HSE Supervisor

Employ Global; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Norway seeks a Senior HSE Supervisor to drive health, safety, risk assurance, and compliance across offshore and onshore operations. You will lead HSE governance, coordinate incident investigations, and support regulatory compliance while engaging Alliance Partners and clients.

Role requires 5+ years in energy, BOSIET, and ability to travel offshore/domestically. The position is full-time with onshore base and offshore transfers as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in energy sector with HSE governance experience.
• Deep knowledge of Norwegian Maritime Authority requirements and ISM/ISPS/SOLAS/MARPOL.
• Valid BOSIET certification and experience with 5 Whys incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Drive regional HSE, risk, and compliance activities across rigs, shore facilities, and alliance partners.
• Maintain HSE policies, develop client bridging documents and emergency response plans, and manage rig-specific HSE cases.
• Act as the HSE focal point for rig start-ups, ramp-downs, moves, and new country deployments.
• Participate in incident investigations using 5 Whys root-cause methodology, conduct chemical audits, and perform HSE management system audits.
• Coordinate occupational illness and workplace injury case management under Norwegian requirements, liaising with HR, medical providers, and regulators.
• Represent the company in client reviews, tender HSE submissions, industry committees, and regulatory inquiries.

Skills

HSE leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Incident investigation

Stakeholder liaison

Mobility travel

Job description

Our client, a leading global offshore drilling contractor, is seeking a senior HSE Supervisor in Norway to drive health, safety, risk assurance, and compliance performance across regional offshore operations, onshore facilities, and Alliance Partners.

Position Overview

• Role: HSE Supervisor (Senior Capacity)
• Location: Norway (Onshore with offshore and domestic travel as required)
• Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Risk & Compliance Leadership: Drive regional HSE, risk, and compliance activities, supporting the Risk and Compliance Manager across assigned rigs, shore-based facilities, and Alliance Partners.
• HSE Systems & HSE Cases: Maintain HSE policies, develop client bridging documents and emergency response plans, and manage rig-specific HSE Cases, ensuring risk controls are updated and communicated.
• Operations Support: Act as the HSE focal point for rig start-ups, ramp-downs, moves, and new country deployments.
• Incident Investigation & Auditing: Participate in incident investigations using 5 Whys root-cause methodology, conduct chemical audits, and perform HSE management system audits across company rigs and shore-based locations.
• Occupational Health & Reporting: Coordinate occupational illness and workplace injury case management under Norwegian statutory requirements, liaising with HR, medical providers, and regulatory authorities to ensure safe return-to-work protocols.
• Stakeholder & Customer Liaison: Represent the company in client business reviews, tender HSE submissions, industry committees, and regulatory inquiries.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: 5+ years in the energy industry with a background in maintaining world-class HSE infrastructure and governance systems.
• Regulatory Expertise: Deep knowledge of Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) requirements, relevant coastal state rules, Havtil framework, MODU Codes, ISM, ISPS, SOLAS, and MARPOL.
• Certifications & Technical Skills: Valid BOSIET certification; hands-on experience in chemical audits and 5 Whys incident investigation methodologies.
• Interpersonal & Communication: Strong leadership and communication skills, capable of engaging offshore crews, leadership teams, regulatory officials, and client representatives.
• Mobility: High integrity and full capability/willingness to undertake offshore and domestic travel.

Norwegian Legal & Equal Opportunity Disclosures

• Equal Opportunity & Non-Discrimination: In accordance with Chapter 13 of the Norwegian Working Environment Act (Arbeidsmiljøloven), our client provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, political views, or trade union membership.
• Data Protection & Privacy: Personal data submitted during this application process will be handled in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Norwegian Personal Data Act (Personopplysningsloven). Applications are retained solely for recruitment and selection purposes.
• Working Conditions: Terms of employment, background verification, and safety standards adhere to applicable Norwegian labor laws and offshore industry regulations.