HSE Advisor

Atlas NextWave; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Atlas NextWave is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to deliver hands-on health, safety, and environmental support across renewable energy and offshore construction projects. The ideal candidate will work with project teams, contractors, and site personnel to ensure compliance with HSE requirements in high-risk environments.

We are looking for candidates with offshore wind, oil & gas, marine, or heavy construction experience.

Qualifications

• Relevant HSE qualifications and field experience.
• Experience in offshore/renewable energy environments is preferred.
• Ability to conduct site inspections and safety briefings.
• Willingness to travel and work on project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HSE advice and support to project teams and site personnel.
• Monitor site activities for safety compliance with HSE procedures and project requirements.
• Conduct HSE inspections, audits, safety observations, and workplace assessments.
• Identify hazards and implement appropriate control measures.
• Review RAMS, JSA/JHA, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Lead toolbox talks, safety meetings, inductions, and pre-job briefings.
• Monitor PPE, LOTO, working at height, lifting operations, electrical safety, confined space and other high-risk work.
• Investigate incidents and track corrective actions through to completion.

Skills

HSE knowledge

Risk assessment

Site inspections

Incident investigation

Safety coaching

Tools

GWO

OGUK

IOSH

NEBOSH

Job description

Location: USA / Project-Based
Employment Type: Contract
Industry: Renewable Energy / Offshore / Construction
Travel: Required

About the Role

Atlas NextWave is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to support renewable energy and offshore construction projects. The successful candidate will provide hands-on health, safety, and environmental support to project teams, contractors, and site personnel while ensuring compliance with project, client, and applicable HSE requirements.
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in offshore wind, renewable energy, oil & gas, marine, heavy construction, or other high-risk industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HSE advice and support to project management, supervisors, contractors, and site personnel.
• Monitor site activities and ensure work is being performed safely and in accordance with HSE procedures and project requirements.
• Conduct regular HSE inspections, audits, safety observations, and workplace assessments.
• Identify hazards and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented.
• Review and support Risk Assessments, JSA/JHA, Method Statements, and Safe Systems of Work.
• Lead and participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, inductions, and pre-job briefings.
• Monitor compliance with PPE, LOTO, working at height, lifting operations, electrical safety, confined space, excavation, and other high-risk work requirements.
• Provide guidance to contractors and project personnel on safe working practices.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and other HSE events and assist with identifying corrective actions.
• Track corrective and preventive actions through to completion.
• Support emergency response planning, drills, and site emergency preparedness.
• Maintain accurate HSE documentation, inspection records, safety observations, and reports.
• Prepare regular HSE reports for project management and client representatives.
• Promote a strong safety culture and continuous improvement across the project.
• Stop or escape unsafe work when necessary and ensure appropriate corrective measures are implemented.

Required Qualifications & Certifications

Candidates should have relevant HSE qualifications and experience, including:

• GWO certification
• OGUK medical / offshore certification
• Chester Step certification/training, where applicable
• IOSH qualification or relevant HSE training
• NEBOSH qualification or equivalent HSE certification

Candidates should also provide details of all HSE certifications and safety training they currently hold.

Preferred Certifications

The following are preferred but not deal breakers:

• GWO Advanced Rescue
• GWO Enhanced First Aid
• Additional GWO modules
• First Aid / CPR / AED
• OSHA certifications
• Additional offshore safety or emergency response certifications

Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as an HSE Advisor, HSE Officer, Safety Advisor, HSE Coordinator, or similar role.
• Experience working in renewable energy, offshore wind, oil & gas, marine, construction, or other high-risk industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of HSE procedures, risk assessment, hazard identification, and incident prevention.
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
• Experience reviewing RAMS, JSA/JHA, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Experience working with contractors and subcontractors.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to challenge unsafe practices.
• Ability to work independently in a field-based environment.
• Willingness to travel and work on project sites as required.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an HSE professional who is hands-on, proactive, safety-focused, and comfortable working in challenging field environments.

Candidates with a combination of GWO, OGUK, IOSH, NEBOSH, and offshore/renewable energy experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you have relevant HSE certifications that are not listed above, please include them on your resume as equivalent or additional qualifications.