ZADCO - HSE ENGINEER

Posted date : 18 March 2008

HSE ENGINEER

1. Synopsis
Sees over a 650000bbls/day crude oil and gas separation and stabilization plant with an average of 1200 employees and a dozens contractors in an Off Shore location in extreme weather conditions.
Develops, implements, and maintains safety, health and environmental programs to manage risk to ALARP, improve performance, ensure regulatory compliance and conformance to OHSAS18001 and ISO14001 requirements.
Process owner for HSE programs in areas such as: Hazard Communication, Incident Investigation, Job Safety Analysis, Risk Register, Near Miss, PTWS, Chemical Approval, Industrial Hygiene, Radiation Safety, Hearing Conservation, Machine Guarding, Confined Space, Respiratory Protection, Pollution Prevention, Waste Management, Environmental Compliance and Reporting, and Safety and Health Training.
Revises and updates programs as needed to maintain a safe, healthful and productive work environment.
Work towards the achievement of HSE targets and objectives using ZADCO HSE KPIs.
Assist the on scene man in-charge in emergency situations
2. Responsibilitiesa) Maintains and control daily Safety practices with regular checks of work sites, ensures that hazards are identified, precautionary measures are taken and provide Safety advice to trades Supervisors.
b) Monitors and controls implementation of all procedures related to the maintenance and effectiveness of safety and emergency equipment and inspect work activities and equipment to ensure correct operation and that procedures are implemented. Ensure that effective records are kept and updated for all equipment under his control.
c) Promote safe working procedures. Supervise and advise on proper application of “Permit to Work” system, arranging for standby of HSE personnel conducting gas and atmospheric tests, participating in actual “Job Watch” as and where necessary; such as hot tapping, mechanical sealing/plugging, entry into dangerous confined spaces and ensuring that all Safety regulations and practices are adhered to.
d) Coordinate and participate in the provision of Safety awareness courses. Prepare programs, arrange participation in conjunction with line management and give lectures using specialized audio visual equipment, hand-out and practical demonstration.
e) Assist and advise the man in-charge at the scene in case of emergency. Check the availability of the safety/emergency equipment. Restrict movement into the affected area to essential personnel only. Provide reports on situations existing at the time of such incidents and present comments on causes and possible remedies.
f) Investigates all industrial and non-industrial incidents and accidents involving personnel, plant and equipment including dangerous occurrences. Analyzes causes, determines future action to reduce these occurrences, prepares and maintains statistical records of all incidents. Prepares periodic reports of incident/accident, highlighting and analyzing problem areas and recommending preventive measures.
g) Develops, discusses and obtains approval for Health, Safety and Environmental programs and procedures at assigned location, and ensure that such procedures and regulations are communicated to all on-site personnel participate in giving specific lectures and talks on such activities. Audit on a continuous basis the effectiveness of such procedures and regulations and present recommendations for improvements.
h) Prepare detailed lists of foreseeable Safety requirements for operational needs, for incorporation into the budget for operating expenses and manpower, maintain adequate stocks of Health, Safety and Environment equipment, clothing, consumables, spare parts and additional safety appliances and equipment, prepare purchase requisitions for the replenishment of existing stock or other special requirements.
i) Studies and comments all engineering designs and drawings pertaining to modifications of plant, equipments, installations, fire protection systems, or projects works to ensure adherence to safety rules, standards and codes of practice, during all phases of implementation on Site.
j) Ensure that all procedural data pertaining to hazardous substances/radio active sources are available and that necessary precautions are observed when transporting, storing and handling.
k) Ensure that the proper record for inspection/maintenance and testing of all safety, fire and lifesaving equipment/systems are maintained and readily available.
1) Ensure the preservation of the environment’s components, characteristics and natural balance; the prevention, reduction or combating of pollution, the preservation of natural resources, and the protection of life forms which exist therein, especially those endangered with extinction, and the development and enhancement of all such components.
m) Promote Waste Management program to collect, store, transport and disposal of waste on sites.
n) Participate for elaboration of occupational health programs with all aspects of the employee’s health and the employee’s relationship with the environment.
Conduct other or similar related duties as directed by line Management.
Participates in the early stages of projects involving new equipment, products, materials, and processes to assure proper consideration of HSE.

3. Minimum Requirements:
B.Sc. Engineering discipline or equivalent
8 years varied experience in Fire & Safety field, including at least 5 years within an offshore oil industry environment or a petrochemical plant

Online apply at http://www.zadco.com/CMS/Careers/Opportunities/tabid/276/Default.aspx
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