Offshore Safety Coach

Strategic Resources European Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Offshore Safety Coach for a long-term temporary contract in the UKCS. The ideal candidate will be responsible for enhancing safety performance through coaching, mentoring, and site visits, ensuring procedural compliance. This role requires proven experience in offshore safety coaching and operational experience on offshore assets, with specific advantageous experience on an FPSO. Suitable candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Robust track record as an Offshore Safety Coach in the UKCS.
• Demonstrable operational experience on offshore assets.
• Experience of working on an FPSO is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support offshore team with site visits and compliance improvement.
• Coach and mentor leaders and crew on best safety practices.
• Develop and deliver a coaching plan focused on procedural compliance.

Skills

Coaching on risk assessment and permit to work systems

Dynamic risk assessment

Training and mentoring

Education

Combined Offshore Survival, Fire Fighting and HUET Certificate

MIST/IMIST

Oil & Gas UK Offshore Medical Certificate

NEBOSH Technical Certificate

Job description

Our Client are looking for a highly experienced Offshore Safety Coach for a long-term temporary contract in the UKCS. The role and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: -

Job description

Offshore Safety Coach

Division

Floating Production

Department

Management / Admin

Contract

Temporary - PAYE tax status

Start Date

January 2026

Duration

12 months

The Offshore Safety coach will support all levels of the offshore team (work party through to OIM level) with a focus on work site visits and assisting improvement in permit compliance and dynamic risk assessment at site. The coach will observe work processes to identify and encourage use of best practices to minimize risks and enhance safety performance. The coach will have a high level of engagement with all relevant stakeholders to deliver a step change in results in control of work and procedure compliance, delivered through education, procedure improvement, and coaching.

Candidates must have a robust and proven track record as an Offshore Safety Coach in the UKCS.

Demonstrable operational experience on offshore assets.

Previous experience of working on an FPSO would be highly advantageous.

• Responsible to the Asset Manager
• Provide coaching on risk assessment and permit to work systems, including coaching on hazard identification, dynamic risk assessment and procedural compliance.
• Attend work site visits with work party and toolbox talks; providing coaching where required.
• Perform work site visits and permit audits.
• Mentor leaders and crew on best practices for safe operations and compliance with company and industry procedures
• Coach and motivate leaders and crew to check and follow Company procedures.
• Development and delivery of a coaching plan.
• Provide guidance and support to personnel on the control of work processes.
• Facilitate coaching on procedures, risk assessment, and permit-to-work systems.
• Facilitate improvements and usability of existing procedures.
• Facilitate coaching to improve knowledge of CMS and Maridian so procedures become easy to find.
• Facilitate coaching to improve knowledge of RABA/CMS Works.
• Develop and establish a practical after-action review (AAR) format as standard practice at Company - capture lessons with actions.
• Take ownership to coach and mentor leaders and crew to develop the onboard culture in line with Company values.
• Lead by example to develop and strengthen management and supervision relating to control of work and procedural compliance.
• Build positive relationships with leaders, influencers, and other relevant personnel.
• Set regular coaching sessions with leaders to enhance skills and to set standards and expectations.
• Guide and mentor leaders to demonstrate consistency in the use of Company control of work and procedures.
• Task leaders to develop and deliver a structured transition to work process (Pre-work planning meetings, procedure reviews, procedure awareness, toolbox talks, etc.)
• Compliance with and commitment to:
• Company Corporate Management System
• Company Operational Safety Case
• The development and review of operational procedures and manuals
• Company Policies and Procedures
• Company Environmental Management System
• Company Competency Scheme
• Performing tasks in a safe and responsible manner.

Education & Experience

• Combined Offshore Survival, Fire Fighting and HUET Certificate
• MIST/IMIST
• Oil & Gas UK Offshore Medical Certificate

• NEBOSH Technical Certificate or experience Behavioural Safety Training and/or experience

Candidates must have The Right to Work in the UK, as no sponsorship is available.