Senior Offshore HSE Advisor 23170

  • Houston, United States
  • On-site
  • Full-time
  • Posted
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Overall objective of the role is to be a visible and engaged champion of the Seadrill’s Task 
Process (PIMED - Plan, Identify, Manage, Execute & Debrief) to drive Safe, Efficient and 
Reliable Operations.
The focus of the role is to support and verify:
• The application of the Task Process and Seadrill’s Safety Tools.
• Implementation of Seadrill’s Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) requirements. 

Rig operations via visible, proactive and engaged HSE coaching.

• Decision Making: Expected to make decisions relevant to assigned responsibilities 
to ensure alignment with quality and organizational objectives. 
• Process Ownership: Accountable for overseeing and maintaining compliance with 
processes within the scope of the role. 
Rig Compliance
• Administer and support rig compliance actions assigned to the rig in the BROA 
system to ensure closure within assigned deadlines (where rigs are contracted 
to Petrobras)
• Act as the focal point for internal and external HSE audits onboard (Including 
ISM, Company, Regulatory, Client HSE Audits)
• Maintain a subject matter expertise of relevant Client and Regulatory 
requirements impacting the rig and/or Seadrill operations
• Responsible for the completion of monthly Rig Verifications to verify rig 
compliance to core HSE requirements

Responsibilities


OHSEA Oversight:
• Provide day to day guidance, coaching, mentoring and direct supervision to 
Offshore HSE Advisors (OHSEAs) under their responsibility, including the 
provision of work plans and routines
• Provide inputs for the OHSEA objectives, Personal Development Plan, and 
annual performance management activities
Task Process (PIMED):
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME), coach, and champion the PIMED 
process onboard the rig.
• Demonstrate Visible Leadership by active interactions with onboard and 
onshore management and crews via a direct ‘boots on deck’ approach.
• Provide PIMED coaching to senior supervisors i.e. Empowering Eight onboard 
the rig 
• Actively support Start Safe HSE programs
Seadrill Management System (SMS):
• Maintain a subject matter expertise of HSEQ and other relevant Directives 
within Seadrill Management System (SMS)
• Champion HSE and Operational Discipline including core areas of:
o Seadrill Life Saving Rules
o Major Accident Hazard Management
o Environmental Management and Reporting 
• Maintain currency and SME level proficiency with the SMS to support coaching 
and mentoring the crew and overall rig compliance with all HSE Polices, 
Directives and Procedures
• Ensures and encourages active collaboration as an integral part of the Area HSE 
team and HSE Function 
• Complete Preventive Maintenance tasks (PMs) as defined in the maintenance 
system, limited to:
o Fall Protection Equipment inspections
o Portable Ladder inspections
o Gas detectors 
• Recommend improvement plans based on trends (refer to Safety Reporter, 
Insight and recent investigations and audit findings) and HSE Advisor feedback 
to HSE Manager
Continual Improvement 
• Active collaboration with onboard rig management team to identify support 
areas/opportunities in the daily Control of Work meeting
• Proactively identifying and communicating lessons learned, opportunities for 
improvement and best practices to line management to ensure continuous 
improvement 
• Engage with necessary stakeholders to support implementation of Red Rig 
Recovery Plans 
• Lead or support HSE event investigations as directed
• Share HSE industry good practices, lessons learned, safety and environmental 
alerts, as necessary
• Support Rig leadership team to verify the effective implementation and 
sustainability of the STAR Program, and coach the rig teams on the criticality 
of engaged STAR conversations and STAR Drills
• In collaboration with HSE and Rig Management develop, execute, and monitor 
Rig HSE plans
• Share lessons learned stemming from external audits (Client/Regulatory) to 
drive consistency and good practice throughout rigs operating in the Area
 

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Offshore HSE or 10 Years’ Experience in Onshore 
HSE related field outside of drilling industry
• Must possess strong analytical skills and be able to confidently communicate
• Team player and must aim to continually monitor and promote all core HSE 
processes to Offshore Crews and Onshore Rig Management 
• Qualified and proficient in incident investigation and root cause identification 
processes 
• Proficiency in MS Office suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel…. etc.)
• Effectively communicate message in either written or verbal form
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Maintain currency and SME knowledge of industry initiatives impacting Seadrill 
operations (e.g., IADC, DROPS, HPOG…)
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable HSE regulatory requirements
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of applicable Client requirements 
and/or bridging documents
• Familiarity with Flag and Coastal State requirements and applicable international 
regulations (ex. ISM, IMO…etc.).
Governance and career progression:
• Minimum of 36 months in position of Offshore HSE Advisor, and 5 years in an HSE 
role 
• Holds a NEBOSH International General Certificate in OH&S or equivalent HSE 
certification
• Participation on audit team with Company Auditor on HSE Compliance Audit, 
competence verified by Company Audit Team member

Minimum Requirements
• BOSIET
NEBOSH International General Certificate in OH&S or equivalent HSE certification 

Preferred
• Higher education qualification in HSE/Engineering or Risk Management discipline 
 

SAFETY AT SEADRILL
Our goal is to ensure that ‘nobody gets hurt' whilst performing their job. Everyone at Seadrill has a part to play in meeting our safety commitment.

Through strong leadership and personal responsibility from all employees, we take a systematic approach to identifying, managing and preventing the hazards involved in our day to day operations.

Nothing is more important to us than the health, safety and security of our workforce and the communities in which we operate and behaving responsibly towards our shared environment.

We are vigilant, disciplined and always looking out for one another. We have developed and embedded a strong safety culture onshore and offshore, fostered by all employees, who each have a personal responsibility and the authority to put an immediate stop to the job if they believe it to be unsafe.

Everyone at Seadrill is accountable for helping to build this culture of care. This includes:

  • Compliance with the Seadrill Code of Conduct and Fight Against Corruption.
  • Compliance with applicable internal and external governing requirements.
  • Non-compliances are promptly acted on and reported to the direct supervisor.
  • The standard for tidiness and cleanness is adhered to.
  • Good and clear communications with all involved parties.

SEADRILL BEHAVIORAL FRAMEWORK
In Seadrill, setting the standard is not just about what we deliver, but how we deliver it. We co-created our Behavioral Framework with our employees, where we identified four key competencies that define our culture and help us to live our values. Our behaviors are embedded in the way we work and support and guide us day to day:

  • Drive & Ownership
  • Change & Forward Thinking
  • Communication & Collaboration
  • Service Delivery

DIVERSITY 

This position is also for people with disabilities.

We recognize that our people are key to helping us to achieve our vision, so we have fostered a culture that encourages, supports and celebrates diversity of all kinds. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we operate in.

JOIN SEADRILL
We value our people and want to retain them. So, we offer a competitive package built around an attractive base salary and a range of benefits tailored to your location.

Join Seadrill. Own the Opportunity.

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Overview

From shallow to ultra-deep water, in both harsh and benign environments, Seadrill sets the standard in offshore drilling.