HSE Advisor

Description

Parker Drilling Company

Job Description

Job Title:              HSE Coordinator, Papua New Guinea

Department:        QA/HSE Department

Reports To:          EHBU HSE Manager

FLSA Status:        Exempt

Prepared Date:    08/08/12

SUMMARY

The QA/HSE Coordinator supports quality assurance, health, safety, and environmental goals throughout Parker operations within the jurisdictional area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (other duties may be assigned).

Divisional Management of the QA/HSE Function

• Works with management to create QA/HSE goals, priorities, and key performance measures for assigned jurisdiction
• Oversees and Facilitates the effectiveness and quality of QA/HSE programs in achieving Parker goals and standards; provides summaries of program effectiveness and maturity
• Assists rig management in fulfillment of required QA and HSE mandates

QA/HSE

• Manages the incident notification, investigation and reporting process
• Conducts incident investigations involving Parker assets and/or people
• Manages the continuous process improvement system within the jurisdiction; tracks and reports results
• Reviews procedures before implementation to verify compliance with local regulations and company policy
• Manages vendor/supplier qualification and performance assessment within the jurisdiction
•  Develops tender support documentation for marketing activities
• Facilitates compliance and reporting of incidents to Corporate office
• Facilitates contractor performance

Audits and Inspections

• Oversees QA/HSE audit program in support of company policies, and customer and regulatory requirements  
• Schedules audits and inspections of Parker rig and operational support location.
• Audits adherence to established policies, processes, and procedures, and determines corrective and preventive actions for compliance
• Reviews audit and inspection reports; Facilitates completion of corrective actions identified on audits and inspections
• Oversees regulatory compliance and HSE measures required for Parker operations within assigned jurisdiction
• Tracks nonconformance’s found in rig audits; analyzes causes, and determines and recommends process improvements

QA/HSE Training

• Implements systems for assessing competence in QA/HSE job knowledge and skill requirements; establishes requirements for QA/HSE related training.
• Coordinates and conducts rig-based QA, HSE, and emergency response readiness training and exercise activities
• Works with Operations managers on training plans and budgets in accord with the Parker Training Matrix
• Verifies training materials conform to statutory and operator requirements
• Maintains training documentation
• Keeps informed of 3^rd party training organizations that provide relevant courses and materials
• Identifies, qualifies, and makes arrangements with external training sources as appropriate to develop required training programs
• Makes arrangements for local training courses as needed

Other

• Maintains knowledge of and complies with applicable international and local regulations; verifies QA/HSE policies, programs, and activities comply
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the  Regional QA/HSE Manager, Operations Manager, General Manager or Global QA/HSE Director

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Must possess an in-depth understanding of safe drilling operations, multinational work forces, and the  ability to observe/ manage human and environmental risks associated with drilling and production
• Must understand, interpret, and implement applicable regulations within regulatory jurisdiction
• Must be able to understand and work mathematical equations
• Must be able to problem solve
• Must be a self-motivator and work without close supervision
• Must be able to prioritize jobs and work under tight time constraints
• Must have excellent computer skills (preferably Microsoft Word®, Excel®, Access®, PowerPoint® and Publisher® software)

 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Must have 3 to 7 years experience in regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and safety management, or equivalent combination of education and/or relevant military experience
• Working experience with an international drilling contractor preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Must be proficient in English.  A second language is an advantage.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Offshore survival and medical certificates as mandated by government regulations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting, standing, walking, lifting (maximum of 50 pounds), carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, climbing using legs and arms, balancing, stooping, kneeling, repeated bends, crawling, reaching high and low, and repetitive wrist and hand movements. Hearing, seeing, and the ability of rapid mental coordination.  Mentally alert for entire regular shift.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position works inside and outside of the office environment in the local country. Travel to remote work locations is required. Ability to navigate effectively on drilling rigs and associated camp support areas is necessary.