deliver HSE performance outcomes.
• Experience working in a Civil, Construction and/or preferably in an Oil and Gas environment.
• Demonstrated experience in leading the implementation of a project safety culture.
• Experience in an Operational LNG Plant with construction activities, Heavy / Critical lifting, HV Electrical and/or Commissioning Environment is highly desirable.
• Experience in Contractor HSE Management and/or execution of field-based activities on BWI or offshore would be highly beneficial for this role.
• The J-IC project will have a range of construction/ installation activities on BWI requiring HSE oversight. An understanding in Permit to Work, Electrical work control, Isolation of Hazardous Energy, Lifting and Rigging are necessary for this role.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills and the ability to engage with all levels of the business in a professional and courteous manner and be proficient in the Microsoft suite of applications.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and build key relationships that contribute to exceptional business results.
• Demonstrated commitment to Chevron’s values of integrity, partnership and trust and achieving an incident and injury free environment.

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