Senior Safety Officer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Safety Officer (Subsea & Offshore) to act as the Client's site-based HSE representative, ensuring contractors comply with company HSE requirements, applicable Qatari and international regulations, and industry best practices.

Senior Safety Officer (Subsea & Offshore)
Location: Qatar (Ras Laffan / Offshore)
Industry: Oil & Gas
Work Schedule: 6 days per week onshore and 7 days per week offshore, in line with the offshore rotation schedule.


The role involves providing HSE oversight, monitoring and guidance during offshore subsea installation campaigns and onshore project activities, with a strong focus on diving operations, marine safety, risk management and safe project execution.

Key Responsibilities
- Act as the Client's HSE representative onboard Dive Support Vessels (DSVs) and at onshore project locations.
- Monitor and ensure contractor and subcontractor compliance with company HSE procedures, project requirements and applicable regulations.
- Review EPCI deliverables, HSE plans, procedures and safety study reports.
- Participate in HSE reviews, including HAZID, HIRA, risk assessments, constructability reviews and readiness reviews.
- Monitor contractor activities during offshore installation, subsea operations, fabrication and construction.
- Conduct daily HSE inspections, PTW reviews and compliance checks, ensuring safe work practices are followed.
- Oversee high-risk activities, including diving operations (saturation and air diving), rigging and lifting, working at height, confined space entry, hot work and marine operations.
- Promote a proactive safety culture through toolbox talks, safety awareness campaigns, training and lessons learned.
- Monitor contractor HSE performance, identify unsafe acts and conditions, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure effective implementation of Life Saving Rules and Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) programmes.
- Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis and safety performance reporting.
- Review Emergency Response Plans and ensure emergency drills are conducted effectively.
- Implement HSE audit and assurance programmes and monitor closure of corrective actions.
- Liaise with project teams, contractors, subcontractors and HSE personnel to ensure effective implementation of project HSE requirements.

Qualifications & Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in Health & Safety, Risk Management, Engineering or equivalent NVQ Level 6 qualification in Health & Safety.
- NEBOSH General Certificate / NEBOSH Level 3 qualification – Mandatory.
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or ISO 45001 Internal / Lead Auditor certification – Mandatory.
- OPITO BOSIET / FOET / T-BOSIET, including HUET.
- H2S Training.
- Must be medically fit to travel and work offshore.

Experience & Technical Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Health & Safety Officer, Advisor or Lead roles within the offshore Oil & Gas industry.
- Significant offshore experience onboard Dive Support Vessels (DSVs), Marine Vessels or Subsea Installation Vessels, particularly during diving operations.
- Experience working with Client / Developer companies and/or EPCI contractors on Brownfield projects, developments and shutdowns.
- Strong knowledge of international HSE regulations and standards, including OSHA, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, IOGP, IMCA and SOLAS.
- Good understanding of offshore high-risk activities, including:
- Saturation and Air Diving Operations.
- Rigging and Lifting Operations.
- Marine and Subsea Installation Operations.
- ROV Operations.
- Working at Height and Confined Space.
- Hot Work and Electrical Safety.
- Energy Isolation and Pressure Testing.
- Emergency Response Management.
- Experience in TapRooT Root Cause Analysis or equivalent methodologies such as Kelvin TOP-SET.
- Knowledge of IOGP guidelines, including IOGP 411 and 423.
- Good understanding of IMCA standards applicable to diving, marine and ROV operations.
- Experience implementing Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) programmes.

Technical & Professional Skills
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Good computer literacy, including spreadsheets and databases.
- Strong communication, coordination and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
- Strong safety leadership, problem-solving and decision-making skills.


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