Safety Officer 3

At Stena Drilling we operate our business with a focus on our core values of Care, Innovation and Performance. With a worldwide operational presence, we are one of the world’s foremost independent drilling contractors.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Safety Officer 3 to join our offshore Team.

Some of the duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Spending at least 50% of their time coaching and monitoring personnel, the role of the Safety officer is as follows;

To provide appropriate training in the Company’s HSE Policies, Procedures and Safe Working practices, for all personnel onboard.
To monitor ongoing operations at the worksite to confirm that tasks are being carried out in compliance with the Company’s HSE Policies, Procedures, and Safe Working practices.
To promote the Company’s Safe Behaviour Programme through coaching, and the continuous development and roll out of campaign material.
Supporting and advising the Deputy Master / OIM, Day Shift Safety Officer, Department Heads, and Supervisors on Health, Safety and Environmental matters.
Comply with Stena Drilling procedures for management of risk; ensuring that a suitable and sufficient Risk Assessment and Toolbox Talk associated with key operations is carried out for all work activities.
Ensuring that onboard Risk Assessments and Lifting Assessment Plans are properly controlled and maintained within the SMS, and that they are systematically reviewed and updated as necessary, in accordance with Company requirements.
Monitoring the quality of Risk Assessments and Lifting Plans and reporting any deficiencies to the Master / OIM.
Ensure that storage, handling and use of chemicals are done in accordance with procedures.
Continuous monitoring of the Permit to Work (PTW) system. This involves performing three (3) PTW checks per week and audits.
Carrying out regular Observation tours/audits both on an individual ad-hoc basis, and in planned tours with the Deputy Master/OIM and Heads of Department.
Monitoring the vessel Observation Card Register and expediting close out of Open Observation Cards.
Administration and analysis of Observation card data to identify potential trends, reporting such trends, and identifying appropriate corrective measures in consultation with the onboard management team.
Participating in Accident/Incident Investigations:

Taking Witness Statements
Collating evidence
Drafting Investigation Reports

Assist Day Shift Safety Officer to ensure that all Incident Notifications and associated reports/documentation are logged/filed in Synergi in a timely manner.
Monitoring and expediting close out of Synergi actions.
Assist in maintaining the Onboard Training Matrix records, identifying who has been trained, and when.
Assist in reviewing the scope of the Onboard Training Matrix periodically to ensure it remains suitable.
Environmental / ISO 14001 focal point onboard.
Ensure familiar with correct use, type and location of all Oil Spill Equipment.
Assist in the regular review of the vessel House Rules based on the findings from inspections, Observation tours, and other forms of monitoring.
Assist in the development and implementation of an Area Inspection Plan which ensures that all areas onboard are checked on a quarterly basis.
Ensure work site is safe and that all tools used are in a satisfactory condition.
Assist in the development, analysis, and reporting of HSE performance data.
Assist in the preparation of routine reports including:

End of trip Safety Report
Annual Safety Report

Comply with the Management of Change Principle.
Participation in the daily meetings and pre-tour meetings, and in also in the weekly safety meeting.
Responsible and accountable for the safety of the personnel working under their direction and shall be expected to conduct operations at all times in full compliance with company procedures (SMS).
Monitoring the status of Safety Alerts issued to the vessel and expediting close out of any associated actions.
Identify and address any violations of procedures concerning personnel under their direction.
Continuous or repeated violations of policies or procedures should be highlighted and brought to the attention of the HoD-Master/OIM.
Any other duties as required by the day shift Safety Officer and Master/OIM.

Suitable applicants should ideally have:

Grade 3: NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent is normally a pre-requisite.
Previous experience in a similar role onboard a similar vessel.
Good communication skills
Good Presentation Skills