Optimus Search Limited Recruits Project Safety Advisor

Optimus have almost 10 year’s experience within the energy sector helping companies within a variety of industries including oil and gas, mining and wind/renewable energies. We recruit for permanent and contractor positions across Europe, Middle East, Russia, Africa and North America.

Optimus Search Limited is recruiting to fill the below position of:

Job Title: Project Safety Advisor

OilCareers Ref. No.: J978863
Location: Lagos, NIGERIA

Job Description

• The Project Safety Advisor is responsible for coordinating the safety resources.
• Mentor field Safety professionals.
• Coordinate multiple projects ensuring alignment with NPO SHE objectives.
• Deploy Project SHE Management resources and advises on Safety, Health and Environment issues.
• Identify issues related personnel capabilities relating to Safety and advise on issues management.
• Advise on improvements on personnel competencies.
• Engage with project on development on the pre-gate 2 safety deliverables.
• Sets expectations/defining process/input to staffing plan (Pre-Gate 2 involvement).
• Conduct periodic site assessments and evaluate Performance on all NPO projects.
• Analyses data and determines trends and root causes.
• Evaluate processes and advise Safety Manager on improvement

Required Skills/Experience:

• Advanced knowledge of projects, operations, facilities, safety and environmental requirements.
• Ability to work in harsh environments, in stressful situations, with ever changing priorities.
• Knowledge in M.S. Office applications (or equivalent) and database management, including IMPACT™ database and Global Share / eManual administration.
• Read, write, and speak fluent English, as required to function effectively within a project team.
• Demonstrated ability to develop successful working relationships with emphasis on interfacing and mentoring in a team environment.
• Knowledge for all OIMS Systems and Procedures.
• 8 to 15 years in positions related to construction Safety (Prefer previous experience with ESSO, MPN, Exxon, Mobil or ExxonMobil projects).
• Knowledge of facilities fabrication, construction, transportation, and pre-commissioning from a Safety perspective.
• Thorough knowledge of Safety standards, codes, and practices.

Desired Skills/Experience:

• High attention to detail, completeness and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and obtain consensus.
• Ability and desire to function in an integrated project team environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering + NEBOSH Diploma or CSP.
• 10-15 years in SHE management position, preferably in a project environment with ExxonMobil or other Major Operator in the Oil & Gas industry.
• University degree and/or technical diploma.

Application Closing Date
9th August, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online