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SENIOR HSE ADVISOR

AEWA


Job Location:

Port Harcourt - Nigeria

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job objective(s)

To support the implementation of an effective HSE Management System manage project HSE risk controls and provide complete HSE support to Clients Technical Division to enable the Execution and Project Delivery contractors to effectively implement all HSE critical processes & Integrated Safe Systems of Work (ISSoW)

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Provide overall coordination of the HSE program and drive the desired HSE culture to reach Organizations goal of Zero HSE incidents within the Technical Division (TD)
  • Facilitate review of all project-related HSE and Work Procedures coordinate the site HSE activities with HSE Advisors/Contractors HSE Manager/Officers and ensure that they discharge their roles addition collate HSE reports from the HSE Advisors and report the same to the Line/Head HSE Technical and the relevant Project Team.
  • Drive the implementation of an ISO 45001 and HSSE Control Framework compliant Technical Division (TD) HSE Management System (HSE-MS) and HSE procedures in all activities within the Project location with the ultimate objective of ensuring no harm to people and no impact to the environment.
  • Support the implementation of HSE tools and techniques at the activity areas and consistently manage Personal Safety Risks to As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) preventing harm to personnel.
  • Ensure that all other HSE processes Meetings Audit/Inspections Drills Trainings Incident Reporting/Investigation etc. are being adhered to in accordance with Project HSE Clause in Contract Construction Site Safety Standardization (CSSS) & IOGP/577 and legislated standards for Health Safety and Environment.
  • Ensure consistent planning implementation documentation/tracking of Project/Contractor HSE Plan activities during the execution phase.
  • Ensure implementation of an effective HSE Management System & risk controls and provide complete HSE support to the Clients Project Delivery Team to enable the Execution and Projects contractors effectively implement Integrated Safe Systems of Work (ISSoW).
  • Support the Implementation of Environmental Management mitigation measures and environmental protection methods for the project according to local laws EIA and contract requirements.
  • Work closely with the Project Management Team on implementation of the Project to enhance the management of personnel health and safety (employees contractors and the public) which is critical to continuous improvement in HSE performance.
  • Organizes and issues daily/weekly/monthly HSE reports as required.
  • Prepare and perform scheduled audits/inspections to identify opportunities for improvement for TD.
  • Support Client Project significant HSE incident owners in ensuring that investigated incidents are reviewed at divisional LIRP in line with established corporate procedure and learnings are laterally applied and shared in the project interface teams to prevent re-occurrence or similar situations from leading to harm to people or environment or damage to assets.


Requirements
Key Performance Indicators
  • Zero Fatality; Zero LTIF; and Threshold of <0.11 TRCF
  • Zero Tier 2 Process Safety Incidents
  • Zero Overdue PIMS HSE Actions in the Technical Division (TD)
  • Timeliness and accuracy of all TD HSE statistics and reports.
  • Number of Projects delivered without Lost Time Injury (LTI)
  • Percentage of TD HSE Plan implementation monitored and closed out
  • Number of LSE/HSE Go See/Walkabout Conducted and tracked
  • >50% of total active Contractors Banded Green
  • Statement of Fitness signed for 100% of Plant Projects with Process Safety Risk before HC introduction
  • Number of participants in the TD HSE onboarding process


Benefits
Education
  • Minimum university degree preferably in Engineering or Physical Sciences
  • Professional qualifications: International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IGC)/NEBOSH General Certificate and NISP HSE Competency Level 3 with Relevant Professional certifications are an added advantage.

Experience
Minimum of ten (10) years cognate relevant work experience in a reputable Oil and Gas organization
Seasoned HSE Projects professional with broad experience in oil and gas processing
Experience with HSE risk aspects (ALARP Demonstration) of oil and gas and/or Project/Engineering delivery
Able to develop and implement Oil and Gas & Industry policies strategies and standards
Courage to advise the Project organisation with regard to prioritization and behavioural improvement plans

Key Competency Requirements
Awareness
  • Budget & Information Management.
  • Value for money cost consciousness.
  • Project development and execution.
  • Stakeholder Engagement Management
  • General engineering principles.
  • Business strategy and planning.

Knowledge

  • HSSE & SP in Project and Contract Management.
  • Good understanding of the business risks
  • Sound knowledge of Client HSE Policies Procedures and Standards
  • Ability to work in a culturally demanding environment and under pressure from changing external influences and security levels.
  • Fire-fighting and Prevention system.
  • Able to develop and implement Oil and Gas & Industry policies strategies and standards
  • Information Technology Literate.
  • Personal effectiveness
  • Team player & Problem Solving
  • Customer focus
  • Self-motivation & Personal effectiveness
  • Logistics Community relation and Security

Skill

  • Contractor HSSE Management.
  • Technical HSE Compliance and Standards Application.
  • Leadership skills and experience from mentoring and developing staff.
  • Pre-startup Safety and Compliance Audit
  • Incident Reporting & Investigation.
  • HSSE Requirements.
  • Risk Management.
  • Emergency Response.
  • Microsoft (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) usage.
  • HSE performance relevant to projects.