HSES Manager

Since its creation in 2014, Harbour has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most geographically diverse independent oil and gas companies.  Today, Harbour is producing between 475,000 and 485,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day with significant production in Norway, the UK, Germany, Argentina and North Africa. Harbour benefits from competitive operating costs and resilient margins, and a broad set of growth options including near-infrastructure opportunities in Norway, unconventional scalable opportunities in Argentina and conventional offshore projects in Mexico and Indonesia. With low GHG emissions intensity and a leading CO2 storage position in Europe, Harbour remains committed to producing oil and gas safely and responsibly to help meet the world’s energy needs. Harbour is headquartered in London with approximately 5,000 staff and contractors across its operations and offices. 

Ours is an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to their job and feel recognised for the value they add. We are committed to creating a genuinely inclusive and supportive working environment to ensure everyone has a positive experience at work.

At Harbour Energy, we aim to recruit, retain and promote our people based on their unique skills, regardless of race, gender or background. We need excellent people to help shape and develop the future of our company. Could this be you?

If so, we want to hear from you.

JOB OBJECTIVE / JOB EXPECTATIONS  

To define, manage and implement the Health, Safety, Environment and Security strategy for the activities of the Business Unit. Ensure the compliance of internal standards and legislation along with developing a culture which values and promote widely the Health, Safety and the protection of Environment.

TASKS AND SCOPE OF WORK / MAIN RESPONSIBILITY AREAS.

Primary Tasks:

• Promote a company culture where HSES is an integrated part of the business.
• Ensure that the annual HSES Objectives program is executed.
• Perform and collaborate in the HSES Assessments for every Decision Gate of projects.
• Lead and perform audits as required for our HSES Management System, assets, locations and processes
• Implement and maintain the continuous improvement process of the HSES Management System.
• Ensure Risks Assessments and MOC process is duly followed for managing change on HSES matters to ensure proper risk mitigation action are identified and implemented
• Monitor HSES Legal compliance with identified requirements.
• Prepare and maintain emergency preparedness strategies and requirements, ensuring an efficient and robust emergency response organization through regular exercises and training activities.
• Ensure all incidents and accidents are investigated thoroughly and mitigations actions implemented to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor Lagging indicators as well as the proper treatment/closure of HSES events
• Ensure to capture lessons learnt and monitor the corrective actions closure.
• Prepare and monitor the HSES yearly budget.
• Build and implement training programs for the Asset employees, in regards of their competencies, needs and risks they are exposed to.

Secondary Tasks:

Other duties associated with the HSES function, as directed by Supervisor or Manager.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Education

• College Degree – B.S. Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Process Safety or equivalent HSEQ related field.

Professional Experience

• Ten (10 +) years of experience in HSES positions in the Oil and Gas Industry.
• Offshore working experience is required.
• Have being in a Leader/Manager/Supervisor position for over 5 years.

TECHNICAL AND NON-TECHNICAL SKILLS

Technical Skills

• HSEQ Management system knowledge (ISO 9k, 14k & 45k)
• In-depth knowledge of operational activities and Hazard identification, assessment and control (risk management methodologies)
• Occupational health & hygiene assessments, monitoring and management strategies.
• Emergency preparedness knowledge (Developing, executing and assessing competence of ERT members)
• Proficient knowledge of in-country and international HSES standards for O&G (Knowledge, interpretation and execution)
• Sound understanding of Project Management principals
• Proficient in audit planning and execution
• Incident / Accident Investigation techniques.

Non-Technical Skills

• Functional, business, industry supervisory expertise
• Strong personnel management qualities / leading and developing self and others to maximize their potential.
• Strong interpersonal skills to create and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to operate in an agile environment, working in cross-functional and multicultural teams
• Strong Conflict Resolution skills

​​​​​​​LANGUAGE

• Proficient in English (written & spoken)
• Proficient in Spanish (written & spoken)

Inclusive recruitment is a vital part of our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy. Whatever your background, if you feel you need an adjustment during our selection process to suit your needs, please let us know, and we will be happy to help.

For further information or support on any of these points, please reach out to us at careers@harbourenergy.com