Principal HSES Specialist

Role Overview

Principal HSES Specialist at McDermott. This role is based at a location to be confirmed by the employer's original posting.

Role Purpose

Solve complex Health, Safety, Environment and Security (HSES) problems and lead HSES initiatives across projects and operations. The Principal HSES Specialist works independently with minimal guidance, leads functional teams and projects, and serves as a recognized specialist within the HSES discipline.

Key Responsibilities

HSES Management Systems

• Develop, lead implementation, and ensure HSE Management System (HSE-MS) aligns with corporate, legislative, and client requirements.
• Develop an integrated approach to HSES Risk Management process.
• Develop and implement HSES plans, procedures, and instructions as required by Contract and in line with corporate and legislative requirements.
• Maintain a high standard of safe working practice, quality, and productivity, and ensure compliance with the code of business conduct.

Compliance, Audits & Assurance

• Establish tangible and relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to the area of responsibility, monitor compliance, and identify trends.
• Plan and execute internal and external HSES audits and compliance assurance programs.
• Complete subcontractor and vendor HSES pre-qualification and bid evaluation process.
• Follow up on closeout and maintain HSES actions.
• Ensure mitigating controls remain suitable and sufficient through participation and provision of inputs as required.

Risk Management & Incident Response

• Lead Incident Investigations and Root Cause Analysis.
• Develop and maintain Emergency Procedures.
• Manage, monitor, and advise on all matters related to HSES.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Provide technical and commercial support during tendering stage.
• Maintain proactive client interface.
• Communicate with and advise management on issues and concerns relating to projects and site operations requiring HSE support and guidance.
• Communicate, present, or justify overall HSE performance to management as necessary.

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise HSES personnel to support their professional development through competency assurance programs.
• Guide the production of HSES information, training, education, and awareness material for the Project and business line.

Operations & Administration

• Prepare HSES budget and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate Project HSES activities.
• Conduct business travel as necessary to support project and operations requirements.
• Engage in professional development to lead HSES changes in technology and systems.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in HSES-related field.
• 7–8 years of HSE experience within the Energy Industry.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.
• Trained and experienced ISO standards lead auditor (9001, 14001, or 45001).
• Familiarity with company, facility, and project-specific HSES terms, requirements, and deliverables.
• Maintain key competencies associated with the HSES function.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint) and other relevant online applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.

Additional Information

• Full details are available on the employer's original posting.