HSE Specialist

NOV; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV is seeking an HSE Specialist to support Health, Safety and Environment across Stavanger operations. You will work with managers, supervisors, and employees to ensure regulatory compliance while driving practical HSE improvements that protect our people and our business.

This hands-on role focuses on site activities, audits, investigations, and promoting a proactive safety culture. You will develop knowledge of NOV's management systems and participate in continued professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of HSE experience in an operational environment.
• Good understanding of Norwegian HSE legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with incident investigations, risk assessments, and HSE management systems.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Fluent in Norwegian and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Manage and continuously improve the local HSE management system.
• Ensure compliance with Norwegian legislation, NOV standards, and ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements.
• Conduct HSE inspections, audits, workplace observations, and risk assessments across site operations.
• Lead and support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and follow-up actions.
• Partner with operations to identify practical improvements and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Deliver HSE inductions, training sessions, toolbox talks, and awareness initiatives.
• Monitor HSE performance, maintain compliance documentation, and report key performance indicators.
• Support environmental initiatives, including waste management and ESG reporting.
• Assist with customer tenders by preparing HSE documentation and compliance information.
• Act as a trusted HSE advisor for managers, employees, contractors, customers, and regulatory authorities.

Skills

HSE experience

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Norwegian & English

Job description

Job Description

As our HSE Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting Health, Safety and Environment across our Stavanger operations. Working closely with managers, supervisors, and employees, you'll help ensure regulatory compliance while driving practical HSE improvements that support our business and our people.

Job Description

As our HSE Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting Health, Safety and Environment across our Stavanger operations. Working closely with managers, supervisors, and employees, you'll help ensure regulatory compliance while driving practical HSE improvements that support our business and our people.

This is a hands-on operational role where you'll spend time engaging with the business, building relationships, conducting site activities, supporting audits and investigations, and promoting a proactive safety culture. Success comes from working collaboratively with operations, understanding their challenges, and finding practical solutions that strengthen safety performance.

You don't need to know everything on day one. We offer support from an experienced regional HSE team who will help you develop your knowledge of NOV's management systems, processes, and global standards while providing opportunities for continued professional growth.

Why Join NOV

At NOV, safety is a shared responsibility and an integral part of how we operate. You'll join a global organization where collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation are valued. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you'll have the opportunity to broaden your expertise while making a meaningful impact on the safety and success of our operations.

Diversity & Inclusion

At NOV, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity in all its forms and believe that different perspectives drive innovation and success. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Responsibilities

• Manage and continuously improve the local HSE management system.
• Ensure compliance with Norwegian legislation, NOV standards, and ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements.
• Conduct HSE inspections, audits, workplace observations, and risk assessments across site operations.
• Lead and support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and follow-up actions.
• Partner with operations to identify practical improvements and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Deliver HSE inductions, training sessions, toolbox talks, and awareness initiatives.
• Monitor HSE performance, maintain compliance documentation, and report key performance indicators.
• Support environmental initiatives, including waste management and ESG reporting.
• Assist with customer tenders by preparing HSE documentation and compliance information.
• Act as a trusted HSE advisor for managers, employees, contractors, customers, and regulatory authorities.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

• 2–3 years or more of HSE experience in an operational environment.
• Good understanding of Norwegian HSE legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with incident investigations, risk assessments, and HSE management systems.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Fluent in both Norwegian and English, written and spoken.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the energy and/or oil & gas industry.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Internal Auditor certification (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001).
• Experience with Industrivern.
• Experience supporting customer, regulatory, or certification audits.
• Familiarity with environmental reporting and sustainability initiatives.