We are looking for an experienced Offshore Safety Officer to join an ambitious FPSO project.
Working closely with offshore management, operations and HSE teams, you will support the implementation of health, safety and environmental standards, promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with applicable procedures and regulations throughout offshore operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation and monitoring of HSE policies, procedures and safety standards onboard the FPSO.
- Conduct regular safety inspections, workplace observations and audits, identifying potential hazards and ensuring corrective actions are followed up.
- Promote a proactive safety culture and encourage workforce engagement in HSE initiatives.
- Support risk assessments, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), toolbox talks and Permit to Work (PTW) activities.
- Monitor compliance with safe working practices, including working at height, confined space entry, lifting operations and other high-risk activities.
- Participate in incident and near-miss investigations, supporting root cause analysis and the implementation of preventive measures.
- Deliver safety inductions, briefings and awareness sessions to offshore personnel and contractors.
- Monitor HSE performance, maintain safety records and contribute to regular reporting.
- Support emergency preparedness activities, including drills and exercises.
- Liaise with offshore supervisors, contractors and onshore HSE teams to ensure consistent application of safety standards.
Skills & Experience
- Several years of experience in an offshore HSE/Safety role within the oil & gas industry.
- Previous experience on FPSO projects or offshore production facilities.
- Relevant HSE qualification, such as NEBOSH, IOSH or an equivalent internationally recognised certification.
- Good understanding of offshore safety regulations, risk management and HSE management systems.
- Practical experience with Permit to Work systems, risk assessments, incident investigation and safety inspections.
- Familiarity with offshore high-risk activities and associated safety controls.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with multicultural offshore teams.
- Fluent English, both written and spoken.
Candidates must already hold the right to work in the EU or UK. This is a rotational position offered on a direct employment basis, not a freelance contract.