HSE Advisor

NRL Recruitment; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor for a 6-month contract in Grangemouth. The role involves providing expertise in Health and Safety Risk Management and Occupational Hygiene. Responsibilities include advising management on compliance, developing HSE strategies, and providing technical support to ensure the business meets regulatory requirements. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and professional HSE qualifications, with experience in the oil and gas or petrochemical industries. A proactive approach and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant health, safety and/or environmental discipline.
• Professional HSE qualifications and memberships in appropriate institutions.
• Experience in a similar role in the oil and gas or hazardous industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and legislative expertise on HSE issues.
• Advise refinery leadership to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Develop strategies to integrate occupational hygiene into business plans.

Skills

Health and Safety Risk Management

Occupational Hygiene

Regulatory Compliance

Technical Support

Education

Degree in health, safety and/or environmental discipline

Professional HSE qualifications

Certificate Level or higher in Occupational Hygiene

Job description

HSE Advisor – Grangemouth (6 Month Contract – PAYE)

Purpose of the role:

The post holder will provide technical and legislative knowledge and expertise on short and long term HSE issues with a focus on Health and Safety Risk Management and Worker Health Protection. This will include providing technical and legislative knowledge on general HSE matters and specifically Occupational Hygiene (OH) to solve technical OH issues arising in any part of the business complex and allow businesses to pursue normal operations and meet regulatory requirements.

Subject Matter Expert for worker related health protection issues, accountable for advising the SHE Technical Authority and the site businesses directly on regulatory compliance requirements. Developing the business COMAH and Occupational H&S strategy for ratification by the business HSE Manager. Supporting the Refinery HSE team within the business to provide professional advice and guidance to Managers and supervisors.

Key Accountabilities

• Developing and advocating HSE aspects of the business to ensure regulatory compliance in line with the HSE strategies and to support the business to meet its budgets and targets.
• Advising the refinery leadership team, teams or individuals to increase their understanding on COMAH and Occupational H&S matters to ensure the business performance meets the regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Specifically, as subject matter expert, provide detailed technical Occupational Hygiene knowledge and appropriate improvement recommendations to managers, supervisors and teams including contractors. Develop strategies to meet business and regulatory requirements, and enable the integration of occupational hygiene management into IMSL Management System and short and long term Business plans.
• Providing detailed technical support and HSE knowledge to make appropriate recommendations to the business to influence compliance with legislation, codes and standards.
• Reviewing and authorizing, where appropriate, any deviations for H&S Management Procedures and Standards.
• Preparing, reviewing and authorizing any amendments required and/or requested for H&S Management Procedures and Standards.
• Collating, analysing and providing reports as required for HSE data.
• Preparing improvement plans and reports to improve HSE performance across the business.
• Supporting and contributing to the development of the HS&E strategy, plan and direction.
• Supporting the HSE Manager in maintaining connections with the wider business, regulator, governmental and trade associations to ensure the business is proportionate in its response to legislative requirements.
• Evaluating the need for any third party COMAH or Occupational H&S support services to supplement internal resources, as the demands require.
• Involvement in HSE representation at TAR and other special works.
• Representing the business with external organisations and associations as required.

Education / Experience

• Degree qualified, or equivalent, in a relevant health, safety and/or environmental discipline.
• Professional HSE qualifications and corporate memberships of appropriate institutions such as BOHS, IOSH or IEMA.
• Working towards or qualified to Certificate Level or higher (British Occupational Hygiene Society or equivalent).
• Experience in similar role in oil and gas, refining/petrochemical, chemical or other similar hazardous industry.