Safety Specialist (Field Drilling) / Qatar

We are seeking a HSE Safety Specialist (Field Drilling) for a long term position within Doha

Duration: 3 year renewable contract
Accommodation: Provided
Type of contract: residential

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE A BACHELORS DEGREE (MASTERS IS NOT RECOGNISED WITHOUT A BACHELORS)Candidates MUST be able to attend an interview held in London 

Field Safety Specialist supports the Drilling team offshore in the implementation and continuous monitoring of key aspects of the  Drilling and Sub Surface Safety Plan.

Primary function is safety compliance monitoring of drill rig contractors and service providers. Cover multiple rigs over a 28-day work rotation with the aim of completing scheduled and specific inspections and audits of all work activities associated with drilling rig operations.

Conduct formal rig-specific verification / compliance audits of rig contractor and service providers on behalf of Drilling and Completions Department

To provide training and coaching of field personnel in Hazard identification and personal injury prevention programs, and elimination of HSE incidents during in field operations. These goals are achieved via active engagement and mentoring of all drill rig personnel and work activities as role model in all HSE behaviors.

To monitor and support the implementation of contractors Behavior Based Safety observation and intervention program.

Cascade Safety focus topics, Alerts, and lessons learned from internal and external sources. 

Participate in selective pre-job safety meetings to ensure all Hazards and Risks are identified; monitor effective implementation of JSAs in the field.  

Conduct scheduled PTW/JSA inspections and monitoring activities to assure implementation of Operations Safety Plan.

To facilitate investigation of incidents and near-misses and effective implemnation of corrective actions.

Provide support and expertise in Emergency response, monitor regular offshore emergency response drills to maintain preparedness.   

To monitor contractor training programs fitness for purpose and effective implementation.

Attend bi weekly safety drilling coordination meeting with Drilling Safety Leads and extended safety Advisors.

• Professional qualification in Safety (NEBOSH diploma) or higher
• College Degree in Science or Engineering or Safety, or equivalent is preferred.

• 12 years of field offshore experience in Drilling and Safety management.

Decisive with strong field skills, self-motivated and the ability to provide added value within a team.

• Proficient in written and spoken English with ability to produce procedures and technical reports.
• Computer literacy (Excel and PowerPoint, database and graphic packages).
• Well-developed presentation skills.