Senior HSE Advisor

Subsea7; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Subsea7 seeks a Senior HSE Advisor to lead health, safety and environment efforts for UK & Global IRM in St. John's, Canada. You will guide project teams, promote safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and support offshore project delivery.

The role requires offshore experience, a degree in a related field, and a Lead Auditor qualification. Collaboration with clients and regulators will be essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Degree, diploma or equivalent in Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline.
• Lead Auditor qualification with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 experience.
• Experience supporting offshore energy, marine, subsea, or vessel operations.
• Knowledge of Canadian offshore HSE regulations and compliance requirements.
• Good communication skills with ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Act as the HSE focal point, providing expert support across projects and operations.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure regulatory, client, and Subsea7 HSEQ compliance.
• Support project teams with risk management, HSE planning, audits, and investigations.
• Monitor HSE performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deliver HSE training, briefings, coaching, and guidance to site personnel.
• Develop and maintain HSE documentation and regulatory registers.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, regulators, and internal stakeholders on HSE matters.
• Contribute to tender activities and supplier assessments.

Skills

HSE management

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Audit & incident investigations

Education

Degree/diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or related

Lead Auditor qualification

CRSP/CHSC/CMIOSH or equivalent

Job description

Subsea7 has an exciting new opportunity for a Senior HSE Advisor to join our UK & Global IRM team in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada on a full-time, staff basis. As a key HSE focal point, you'll provide expert guidance to project teams, promote a strong safety culture, ensure compliance, and support the safe delivery of offshore projects.

Due to current restrictions this role is open only to external candidates with a right to work in Canada and who are based in or open to relocating permanently to the local area, however for any internal candidates who apply who don’t have a right to work in Canada we can consider your application and would encourage you to reach out the recruitment team for an initial discussion.

What will you be doing?

This will be a varied role but some of the main responsibilities include:

• Act as the HSE focal point, providing expert support across projects and operations
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with regulatory, client, and Subsea7 HSEQ requirements
• Support project teams with risk management, HSE planning, audits, inspections, and incident investigations
• Monitor HSE performance, identify improvement opportunities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Deliver HSE training, briefings, coaching, and guidance to project and worksite personnel
• Support emergency preparedness activities and worksite readiness programmes
• Develop, maintain, and review project HSE documentation, compliance plans, and regulatory registers
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, regulators, and internal stakeholders on HSE matters
• Support environmental management activities, including environmental compliance and hazardous substance controls
• Contribute to tender activities, supplier assessments, and the successful delivery of offshore projects

What experience would we like you to have?

• Degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Professional membership or certification (CRSP, CHSC, CMIOSH, or equivalent) is desirable
• Experience supporting offshore energy, marine, subsea, or vessel operations
• Good knowledge of Canadian offshore HSE regulations and compliance requirements
• Lead Auditor qualification with experience of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems
• Knowledge of vessel assurance, audits, contractor management, and regulatory compliance programmes
• Good understanding of HSE legislation and offshore operations
• Good communication skills with the ability to influence and present at all levels
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and highly organised, with good attention to detail
• Collaborative team player with a flexible approach and a passion for HSE excellence