Health Safety Environment Coordinator in Aberdeen

Contract Duration: 12 months

Work Location: Ideally located near Aberdeen or Houston (HSE hub), with the ability to work remotely. Core working hours are typically 08:30 to 17:30; however, there is flexibility in scheduling to accommodate occasional calls across different time zones. 8 hours per day/40 hours per week.

Requires 3–5 years of experience as an HSE advisor. Teams interview - 2 rounds - second with the risk leader. It may be required for the candidate to travel occasionally; however, this would typically be for short periods (e.g., up to one week) and not on a regular basis.

Responsibilities / Tasks of the Role:

• Provide coordination support for HSE Governance activities, including coordination of HSE programs, preparation of performance reports, and maintenance of HSE required records.
• Assist the HSE Governance & Process team and operations with data analysis and trend identification to support continuous improvement actions.
• Producing trend reports from improvement sources (audit, significant risk areas, events, near misses and LFNW) and coordinating HSE communications & improvement projects.
• Providing insight and improvement opportunities for improvement project tracking management and oversight.
• Assist in the development, improvement and maintenance of HSE Risk Registers and associated performance data to ensure accuracy, integrity, and visibility.
• Assist in improvement and maintenance of HSE risk assessments as required.
• Support field verification of risk controls.
• Track completion of risk assessment actions & support preparation for risk reviews and HSE assurance activities.
• Manage site HSE SharePoint and document management systems, ensuring documents are current, controlled, and easily accessible.
• Support document control processes, including version control, updates, and archiving of HSE procedures and records.
• Assistance in progress of annual priorities and improvement targets through support to local HSE leaders within the business.
• Any other duties as required for Governance Team.

Expected Role Challenges:

• Navigating and effectively working across a diverse range of cultural backgrounds, adapting communication and approaches accordingly.
• Engaging with stakeholders who have varying levels of HSE awareness and maturity, and tailoring interventions to suit different needs.
• Acting as a coach and enabler, supporting teams in building sustainable HSE behaviours rather than enforcing compliance alone.
• Taking on a strong educational role, with HSE seen as a continuous teaching and learning function across the organization.
• Managing travel requirements while maintaining consistent HSE standards and engagement across multiple locations.

Essential Requirements of the role (Experience / Skills / Competencies):

• Degree or diploma in HSE or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience working in global or multinational environments.
• Experience in high-risk, highly diverse operational settings.

Desirable attributes of the worker (Experience / Skills / Competencies):

• Strong empathy and effective communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse audiences.
• Solid understanding of business priorities and the ability to align HSE topics with operational goals.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and impactful way, both verbally and in writing, capturing stakeholders’ attention and interest.
• Good technical aptitude, including proficiency in MS Office and experience with SharePoint creation and management.
• Familiarity with or openness to using AI tools to support HSE processes and improvements.

Soft Skills:

• Strong organization and coordination skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Clear communication (written and verbal).
• Team collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Proactive, solution-oriented approach.
• Accountability and reliability.
• Adaptability in a dynamic environment.

Education Qualifications (Required / Preferred):

• Degree in HSE or a related field.

Industry Background or Experience (Required / Preferred):

• Experience in global environments preferred.
• Background in oil & gas highly desirable due to the breadth and complexity of HSE topics and operational diversity.

Required Accreditations / Qualifications / Certification / Licenses including Drivers License:

• NEBOSH certificate or equivalent.
• ISO45001 auditor certified preferred.

Is Medical Fit to Work Required for Role?

Candidate must be fit and able to travel as required for the role.

Languages Required & Proficiency Level:

Fluent in English, both written and spoken.