Drilling SSHE Advisor

ELSA; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 220,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ELSA in Malaysia seeks an experienced SSHE Wells Lead to act as the focal point for drilling operations and to implement and continuously improve the SSHE Management System.

You will perform SIMOPS and risk assessments, coordinate SSHE planning, monitoring and assurance, and advise management on effective drilling SSHE processes and controls. A strong background in BOP systems and well control equipment is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in science or engineering required.
• 12+ years of experience in upstream oil & gas.
• 7+ years with drilling, workover, or P&A operations; exploration, appraisal & development experience.
• Sarawak Work Permit is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Report to SSHE Wells Team Lead and act as focal point for drilling operations.
• Perform SIMOPS and risk assessments for critical drilling activities.
• Coordinate SSHE planning, monitoring and assurance for drilling objectives.
• Advise Drilling Management on development and implementation of drilling SSHE processes.
• Have good knowledge of drilling equipment including BOPs, accumulators, choke manifolds.
• Review SSHE, Well Control and Blowout requirements; propose amendments or controls.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness, drills and exercises involving rigs and bases.
• Facilitate incident investigations, reports, lessons learned and corrective actions.
• Monitor key drilling SSHE focus areas and operational risks.
• Facilitate SSHE audits, rig inspections and assurance reviews.
• Coordinate SSHE activities across drilling sites and onshore bases.

Skills

SSHE focal point

Risk management

Drilling operations

Operational planning

Emergency preparedness

Incident investigations

Audits & inspections

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Diploma in science or engineering

Tools

BOP systems

Accumulator units

Choke manifolds

Mud-gas separation equipment

API standards

IOGP standards

NFPA requirements

Job description

Responsibilities

• Report to the SSHE Wells Team Lead and act as the SSHE focal point for drilling operations, including implementation and continuous improvement of the SSHE Management System.
• Perform SIMOPS and operational risk management assessment for critical drilling activities
• Coordinate SSHE planning, monitoring and assurance to support achievement of drilling SSHE objectives.
• Advise Drilling Management on the development and implementation of effective drilling SSHE management processes and operational controls.
• Have good working knowledge of critical drilling and well control equipment, including BOP systems, accumulator units, choke manifolds and mud-gas separation equipment.
• Familiar with drilling equipment inspection requirements and applicable industry standards and recommended practices, including API, IOGP and NFPA requirements
• Develop and implement drilling-specific SSHE deliverables including ERP, Oil Spill Contingency Plan, Environmental Risk Assessment, Contractor SSHE Audits, rig/spread vetting and SSHE Plans.
• Review relevant SSHE, Well Control and Blowout Response requirements and recommend amendments or additional controls, where required.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness arrangements, drills and exercises involving rigs, vessels and support bases.
• Facilitate incident investigations, preparation of final reports, lessons learned and follow-up of corrective actions.
• Monitor key drilling SSHE focus areas including DROPS, temporary pipework, lifting operations, well control and other critical operational risks.
• Facilitate SSHE audits, rig inspections, assurance reviews and follow-up actions.
• Coordinate SSHE activities across drilling worksites and onshore supply bases.

Requirements

• Shall possess a minimum Bachelor's degree or Diploma in science or engineering and have at least 12 years of working experience in the upstream oil and gas industry.
• In addition, the candidate shall have a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience supporting drilling, workover, and/or Plus and Abandonment (P&A) operations, including experience exploration, appraisal & development drilling projects
• Relevant experience shall be supported by details such as rig/project name, role, operation type and assignment period.
• Possess Sarawak Work Permit is advantage