Rig Safety Advisor

Valaris Limited; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Valaris Limited is seeking a Rig Safety Advisor to provide Health, Safety and Environmental support for all personnel on an offshore installation. The role reports to the regional QHSE Advisor and QHSE Manager and involves advising OIM and department heads on the company’s HSE programs.

Key duties include coordinating training, facilitating drills, conducting rig inspections, and driving behavior-based safety initiatives to improve performance across the installation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of HSE experience.
• NEBOSH or CSP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide HSE support for personnel on board the installation under guidance from regional QHSE leadership.
• Monitor and coach application of Safe Systems of Work (SSoW).
• Coordinate training per the company requirements and assist with emergency drills.
• Prepare HSE reports requested by the company, customers, and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Travel readiness

Teamwork

Communication

Emergency procedures

MS Office

Safety compliance

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree

NEBOSH or CSP (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Under general direction from the regional QHSE Advisor and QHSE Manager, the Rig Safety Advisor provides Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) support for all personnel on board the installation. The Rig Safety Advisor also advises the Offshore Installation Manager (OIM) and department heads in the implementation of the company management system and HSE programs.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Consult with regional QHSE Advisors for guidance in the implementation and facilitation of HSE processes and initiatives.
• Monitor and coach the application of the Company’s Safe Systems of Work (SSoW).
• Initiate, promote, and implement installation-level activities to improve HSE performance.
• Drive installation-level identification and monitoring of critical controls.
• Manage HSE administrative processes and programs.
• Coordinate scheduling of training per the company training matrix requirements.
• Conduct HSE training and facilitate onboard training courses as well as help facilitate emergency drills.
• Assist with orientation for arriving personnel and welcome onboard briefings.
• Engage, administer, and monitor the Competency Assurance Management System.
• Prepare HSE reports required by the company and assist with reports required by customers and regulatory bodies.
• Perform rig inspections to ensure safe conditions and checks of HSE equipment for state of readiness.
• Lead the implementation and data collection input of the company behavior-based safety program.
• Assist OIM in the preparation and delivery of the weekly safety meeting and pre‑tour briefings.

Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of HSE experience.
• NEBOSH or CSP certification preferred.

Skills & Experience

• Available to travel to remote locations as the employer determines necessary to meet business needs.
• Physically able to be transported to an offshore rig by boat or helicopter, and capable of performing emergency procedures, such as evacuations and fire drills.
• Capable of working in a confined marine environment.
• Able and willing to conduct inspections throughout the rig environment inclusive of areas of height.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively, excellent teamwork and organizational skills.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills and able to diplomatically manage confrontation.
• Committed to high HSE standard, and willing and able to comply with all applicable laws and company policies and procedures, as well as willing to report safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.
• Good computer skills and able to use MS Office suites.

Behaviors

As part of our commitment to fostering a high-performance culture, employees are expected to align their actions and decisions with the principles outlined in our Behavioral Framework. This framework serves as the foundation for our organizational culture and guides our behaviors to drive better outcomes across the company. Employees are responsible for incorporating these behaviors into their daily actions, relationships, and decision-making to help manage expectations, strengthen relationships, and contribute to the overall success of the organization.

Our five behaviors that define our culture are:

• Analyze & Plan – Being deliberate in understanding and describing the problem to solve and using information from a range of relevant sources to develop solutions that are effective and evidence‑based.
• Collaborate – Collaborating effectively, sharing ideas, and leveraging one another’s strengths based on trust, transparency, and empathy, creating an environment where everyone’s input is valued.
• Communicate – Communicate clearly with all employees and stakeholders, ensuring active listening, understanding, and timely information sharing.
• Learn, Grow & Adapt – Building organizational capability through our own learning and development while coaching others and supporting others to adapt, learn, and develop.
• Deliver Results – Striving to deliver and exceed required results, identifying and overcoming obstacles, and taking responsibility for the outcome while respecting our values.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Valaris is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other non-job-related factors. Valaris is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you need such an accommodation, or a religious accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

About Us

At Valaris, our core purpose is to provide responsible solutions that deliver energy to the world. Our purpose is the driving force that defines us as a leading organization in our industry. Our diverse fleet of ultra-deepwater drillships, versatile semisubmersibles and modern shallow-water jackups is capable of meeting a wide spectrum of customers’ well program requirements. Our rig fleet is among the most technologically advanced in the industry and our well-trained crews perform at the highest levels in the most challenging offshore environments. With an unwavering focus on safety and dedicated employees, we provide innovative solutions and aim to deliver excellence in everything that we do.