Field Safety Advisor

Responsibilities:

• Assess and report contractor compliance with contract Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements.
• Conduct pre-construction job explanation and kick-off meetings to explain construction execution safety requirements per contract scope.
• Track and analyze Key Performance Indicators for performance improvement opportunities.
• Develop and conduct safety training.
• Provide advice and consultation to department staff to assist them in maintaining a safe working environment in compliance with environmental/safety regulations, standards and practices.
• Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices in the workplace. 
• Undertake surveys to identify and evaluate occupational health, safety and environmental conditions.
• Conduct and coordinate on-site inspections to audit physical conditions and safe work practices.
• Provide advice and counsel concerning compliance with corporate safety regulation and procedures.
• Perform construction site and/or area safety inspections of department facilities and operations.
• Perform job site safety compliance inspections, including hazard analyses and safe work procedures, and prepare written reports and recommendations.
• Develop controls for identified hazards.
• Coordinate the implementation of controls from results of hazard analyses.
• Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the hazard control system, policies, and procedures and recommend changes that reflect improved opportunities to eliminate work place incidents and injuries.
• Prepare safety orientations, safety training and job site inspection procedures. 
• Direct or assist in the development of specialized education and training materials. 
• Conduct specialized safety and environmental training programs to communicate hazard control information.
• Assist local management in new employee occupational health, safety and environmental orientation.
• Participate in Safe Operations Committee meetings.
• Review and analyze injury, property damage, and statistical loss data and work with management to prepare comprehensive recommendations for corrective action to eliminate or minimize potential hazards.
• Incorporate essential safety requirements in all purchasing and contracting actions.
• Recommend the purchase of safety equipment, related supplies, and personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with established company requirements.
• Maintain awareness of corporate safety and environmental requirements and make recommendations for their implementation.
• Assist management with monitoring adherence to department safety and environmental programs by employees and contractors.

Requirements:

• As the successful candidate you will hold a Bachelors degree in BS degree in engineering, safety engineering, industrial hygiene, or environmental science, or in a related field from a recognized and approved program. 
• An advanced degree is preferred.
• You will have twelve (12) years experience related to heavy construction safety, preferably in on/offshore oil/gas construction industry, petrochemical construction industry, or in construction project management.
• You must have demonstrated knowledge of delivering hands on health, safety and environmental training. 
• Must also have ability to assist with developing, implementing, and coordinating comprehensive health and safety programs.
• You will have good communication skills, both verbal and written (training/presentations/report writing). 
• Participate in teams and/or committees. 
• Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). 
• Skilled in the standards, concepts, practices, and procedures within the health, safety and environmental fields.
• Ability to work at all levels within an organization and the ability to work in a diverse work group is necessary.