ROLE OVERVIEW
Position Title:
HSE&C Advisor
The HSE&C Advisor is a key role embedded within the define and execute project teams, responsible for ensuring HSE&C requirements are effectively implemented and supporting the project throughout the execution phase.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Support the client HSE&C Team Lead in managing health, safety, security, environment, regulatory, and risk requirements for project delivery at fabrication facilities, work sites, and assigned locations.
Monitor contractor compliance with their HSE&C management systems and client contract requirements, maintaining a visible site presence to support effective safety management.
Ensure the safety of the client Project Management Team at assigned locations.
Provide regular feedback to the Project management on contractor and project HSE performance, using IRIS incident data and trends.
Support the client HSSE Team Lead in developing HSE and risk capability at the assigned location.
Provide project HSE support to the designated Site Delivery Lead as required.
Support the client Environmental Adviser in implementing site environmental management systems.
BASIC SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office applications.
Able to carry out basic statistical and data analysis.
Works effectively in a team and demonstrates a collaborative, flexible, and respectful approach.
Demonstrates strong personal and professional ethics and commitment.
Takes a confident and proactive approach to addressing quality-related issues.
Communicates effectively in written and spoken English.
Able to advise the Delivery Team to stop work where technical requirements are not met or where HSE may be compromised.
Able to develop and maintain HSE records, including inspection reports, TRA, and BOSS/SOC documentation.
Physically fit to access onshore construction work locations.
- Fluent in Azerbaijani
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified in Health and Safety Management.
Certified to ISO 45001 auditor level, NEBOSH Environmental Management, or equivalent qualification or experience desirable.
- Basic awareness of rigging and lifting operations
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 5 years’ HSE&C experience, including project management exposure.
Oil and Gas HSE experience, preferably in fabrication and onshore activities.
Experience in Azerbaijan / Caspian region preferred.
Experience in emergency response and incident investigation.
Good understanding of safety leadership, regulatory requirements, and safety management systems.
Practical knowledge of fabrication and construction activities, including working at height, lifting operations, PTW, energy isolation, commissioning, environmental and industrial hygiene risks, road and food safety.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
Experience in the define stage of projects.
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
Knowledge of client Projects HSE&C processes desirable
RESPONSIBILITIES & OBJECTIVES
Provide active site HSE oversight, including participation in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and behavioural safety programs (RTC, SOC, BOSS or equivalent).
Act as an HSE Program Champion by promoting safety leadership, coaching the workforce, and encouraging Stop Work where unsafe conditions exist.
Monitor, analyse, and report HSE performance, including incidents, audits, inspections, and observations.
Ensure unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and incidents are reported, investigated, and recorded in line with client procedures.
Track and close HSE actions arising from audits, inspections, observations, and risk assessments.
Support project and contractor risk assessment and risk management activities, including task-level risk assessments.
Support emergency response preparedness, drills, transportation safety, and site security arrangements.
Support implementation of environmental and social requirements, including ESIA commitments, waste and water management, and spill prevention and response.
Review contractor procedures, risk assessments, and work practices against contractual, regulatory, and client HSE&C expectations.
Provide HSE&C input to project planning, contractor selection, Go/No-Go reviews, and execution readiness activities.
Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in line with the Project Legal & Regulatory Compliance Matrix.
Capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement of HSE&C performance