We are currently seeking an experienced Senior HSE Advisor - Systems & Assurance to join a major energy operator on a 12-month contract, supporting upstream oil and gas operations.
This is an opportunity for an experienced HSE professional with a strong background in environmental management systems, field assurance and operational risk management to make a real impact across multiple operational sites.
The role will focus on strengthening integrated safety and environmental management systems, improving assurance processes and supporting the development of field-based HSE personnel.
The Role
Working closely with operational teams, project stakeholders and field-based HSE Advisors, your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of HSE Management Systems and ISO 14001-certified Environmental Management Systems.
- Developing and implementing integrated safety and environmental assurance programs across operational and project assets.
- Conducting risk-based field inspections, audits and assurance activities to assess compliance and control effectiveness.
- Identifying opportunities to improve safety and environmental risk management practices.
- Providing technical guidance on environmental compliance, regulatory obligations and relevant legislation.
- Coaching and mentoring field-based HSE Advisors to strengthen technical capability and improve consistency across sites.
- Developing standardised work instructions, assurance tools and reporting processes.
- Reviewing risk registers, supporting risk assessments and identifying opportunities for proactive risk mitigation.
- Analysing HSE performance data and assurance findings to support continuous improvement.
- Collaborating with operational leaders and stakeholders to strengthen safety and environmental performance.
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- A tertiary qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
- 10+ years' experience in environmental management, ideally within upstream oil and gas, energy or heavy industry.
- Strong working knowledge of HSE Management Systems and ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
- Demonstrated experience developing and delivering field-based assurance programs, compliance audits and risk assessments.
- Sound understanding of safety and environmental legislation, regulatory requirements and environmental approval conditions.
- Experience with risk registers, HAZIDs and operational risk management processes.
- Proven ability to coach, mentor and influence HSE professionals and operational stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving capabilities.
- A practical, field-focused approach to safety and environmental management.
- A current driver's licence and willingness to travel regularly between operational sites.
- Experience working within complex, multi-site oil and gas operations will be highly regarded.