Offshore Wind HSSE Advisor — Safety & Compliance Lead

JERA Nex bp; Oostende; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JERA Nex bp is seeking an HSSE advisor to support safe, compliant operations across four offshore wind farms in Belgium, based in Ostend. You will provide visible field support, expert HSSE guidance and independent challenge to operational leaders, OEMs and contractors.

Reporting to O&M leadership, you will lead HSSE plans, drive improvements, conduct field verifications, and ensure control of work and incident investigations are managed to prevent harm and protect people and the environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant HSSE, engineering or science discipline with recognised occupational health and safety professional membership.
• At least five years’ experience delivering HSSE in offshore wind, offshore energy, marine operations or another high-hazard environment.
• Strong working knowledge of offshore wind O&M activities, contractor-led maintenance, marine logistics and operational risk management.

Responsibilities

• Act as an HSSE advisor to the O&M leadership team in Ostend, providing field support, independent challenge and expert guidance to safety operations.
• Influence OEM, marine and contractor HSSE plans to ensure priorities and controls are aligned.
• Lead the development, delivery and follow-up of HSSE improvement plans with leaders, supervisors, contractors and the HSSE team.
• Conduct regular field verification and assurance activities across offshore and onshore operations to assess compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Verify the implementation and effectiveness of critical controls for high-risk activities such as working at height, lifting operations, electrical safety and marine transfers.
• Provide HSSE oversight of OEMs and service providers including contractor reviews, inspections and performance improvement actions.

Skills

HSSE knowledge

Offshore wind O&M

Contractor HSSE management

Incident investigations

Regulatory compliance

Coaching / influencing

Education

Degree in HSSE/Engineering/Science

Occupational health and safety membership

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

Job description

JERA Nex bp is seeking an HSSE advisor to support safe, compliant operations across four offshore wind farms in Belgium, based in Ostend. You will provide visible field support, expert HSSE guidance and independent challenge to operational leaders, OEMs and contractors.

Reporting to O&M leadership, you will lead HSSE plans, drive improvements, conduct field verifications, and ensure control of work and incident investigations are managed to prevent harm and protect people and the environment.