Senior Drilling SSHE Specialist — Safety & Compliance

ELSA; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ELSA in Malaysia seeks an experienced SSHE professional to lead safety governance across drilling operations. You will report to the SSHE Wells Team Lead and advise Drilling Supervisors on applicable legal and SSHE requirements, supporting on-site SSHE activities.

The role emphasizes hazard identification, risk assessment for critical activities, audits, incident investigations and continuous improvement in teamwork and safety behaviours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in science or engineering.
• At least 10 years of upstream oil and gas industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting drilling, workover, and/or P&A operations, including exploration, appraisal & development drilling.
• Experience must be supported by rig/project name, role, operation type and period.
• Sarawak Work Permit is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Report to the SSHE Wells Team Lead and advise Drilling Supervisors on applicable legal and SSHE requirements.
• Support the Rig Safety Officer, Drilling SSHE Advisor and Drilling Supervisors in day-to-day SSHE activities.
• Conduct and support Permit-to-Work (PTW) inspections, worksite surveillance and coaching interventions for identified non-compliance.
• Facilitate hazard hunts and coach personnel in effective hazard identification, observation quality and development of practical corrective actions.
• Coordinate hazard identification and risk assessment for critical activities including rig move, rig-up/rig-down, marine operations and SIMOPS, and track corrective actions to closure.
• Facilitate SSHE audits and rig inspections, including Safety Critical Equipment (SCE) inspections, and prepare reports and follow-up actions.
• Participate in incident investigations, including identification of root causes, development of corrective actions and preparation of investigation reports.
• Promote intervention on unsafe acts and conditions and support continuous improvement in teamwork and safety behaviours.
• Support preparation of SSHE progress and performance reports for management, MPM, Partners and COMPANY Corporate.
• Promote SSHE communication, awareness, recognition and incentive programmes. familiar with SIMOPS and operational risk management for critical drilling activities.
• Be familiar with drilling equipment inspection requirements and relevant industry standards and recommended practices, including applicable API, IOGP and NFPA requirements.
• Possess strong computer literacy, analytical and observational skills.

Skills

Computer literacy

Analytical skills

Observational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in science or engineering

Job description

ELSA in Malaysia seeks an experienced SSHE professional to lead safety governance across drilling operations. You will report to the SSHE Wells Team Lead and advise Drilling Supervisors on applicable legal and SSHE requirements, supporting on-site SSHE activities.

The role emphasizes hazard identification, risk assessment for critical activities, audits, incident investigations and continuous improvement in teamwork and safety behaviours.