Assurance and Verification Manager in Aberdeen

Job Summary

This safety critical role will work in the Aberdeen office, where we have a hybrid working arrangement (minimum 3 days in the office) on a PAYE basis.

Responsible for identifying, resourcing and completion of UK business management system assurance activities. Responsible for ensuring all assurance activities are recorded in Dana’s Assurance Management module in Synergi and that actions from these activities are assigned to the correct personnel/positions within Dana and tracked to satisfactory conclusion.

Champion the ODMS Training Compliance & Competence Assurance Standard for staff and contractors, onshore and offshore to deliver first class competency to OPITO standards and beyond.

To manage Dana’s independent verification activities as required by UK and international Maritime law.

Roles and Responsibilities

·Provide assurance that the business has effective HSSE systems, processes and safety critical competency in place.

·Assure compliance with UK regulatory requirements, Industry Best Practice, Company Policy, Standards, Objectives and Plans

·Develop a risk based long term and annual program of UK and asset level assurance activities, which are resourced and completed in a timely manner.

·Ensure that all assurance activities are recorded, tracked and managed to satisfactory conclusion in Dana’s Synergi assurance management module.

·Communicate learnings from assurance activities to wider Dana organisation.

·Develop effective and practical solutions to assist Dana’s compliance improvement in the UK and on any future ventures.

·Complete periodic audits of relevant management systems and processes including non-UK Business areas.

·Support with regulatory bodies requirements as appropriate.

·Maintain and report assurance management KPI’s and updates for Dana UK quarterly performance reviews.

·Budget and monitor expenditure of assurance activities to ensure cost effective delivery.

·Plan and develop SOW for onshore and offshore inspections/ surveys by Verifier, Classification Society and Flag State.

·Dana Focal Point for all contact with the Verifier, Classification Society and Flag State

·Manage findings raised by the Verifier, Classification Society and Flag State in a timely manner.

·Liaise with Dana onshore and offshore personnel to expedite and assist in the close out of raised findings.

HSEQ & Assurance Responsibilities

Everyone working for or on behalf of Dana Petroleum has the following responsibilities with regard to his or her work to:

·Familiarise with the Dana Policies, including the policies on HSE, Risk Management and Major Hazards ensuring they are fully conversant with the One Dana Management System.

·Familiarise with the work and be aware of all associated risks for People, the Environment, Assets and Reputation (PEAR);

·Understand and comply with their roles and responsibilities

·Maintain assigned competence profiles in line with company provided KPI’s and line manager expectations

·Ensure that all Synergi actions assigned are completed within the designated time period.

·Fully participate in the Dana Serious About Safety Program and additional HSEQ training or instruction by or on behalf of Dana Petroleum;

·Safety Oversight: Ensure all safety standards and procedures are strictly followed. Report any incident, near miss, hazards (unsafe acts/situations) and improvement suggestions;

·Risk Management: Conduct regular risk assessments and implement measures to mitigate identified risks. Ensure all risk assessments are correctly documented.

·Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all operations comply with relevant regulations and standards, ensuring all correspondence is correctly recorded and cascaded.

Major Accident Hazards

As a Dana leader, we will take an active and informed role in fulfilling the objectives of the Corporate Major Accident Prevention Policy (CMAPP) including achieving the highest practicable standards of health, safety, environmental protection, and asset integrity are achieved across day-to-day operations.,

Job specific skills and knowledge

• Lead Management Systems Auditor Qualified

• Management System Development and Experience

• Oil and Gas experience ideally gained in an upstream operating environment

• Demonstrates management experience with a reputation for creating an environment that fosters commitment to a common vision and openness of knowledge sharing.

• Displays business acumen and judgment, as well as emotional and professional maturity.

• Able to gain the confidence of partners and senior management team with excellent relationship building and management skills.

• Results-oriented, articulate, persuasive.

• Highest standards of ethical and professional behaviour, consistent with the company’s values for safety, respect and integrity.