HSE Advisor Onshore

Spirit Energy; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit Energy in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking an HSE Advisor Onshore to provide direct, sustainable HSE support across the Morecambe Hub assets. You will act as a role model for life-saving practices and drive improvements through training, audits and investigations.

You will monitor performance, manage emergency response planning, assist with regulator interactions, and ensure Safety Case and COMAH compliance before any operational changes, working in a non-contractual hybrid environment with

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead HSE initiatives and train staff.
• Knowledge of risk management, regulatory requirements and emergency response.
• Strong written and oral communication with regulators and auditors.

Responsibilities

• Act as a role model for HSE culture and lead by example.
• Provide HSE training, investigate incidents and conduct system audits.
• Monitor and report HSE performance, driving continuous improvements.
• Deliver actions identified in HSE improvement plans.
• Maintain a positive safety culture across assets and field teams.
• Manage emergency response plans and arrange drills to test effectiveness.
• Support regulator interventions and regulatory audits.
• Ensure Safety Case/COMAH compliance before implementing changes.
• Review work packs for content and safety.
• Communicate contract expectations to third parties and monitor execution.
• Lead investigations using Kelvin TopSet techniques.
• Carry out any other duties as reasonably required.

Skills

HSE awareness

Communication skills

Investigation skills

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Education

NEBOSH Certificate (minimum)

NEBOSH Diploma (preferred)

Offshore BOSIET

Professional membership (IOSH)

Tools

Kelvin TopSet investigation techniques

Job description

HAVE YOU GOT SPIRIT?

In operation since 1985, Barrow Gas Terminal is a key piece of the UK’s energy infrastructure and supports the Morecambe Bay gas fields. The terminal has played a long‑standing role in processing and delivering natural gas, supporting both local employment and national energy supply.

With a focus on safety, environmental sustainability and community engagement, we believe in operational excellence at every stage of production. If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a dynamic and energetic team, then we are keen to hear from you.

THE OPPORTUNITY – HSE ADVISOR ONSHORE

The HSE Advisor Onshore provides direct, sustainable and reliable HSE support, guidance and appropriate challenge to operations in support of the Morecambe Hub assets.

Location: Barrow-in-Furness

Duration: 2-year contract

Contract Type: PAYE

Day Rate: TBC - For your application to be progressed, please ensure you provide a PAYE day rate banding expectation. Please note that there is no travel and accommodation allowance provided.

• Please only apply if you have existing right-to-work in the UK.
• Please outline notice period/availability to start.

Spirit Energy currently have a non-contractual hybrid working arrangement for all office-based workers. 4 days must be worked in the office with compulsory days being Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The fourth day worked in-office (either Monday or Friday) is of the worker’s choosing but should be in keeping with what is most efficient and effective for their team. The office is open 5 days a week for full time, in-office working if this is the contractor’s preference.

AND NOW FOR THE TECHNICAL BIT…

• Act as a role model for Spirit Energy’s Life Saving and House Rules and HSE Expectations, promoting a proactive and generative HSE culture through visible HSE leadership.
• Provide support to the Morecambe Hub assets by way of provision of HSE training; accident/incident investigation; system audits and the provision of advice on HSE best practice.
• Assist in the monitoring and reporting of HSE performance across operations, seeking to identify trends in performance and driving improvements.
• Take responsibility for delivering actions identified within the HSE improvement plans.
• Assist with the maintenance of a positive safety culture across the operational assets and the maintenance of behavioural modification tools in use across the Field.
• Manage and assists in the maintenance of emergency response plans for the operational assets. Arranges exercises to test the veracity of those plans.
• Support the preparation of regulator interventions and audits to ensure regulatory compliance, contributing as necessary to any required actions arising.
• Ensure that requirements of Safety Case and/or COMAH Report are maintained within operations and any proposed modifications or changes to operational practices are compared to Safety Case and/or COMAH Report before implementation.
• Review work packs for content and suitability before work commences.
• Ensure supply chain and contract management expectations are communicated and understood by relevant third parties and stakeholders. Actively monitoring and engagement during contract execution.
• Act as a Lead investigator using Kelvin TopSet investigation techniques to support business requirements.
• Any other associated duties as reasonably required

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, we are looking for:

• Demonstrated track record in developing and executing pragmatic solutions and influencing others to move towards consensus
• Previous experience of working in an HSE and Technical role / team
• Good knowledge of risk management, compliance and emergency response routines and requirements
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experienced communicator with internal/external groups, including regulator and auditing bodies.
• NEBOSH Certificate (minimum) or Diploma (preferred)
• Professional membership of relevant institute or working towards it (e.g. IOSH)
• Offshore BOSIET and Medical
• Experience in event management and investigation training such as Kelvin TopSet

In addition to technical knowledge and credibility, we are looking for someone who lives our values - Agility, Collaboration, Courage, Care, and Delivery. A person who embraces and supports change, while ensuring the safe and efficient operation of a mature asset.

As per job description