Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is the pioneer and leader of the petroleum industry in Nigeria. We invest heavily in our employees, which is reflected in our industry-leading development programme and our commitment to see our employees’ ideas travel and come to fruition.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: SE Specialist, Shallow Offs. / Terminals

Job Requisition ID: R154912
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
Job Type: Full time
Job Family Group: Health, Safety, Security, and Environment
Worker Type: Regular
Business unit:Integrated Gas and Upstream
Experience Level: Experienced Professionals

What is the Role?

• Accountable for supporting the Project leadership deliver Goal Zero. Understand risks and ensure pragmatic solutions are implemented to deliver credible, competitive and affordable projects.

Key focus includes:

• Serve as HSE frontline integrator for planning, and execution of Health, Safety and Environmental aspects within the Project.
• Implements HSSE programs and facilitate delivery of statutory requirements as well as support the HSSE advisors in the line and from Contractors

Principal Accountabilities

• Provides functional, Expert advice to project portfolio for continuous improvement toward top quartile Group HSE performance.
• Accountable to Project SE Lead for driving Safety excellence and delivery of sustainable Goal Zero HSE Performance improvement.
• Develop specific Goal Zero programs for all projects in line with PS1 requirements of PMF and support full implementation.
• Participate in Safety Studies and Reviews for the projects.
• Develop and implement Project HSSE & SP Activity plan specific to each project.
• Develop a tracking register and track actions from all Safety Studies, Audits, Management site visits and LOD 1 Audits for closeout to achieve Zero overdues
• Monitor and review SE performance of project including main contractors and subcontractors to achieve contract performance commitments
• Support application and implementation of hazard management tools including but not limited to Work Method/procedures, Safety Systems of Work, FWE, JHA, PTW, Toolbox and Learning from incidents etc.
• Deploy construction standardization/IOGP recommended practices worksites
• Support HAZID/Risk Assessment for critical activities
• Support the line with development of AIPSM plan, execution and review, driving implementation of Process Safety manuals and stimulating continuous SE risk identification, assessment and reduction.
• Organize, coordinate and supervise SE Training/awareness campaigns. Train and coach local staff.
• Support Project in implementation of Process Safety standards
• Provide general HSE Management advice and support to a Project team.
• Monitor contractor performance and implementation of Contract HSE Plans; report deviations to Project management. Work in the project active sites in supervision of project activities/workforce
• Carry out audits, incident investigations and reviews. Cascade learnings from incident, best practices.
• Embed human performance and learner mindset in project as part of safety refresh.

Key Challenges:

• Improve and sustain a compliance culture among the substantial majority of Project and contractor staff.
• Managing low performing contractors in terms of HSE
• Maintain effective site supervision especially with low level sub-contractors in the major projects
• Drive best practices in SE-MS for all contractors engaged in projects and operations in the face of insecurity in the Niger Delta
• Assuring the effectiveness of SE-MS throughout project life cycle
• Deliver world class SE performance.

What We Need From You?

• Science or Engineering Degree. A Masters in occupational health and safety or NEBOSH Diploma or IGC is an added advantage
• At least 10 years’ experience in EP industry of which a minimum of 7 years is in a projects SE role.
• Seasoned SE / EP professional with broad experience in SE risk aspects of EP.
• Experience in Construction HSSE management – a MUST
• Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge consistent with the scope of activities and ability to use networks effectively across Shell organization
• Knowledge and familiarity with the IOGP 577/597 models for Goal Zero delivery model, positively influencing HSE at worksites.
• Demonstrate good understanding of project brownfield interface and ability to manage multiple diverse project requirements and concurrent Project activities
• Knowledge of Auditing, Environmental quality standards, environmental laws, regulations and permits
• Knowledge in analysing, solving problems, communicating, persuading, personal creativity and innovation.
• Able to develop and implement EP & Industry policies, strategies and standards.
• Skills: Management Framework, in HEMP and Safe Systems of work, Teamwork, Project management techniques (business planning and evacuation), Understanding of business aspects of SE

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.