HSE Advisor – Project Support

The individual in this position is responsible for providing technical and functional HSE support for Major Projects. This position will be based in St. John’s, Newfoundland, however some travel may be required. This position will also provide offshore field support during in-field construction execution.

This position will conduct verification and assurance activities that will help ensure that client and contractors are meeting regulatory compliance, operations integrity objectives and health, safety and environmental (HSE) performance goals. These goals and objectives will be aligned with the Client Operations Integrity Management System (COIMS) and the Project’s Health, Safety, Environment and Security (HSES) Standards.

• Conduct regulatory compliance gap assessments.
• Conduct audits and inspections of scope specific contractors using the company-based compliance verification tools.
• Attendance at various fabrication and construction sites to oversee and support equipment testing, mobilizations and other project work scopes.
• Conduct and/or review quality of incident investigations.
• Develop, implement, and follow project specific H&S standards and procedures. Ensure bridging documents are developed to align with project specific requirements where required.
• Inform and advise project management and engineering staff on matters and decisions related to process and occupational safety management and loss prevention engineering.
• Support assurance activities (audits) which evaluate the performance of contractor’s safety management system.
• Coach and mentor Client and contractor reps in safety management and safe work practices.
• Manage issues and risk registers for the project teams, ensuring proper documentation and mitigation for the project.
• Participate in hazard and risk assessments.

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Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in the field of Health Safety and Environmental Science and/or Occupational Health and Safety Certificate/Diploma or Degree from a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution.
• Professional safety designation such as CRSP, CSP, ROH, or ROHT would be considered an asset.  
• Minimum of 5 years specific experience in a prior HSE role including direct responsibility for the administration of Health, Safety and Environment management programs for the construction, offshore or marine industry.

Competencies:

• The individual in this position will exhibit the following organizational competencies: Safely drives results, enables agility, communicates with impact, fosters collaboration.
• The individual is self-motivated to ensure the timely completion of project requirements.
• Ability to conduct audits and inspections, in addition to conducting and reviewing quality of incident investigations.
• Possess excellent computer skills and proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Extensive knowledge of local regulatory requirements of the C-NLOPB and Transport Canada.
• Extensive knowledge of best practice safety management processes.

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• Work schedule: 40 hours/week in office (8 hrs/day, 5 days/week)
• Onshore based; however, offshore adhoc travel will be required. Candidates must be able to work offshore NL. Ideal candidate would have offshore training already complete.

Consistent with the Accords Act, residents of Newfoundland and Labrador specifically and Canada generally, who are qualified, will be given first consideration for training and employment.

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Apply online or reach out direct to:

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Shauna Pierce

Senior Recruiter - Energy & Resources

shauna@avara.ca

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