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Reporting directly to the OIM the Safety Officer is responsible for the management of the safety and environmental performance and compliance with the HSEQ management system onboard the installation.

This is an exciting and challenging position which forms part of the management team onboard the installation; therefore it is essential that applicants are currently working at supervisor (or an equivalent) level and have ambitions and the ability to work towards an OIM position.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring compliance with, and promoting onboard awareness of all offshore safety requirements and procedures; as well and environmental processes.
• Carry out site safety inspections, STOP tours and ensuring compliance with the permit to work system.
• Work with crews and vendors to enhance safety and environmental standards and culture, participating in toolbox talks, risk assessments, inspections, audits and accident investigations as required.
• Ensure that all works are carried out with due regard to safe operating practices and company procedures.
• In the event of near miss/incidents, fully investigate, report and propose new procedures.
• Familiarise, train and mentor new and existing employees on the unit procedures and HSE routines.
• Provide a professional and informative liaison between the OIM, HSEQ and unit management to develop and deliver a first class safety culture through training and initiatives.
• Assume responsibility for the upkeep and management of the accident/incident and near miss reporting system.

Applicants must have a proven track record in safety management and enhancing a positive safety culture within the offshore oil & gas industry - coupled with the ability and experience in formulating and leading a team.
Key competencies for this position include a high attention to detail, excellent communication skills, tact and diplomacy, and the ability to positively influence and motivate others.