HSE Advisor IV

Oceaneering; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

Job summary

Oceaneering is seeking an HSSE Advisor to ensure compliance with OSHA, Navy instructions, state and local laws, and Oceaneering requirements. The role manages weight/material handling and HAZMAT programs for URC operations and reports to the HSSE Manager.

Based in San Diego, the position involves office and field work, supporting safety culture, conducting investigations, and ensuring timely HSSE reporting. Applicants should have 5+ years of HSSE experience and U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with all aspects of HSSE, facility maintenance and HAZMAT programs.
• Ability to coordinate the work of facilities staff/outside contractors and provide general oversight of facility.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated writing and verbal communication skills.
• Able to be on-call in case of emergency.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• A current SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.
• A current Passport or the ability to obtain a passport.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain safety programs to prevent personnel injury and equipment damage.
• Support a safety culture within the SROMC team following Life Saving Rules & CAL-OSHA and URC requirements.
• Provide safety oversight/monitoring of high hazard tasks to prevent injuries and equipment damage.
• Provide sound judgment on programmatic responsibilities following company policies and regulations.
• Implement Oceaneering HSSE Management Systems for the SROMC.
• Provide resources and technical expertise for injury reduction and HSSE management.
• Assist with worker training in safety laws and hazard monitoring.
• Maintain SDS and HMMP compliance.
• Maintain HSSE reporting to the Program Manager and Operations Manager.
• Conduct HSSE investigations and reporting for injuries or equipment damage.
• Coordinate with URC facilities and assist with layout and storage areas.
• Oversee preventative maintenance of fire/life safety equipment.
• Interact with employees, contractors, vendors, and URC members.

Skills

HSSE management

Regulatory compliance

HazMat handling

Safety training

Incident investigations

Leadership

Job description

OII-OTECH is seeking a Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) Advisor who will ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, U.S. Navy (OPNAVINST & NAVFACINST), state and local municipal laws, and Oceaneering requirements. This position will manage and maintain weight handling, material handling and HAZMAT programs in accordance with government and Oceaneering standards. The HSSE Advisor will report directly to the HSSE Manager for Oceaneering Technologies (OTECH) division and functionally to the local Operations Manager. They will work closely with Oceaneering management and employees, the staff of Undersea Rescue Command (URC) and other government stakeholders in the performance of duties.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain safety programs to prevent personnel injury and equipment damage for the Submarine Rescue Operations and Maintenance Contractor (SROMC).
• Support and instill a safety culture within the SROMC team that follows Oceaneering’s Life Saving Rules & Safety policies, CAL-OSHA and URC requirements.
• Provide Safety oversight/monitoring of critical and/or high hazard tasks to assist in preventing personnel injury and equipment damage.
• Provide sound, independent, and seasoned judgement on programmatic responsibilities following company policies, federal regulations, and processes/procedures to meet contractual obligations.
• Implement Oceaneering HSSE Management Systems for the SROMC.
• Provide resources and technical expertise for managers, supervisors, and employees in the areas of injury reduction, and HSSE management systems.
• Assist with worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment and new hire safety onboarding.
• Maintain a direct link to Oceaneering corporate HSSE and participate in routine and periodic safety discussions.
• Establish and maintain a hazardous material management program (HAZMAT) that adheres to all statutes and ensures compliance to the receipt, stowage, issue and disposal of all HAZMAT generated on the URC compound in accordance with their Hazardous Material Management Program (HMMP).
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) as required by CAL-OSHA.
• Manage the Weight Handling and the Material Handling Programs in collaboration with URC, adhering to government and Oceaneering procedures and policies.
• Provide HSSE reports to the Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager, and Operations Manager.
• Conduct HSSE investigations and reporting in accordance with government and Oceaneering protocols in the event of injury or equipment damage.
• Assist the Operations Manager in Load Planning to include transportation configurations (i.e., aircraft, ground transportation) and system mobilization.
• Assist in maintaining the facilities assigned in keeping with Navy regulations and in keeping with the standards as formally set forth by the CO URC.
• Assist/coordinate with the Facility Technician and support personnel in duties associated with maintaining government facilities at URC. Assist with layout and assigning project and storage areas.
• Oversee preventative maintenance fire/life safety equipment.
• Daily interaction with employees, contractors, various vendors and URC active duty and reserve members.
• Coordinate work as needed with contractors and vendors.
• Ensure site compliance with CA requirements for workplace violence policy and training.

Additional

• Additional duties as assigned by the Operations Manager and/or the Program Manager/Deputy Program Manager and/or HSSE team.
• Provide additional Safety support at sea and remote site operations as needed.

Required

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with all aspects of HSSE, facility maintenance and HAZMAT programs.
• Ability to coordinate the work of facilities staff/outside contractors and provide general oversight of facility.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated writing and verbal communication skills.
• Able to be on-call in case of emergency.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• A current SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.
• A current Passport or the ability to obtain a passport.

Working Conditions

• This position is considered OFFICE and FIELD which is characterized as follows.
• Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions (50%).
• Requires working outdoors in a variety of environments including at sea embarked on vessels of opportunity (50%).
• Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the workplace.
• Job tasks are performed near other people.

Physical Activity/Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Compensation $115,000.00 - $137,000.00

About Us

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factor.

About The Team

Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments – from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers’ challenges – from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets. Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability.