Job Description
Job Title: Project HSE Engineer
Type of Role: Direct Hire
Location: Houston, TX
Position Overview: WTS Energy is the leading solution supplier in the international Oil, Gas, and Renewable Energy industries. We supply professional personnel and outsource services for projects and operations in all regions across the world. We take pride in partnering with our clients and consultants in relationships that are based on trust, high ethical standards, and consistent service quality. This is what we believe in, because in the end it is all about people. Our team is currently looking to fill a role for our client for a Project HSE Engineer. This role will provide the necessary support to ensure the correct development, management and improvement of the Project HSE Management System throughout all the phases of the projects assigned.
Responsibilities:
• Provide necessary support to ensure that all design, procurement, construction and installation activities carried out by the company are conducted in strict accordance with the Client HSE Requirements, HSE Standards, applicable local legislation, International Standards (ISO14001 and ISO 45001)
• Take part in accident / incident investigation
• Participate in HSE Risk Management and Occupational Safety Risk Assessment
• Provide necessary support to ensure that Project HSE plans and procedures are developed and implemented throughout the entire project life
• Participate in pre-construction survey, identify safety risk and environmental sensitive areas and design mitigation measures
• Assist the Project engineering and management teams in the Risk Management process (i.e. HAZOP, HAZID, Hazard and Effect Management Process, Risk Assessment, etc.)
• Take part in accident / incident investigation
• Participate in HSE Risk Management and Occupational Safety Risk Assessment
• Provide necessary support to ensure that Project HSE plans and procedures are developed and implemented throughout the entire project life
• Participate in pre-construction survey, identify safety criticalities and environmental sensitive areas and design mitigation measures
• Assist the Project engineering and management teams in the Risk Management process (i.e. HAZOP, HAZID, Hazard and Effect Management Process, Risk Assessment, etc.)
Requirements:
• 1-3 years’ experience in HSE in an Oil & Gas Environment
• Knowledge of electrical hazards and accident prevention including but not limited to PPE and Lockout-tag out procedures.
• Knowledge of inspections test process • Knowledge of investigation techniques and of data analysis and reporting of HSE events
• Knowledge and application of HSE reporting systems (HSE regular reports and incident notification reports) and Incident Investigation organization
• Knowledge of audit techniques and capability to manage HSE (safety / environmental) audit to supervise the implementation of specific procedures on worksite.
• Capability to execute workplace HSE inspections
• Knowledge and Company’s application relevant to HSE monitoring and reporting system (HSE regular reports and incident notification reports), KPI and data analysis, HSE benchmark.
• Knowledge of Non-Financial reporting procedures.
• Definition, knowledge, understanding and application of HSE procedures and Project requirements for all project phases. Capability either to apply and to control and ensure the correct application of the HSE procedures/requirements
• Capability to analyze HSE client requirements and to plan the need actions
• Capability to develop HSE plans and perform relevant economic evaluation of HSE plans /HSE services /HSE activities
• Knowledge of criteria, standards, main techniques and methodologies for hazards identification during work execution, occupational risk assessment and evaluation .
• Knowledge of related control measures including the hierarchy of controls.
• Knowledge of safety cases and safety critical elements (including Management of Change and SIMOPS)
• Capability to identify the training needs for individual resources according to Company requirements
• Capability to prepare and conduct induction and HSE training courses knowledge to identify and develop of innovative HSE training and HSE communications initiatives aimed at the dissemination of a HSE company culture
• Capability of ensuring proper communication including the Company’s HSE communication tools (TBT, HSE Meetings, HOC, etc.)
• Knowledge of Company specific HSE Training Tools (E.g. Delphi, Insight…)
• Knowledge and capability to integrate Life-Saving Rules into all HSE trainings and communications to promote continuous and conscious adoption of the rules by all personnel.
• Knowledge of the main risks during the operation activities and safe working and environmental protection procedures/practices & rules to be applied.
• Knowledge of adequate Personal Protective Equipment – purpose, use and maintenance
• Knowledge and the correct use of the Permit to Work system.
• Capability to identify the types of confined spaces and hazards and risks associated with working in a confined space.
• Knowledge of atmospheric testing and equipment required to establish a planned and safe entry, as well as the correct emergency procedures in the event of a rescue.
• Knowledge of Maritime Laws and regulations
• Management System (ISM, ISPS, MLC2006) mandatory requirements and all the Rules and regulations applicable to the area of remit (MARPOL, STCW, SOLAS). WTS is an equal opportunity employer with a firm commitment to growing inclusively, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, medical condition, age, or veteran status