HSE Supervisor - FM Workover Rig Fabrication Yard

Overview

HSE Supervisor - FM Workover Rig Fabrication Yard at Hill International, Inc. Location: RM Yard Ravenna (Italy). Reports to: FMWR Construction Superintendent. The FMWR HSE Supervisor is responsible for implementing and monitoring health, safety, and environmental practices during the operation, movement, and maintenance of Fast-Moving Work-over Rigs, in compliance with local regulations, client HSE standards, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• HSE Compliance & Oversight: Supervise and enforce HSE policies and safe work practices at the FMWR site.
• Ensure compliance with national HSE regulations, company HSE procedures, and client-specific requirements.
• Verify that all personnel on site are trained, certified, and equipped with proper PPE.

• Rig Safety Operations: Monitor critical rig activities including rig-up/rig-down, hoisting, pressure testing, well control procedures, and equipment handling.
• Conduct hazard identification, risk assessments (JHA/JSA), and participate in pre-job safety meetings.
• Ensure permits to work (PTW) are in place and enforced for confined space entry, hot work, and lifting operations.

• Incident Management & Reporting: Lead incident and near-miss investigations and report findings to the HSE Manager.
• Maintain site incident logs and prepare daily/weekly HSE reports and KPIs.
• Ensure timely closure of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).

• Safety Audits & Inspections: Conduct routine inspections of rig systems, safety equipment, firefighting gear, and emergency response kits.
• Ensure safety signs, barricades, and emergency assembly points are maintained and clearly marked.
• Perform safety drills and coordinate emergency response simulations with rig crews.

• Training & Safety Culture: Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions, and awareness campaigns.
• Mentor and support rig and service personnel in adopting a strong safety mindset.
• Promote reporting of unsafe conditions and encourage proactive HSE involvement at all levels.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of rig operations, work-over procedures, and associated HSE risks.
• Knowledge of HSE regulatory frameworks (e.g., OSHA, API RP 54, ISO 45001).
• Capable of delivering training and conducting safety drills under field conditions.
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis skills (e.g., TapRooT, RCA).
• Excellent communication and reporting abilities under high-stress field environments.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Safety, or Environmental Science (or equivalent qualification).
• Minimum 8 years HSE experience in oil & gas fabrication yards, offshore projects, or heavy industrial construction.
• Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of offshore experience in total, with at least the last 3–5 years spent on offshore projects.
• Recognized HSE certifications (NEBOSH IGC/OSHE, OSHA 30-hour, ISO 45001 Auditor, etc.) required.
• Strong knowledge of international HSE regulations and best practices.
• Experience in fabrication yards, heavy lifting, welding, painting/blasting, and load-out operations.
• Familiar with incident investigation techniques (e.g., TapRoot, RCA).

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time

• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Construction

Note: This description focuses on health, safety, and environmental responsibilities for the FMWR Yard HSE Supervisor role and reflects the information provided in the original posting.