Senior Health & Safety Engineer

Zeeco; Stamford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeeco, a global leader in combustion and environmental solutions, is seeking a Senior Health and Safety Engineer to oversee GFS HSE policies across the EMEA region from our Stamford, UK HQ. You will work with project managers and field teams to identify risks, ensure compliance, and improve safety, quality, and environmental performance on complex engineering and construction projects worldwide.

The role requires a strong background in HSE management, experience with audits, risk assessments and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Quality Management, or a related field (preferred).
• Certifications in HSE (e.g., NEBOSH, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) are highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in HSE co-ordination/management or a similar role, preferably in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical or Power industry (Construction bias).
• Proven track record of managing HSE functions and developing and implementing safety, quality, and environmental programs.
• Strong knowledge of HSE regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Experience with HSE audits, risk assessments, and incident investigation.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong IT skills Microsoft, project, teams, excel, etc.
• Hands-on Health and Safety culture, leading from the front both at construction sites and in the office.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the GFS departments Health and Safety policies and procedures in line with local and international regulations (e.g., OSHA, HSE regulations).
• Develop and maintain standard documentation packs, templates and process maps for all associated activities related to the GFS team.
• Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and inspections to identify potential hazards and mitigate risks.
• Organize and lead training programs on health and safety practices, compliance training and safe work methods.
• Track and monitor engineer safety documents and qualifications to ensure validity and verify any qualification gained meets the project and local requirements prior to mobilisation of personnel.
• Support Zeeco HSE team with registration of freelance engineers and contractors conducting site works. Completing audits as necessary and ensuring all individuals are vetted prior to mobilisation to a work site.
• Pre-mobilisation vetting and verification of sub-contractor employees to ensure they are competent and qualified for the scope of works and meet client and/or regional requirements.
• Investigate and report workplace accidents, incidents, and near misses, and ensure the implementation of corrective actions. Working with Zeeco QHSE manager to ensure all reports are logged
• Implement and track the calibration and certification of critical equipment including but not limited to pressure equipment, personnel monitors, measurement devices, lifting equipment, etc.
• Organise and deliver HSE training for employees for all GFS groups, fostering a culture of safety, health, and environmental responsibility.
• Promote awareness programs that educate staff on HSE issues, best practices, and the importance of compliance.
• Work with Zeeco main QHSE Management to track HSE performance metrics for the GFS groups, including incident reports, audit findings, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and non-conformances, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Skills

HSE management

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Audits

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science / OH&S

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Tools

Job description

Zeeco fosters a robust work environment where employees, from engineering teams to support groups, benefit from a strong culture, trained leadership, and opportunities for growth. Zeeco collaborates with the biggest names in the industry, enabling individuals to broaden their skills alongside teams of subject matter experts. Zeeco is a global leader in combustion and environmental solutions, renowned for our expertise in designing, engineering, and manufacturing advanced burners, incinerators, and environmental control systems. Serving a wide array of industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, and power generation, we deliver innovative technologies that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance.

Our Senior Health and Safety Engineer is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and management of the Global Field Services (GFS) Health, Safety, Environmental policies and procedures. The role ensures that the organisation complies with legal and regulatory standards while promoting a culture of safety, quality, and environmental responsibility. As our new Health and Safety Engineer for our Construction team you will work closely with the project managers, construction managers and global field services teams to identify risks, ensure compliance, and improve practices related to safety, health, and environmental performance.

You will work within the Global Field Services Team based at Zeeco Europe's European Head Quarters in Stamford the UK. This role requires a flexible and dynamic individual with a passion to deliver complex engineering and construction projects worldwide. Responsible for the development, management and co-ordination of HSE management systems and documentation for the global field service team (GFS) within the EMEA region.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the GFS departments Health and Safety policies and procedures in line with local and international regulations (e.g., OSHA, HSE regulations).
• Develop and maintain standard documentation packs, templates and process maps for all associated activities related to the GFS team.
• Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and inspections to identify potential hazards and mitigate risks.
• Organize and lead training programs on health and safety practices, compliance training and safe work methods.
• Track and monitor engineer safety documents and qualifications to ensure validity and verify any qualification gained meets the project and local requirements prior to mobilisation of personnel.
• Support Zeeco HSE team with registration of freelance engineers and contractors conducting site works. Completing audits as necessary and ensuring all individuals are vetted prior to mobilisation to a work site.
• Pre-mobilisation vetting and verification of sub-contractor employees to ensure they are competent and qualified for the scope of works and meet client and/or regional requirements.
• Investigate and report workplace accidents, incidents, and near misses, and ensure the implementation of corrective actions. Working with Zeeco QHSE manager to ensure all reports are logged
• Implement and track the calibration and certification of critical equipment including but not limited to pressure equipment, personnel monitors, measurement devices, lifting equipment, etc.
• Organise and deliver HSE training for employees for all GFS groups, fostering a culture of safety, health, and environmental responsibility.
• Promote awareness programs that educate staff on HSE issues, best practices, and the importance of compliance.
• Work with Zeeco main QHSE Management to track HSE performance metrics for the GFS groups, including incident reports, audit findings, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and non-conformances, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Skills & Experience required:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Occupational Health and Safety, Quality Management, or a related field (preferred).
• Certifications in HSE (e.g., NEBOSH, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) are highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in HSE co-ordination/management or a similar role, preferably in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical or Power industry (with Construction bias).
• Proven track record of managing HSE functions and developing and implementing safety, quality, and environmental programs.
• Strong knowledge of HSE regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Experience with HSE audits, risk assessments, and incident investigation.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong IT skills Microsoft, project, teams, excel, etc.
• Hands-on Health and Safety culture, leading from the front both at construction sites and in the office.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.

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