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Senior HSE Specialist

National Oilwell Varco

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Houston, TX
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Provide direct HSE advice and support to operational management to ensure HSE improvements are implemented.
  • Develop suitable, practical, workable processes that reduce HSE risks as low as practically possible.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of effective health, safety, and environmental policies relevant to the assigned facility.
  • Coordinate and support facility leadership  in the implementation and maintenance of HSE processes and programs including the EPS Global HSE Management System.
  • Assist with creating meaningful HSE campaigns and initiatives that deliver real change.
  • Prepare health and safety plans and support the continuous developing of internal policy.
  • Provide professional and consistent guidance to facility leadership in all areas of HSE performance and achievements.
  • Monitor HSE Key Performance Indicators and provide recommendations on areas of opportunities.
  • Conduct monthly HSE Led communications meeting with facility leadership to communicate HSE initiatives, goals, and opportunities.
  • Assess legislative requirements applicable to operations and where appropriate implement policies and procedures to ensure effective implementation and compliance.
  • Assist in the development, coordination and delivery of various HSE trainings.
  • Maintaining a working knowledge of all Health and Safety legislation and any related industry developments.
  • Carry out other duties as and when business requirements dictate as may be reasonably expected by line manager.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

 

Strategic

  • Ability to identify hazards, evaluate the risk and implement suitable protection controls.
  • Ability to regularly collaborate with various departments within the assigned facility.
  • Ability to develop and execute strategic planning with minimal supervision.
  • Able to create practical business processes, such as safe systems of work.

Personal and Interpersonal

  • A strong sense of customer focus (internal/external).
  • An honest team player who collaborates with peers to solve problems.
  • Committed to self-improvement and development through the role to achieve career goals 
  • Is known to consistently adhere to ethical principles and expects others to follow suit.
  
QualityEssentialDesirable
Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret, apply and communicate Federal, State, and local regulations (specifically 29 CFR 1910).
  • Strong ability to identify, assess, and mitigate potential hazards and risks in the workplace. 
  • ASP, CSP, CSHO or similar certification desirable but not required. 
  • Willingness and ability to obtain additional professional development certifications or learnings.
Experience:
  • Five (5) or more years of experience directly related to HSE functions.

 

  • Thorough knowledge of incident investigations and identifying root causes and corrective actions.
Skills, training or special knowledge
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Thorough knowledge of HSE Management Systems (i.e. ISO 14001 and/or 45001)
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Office platforms (TEAMS, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc..)
  • Demonstrated competencies in multiple areas of HSE training development and delivery.
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to meet established timelines.

 

TrainingParticipate in training where required.
Health, Safety and Environment

Carry out all duties safely and in accordance with the Health & Safety Policy, Employee Handbook, procedures, training and instruction.

 

Set a personal example on all matters of health and safety.