Operation Safety Lead
CR/080115
Posted: 03/12/2025
- Competitive
- Suriname
- Contract
Operational Safety Leader (OSL)
Location: Paramaribo, Suriname
Start Date: Q1 2026
Duration: 3 years (renewable)
Status: Residential
Recruiting on behalf of our client
We are seeking an experienced Operational Safety Leader (OSL) to join a major fast-track deepwater development in Suriname. The successful candidate will play a key role within the Drilling & Wells Performance & Methods team, supporting HSSE leadership, operational risk management and safety performance across onshore bases and two offshore rigs.
This is an exciting opportunity within a new upstream Oil & Gas province, supporting a 32-well deepwater campaign scheduled to start Q4 2026, with First Oil targeted for Q4 2027.
Key Responsibilities HSE Leadership & Compliance
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
Location: Paramaribo, Suriname
Start Date: Q1 2026
Duration: 3 years (renewable)
Status: Residential
Recruiting on behalf of our client
We are seeking an experienced Operational Safety Leader (OSL) to join a major fast-track deepwater development in Suriname. The successful candidate will play a key role within the Drilling & Wells Performance & Methods team, supporting HSSE leadership, operational risk management and safety performance across onshore bases and two offshore rigs.
This is an exciting opportunity within a new upstream Oil & Gas province, supporting a 32-well deepwater campaign scheduled to start Q4 2026, with First Oil targeted for Q4 2027.
Key Responsibilities HSE Leadership & Compliance
- Drive a strong HSE culture and uphold high HSEQ standards across all operational activities.
- Ensure full implementation of OneMaestro Principles, 12 Golden Rules, Code of Conduct, company referential, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
- Oversee HSSE performance at onshore contractor bases, offshore rigs, and interfaces with external stakeholders.
- Act as HSSE focal point for all Drilling & Wells (D&W) activities.
- Support RSES and rig supervisory teams on MEDEVAC/MEDERESCUE, Blow Out Contingency Plan (BOCP), OSCP, and associated drills.
- Lead development and management of SIMOPS dossiers and bridging documents in collaboration with D&W and Field Operations teams.
- Follow up on HSSE training compliance via LIZZY and SafePass (staff and contractors).
- Prepare and track HSSE annual KPIs (near misses, TRIR, LTIF, FAC, audits, perfect days, etc.).
- Monitor HSE performance of two offshore rigs and issue monthly HSE reports and dashboards.
- Manage HSSE derogations, incident reporting, and case management in Polarion, Synergi, or IQ-ALL.
- Lead risk assessments for well operations, support root cause analyses (CTA), and follow up on findings.
- Execute annual HSEQ-MS audits for rig and service contractors.
- Support SQM meetings, HSSE reviews, and contribute to well program development.
- Distribute safety alerts, bulletins, and develop HSSE REX documentation.
- Ensure robust coordination between company and contractors, including site committee meetings and operational visits.
- Collaborate with logistics teams to ensure marine and lifting operations are safely planned and executed.
- Use MS Office, Power BI, Polarion, Synergi, and other digital tools for reporting and HSSE tracking.
- 15+ years experience in upstream Oil & Gas.
- 6–10 years experience in a similar HSSE leadership role in Drilling & Wells.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, plus HSSE certification.
- Strong experience in offshore drilling environments.
- Fluent in English (French or other languages an advantage).
- Valid Offshore Medical, BOSIET CA-EBS + HUET.
- Experience working in multicultural environments; exposure to new-country setups is an advantage.
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
Kafui Toviekou
Principal Recruitment Consultant
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