Rig Safety Officer

Job Summary:

Promotes and enforces the implementation of all QHSSE requirements and facilitates implementation and improvement of Barrier Management System (BMS) onboard the rig. Provides guidance and expertise to all personnel on Health, Safety, & Environmental (HSE) standards and assists with related goals and programs. 

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Ensures appropriate dissemination of HSE policies, procedures, and guidance documentation. 
• Maintains a strong presence at the worksite, especially in high-risk, high-activity areas (i.e., deck, drill floor). Approximately 75% of the working day should be spent at the worksite. 
• Promotes Safety Programs (i.e. ADES 8 keys to incident-free) on the rig, ensuring each employee is aware of their standards and how to apply them. 
• Promotes ADES Awards (i.e. TOFS award) to embed the concept into the rig culture.
• Assists in the management of the Stop, Hazard, Initiate, Engage, Learn and Demonstrate (SHIELD) program and encourage active participation by undertaking safety performance conversations by all persons on board. 
• Ensures Stop Work Authority (SWA) obligation is understood by all persons on board and exercised promptly. This is integral to the Company's safety culture. The RSO is expected to lead by example. 
• Assists the OIM/STP/PIC by monitoring/verifying compliance with control of work systems such as JSA, SOP's, PTW, Isolation, Confined Space, Rescue Planning etc. 
• Complies with, monitor, and effectively contribute to the continuous improvement of BMS, HSE related policies and procedures, and relevant authority regulatory requirements. 
• Identifies and addresses in collaboration with the site operations management by identifying and addressing HSE or noncompliance concerns. 
• Assists with internal/external audit completion, close-out, and tracking. 
• Consults with personnel including safety leaders and department heads on all matters concerning safety. 
• Engages with crews during safety meetings and supervisors' meetings; presents topics/findings. 
• Monitors the selection of suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) including performing checks on sizing and suitability. 
• Maintains awareness of Substances Hazardous to Health and the correct storage, use, handling, and PPE requirements. 
• Carries out onboard training and/or books crew training to ensure full compliance with the crew training matrix. Assist third-party trainers as necessary. 
• Assists, monitors, and verifies compliance with the short-service employee (SSE) process to ensure effective implementation and that on-the-job training is being provided to develop the SSEs. 
• Participate and assist the Offshore Installation Manager (OIM)/STP/PIC with rig-based incident reporting and investigations to determine root cause(s). Ensure investigation findings are shared between all crews on board. 
• Assist with and deliver rig orientation and induction (as requested). 
• Liaise with customer representatives and regulatory bodies as necessary. 
• Perform emergency duties as per the rig station bill. 
• Moderates the rig self-verification process. 

Job Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree 
• Preferably a minimum of 3 years in an RSO role. 
• Previous experience within the drilling industry in an HSE role/position. 

Skills/Competencies Required:

• Completion of all required ADES mandatory training requirements.  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
• Detail-oriented.  
• Analytical thinking and solution Decision-making.  
• Performance Management, planning, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.  
• Inspire Trust.  

Certifications:

• As per ADES Training Matrix. 
• Formal investigation training certification preferred (i.e., Taproot, Topset or equivalent).  
• Recognized HSE training qualification preferred (i.e., NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA or equivalent).  
• Additional QHSSE audit certifications.