Senior Drilling Field Safety Officer

Support implementation and continuous monitoring of key aspects of the QG Drilling and Subsurface Safety Plan from onboard the assigned offshore drilling rigs. Ensure safe execution of Drilling operations as per COMPANY HSEQ Policies and Procedures. - Supports QG Drilling team offshore in the implementation and continuous monitoring of key aspects of the QG Drilling and Subsurface Safety Plan. - Primary function is safety compliance monitoring of drill rig contractors and service providers. Cover multiple rigs over a 28-day work rotation with the aim of completing scheduled and specific inspections of all work activities associated with drilling rig operations. - Conduct formal rig-specific verification / compliance reviews of rig contractor and service providers on behalf of QG Drilling and Completions Department. - To provide training and coaching of field personnel in hazard identification and personal injury prevention programs, and elimination of HSE incidents during in field operations. These goals are achieved via active engagement and mentoring of all drill rig personnel and work activities as role model in all HSE behaviors. - Manage the Drill Rig Safety action tracker and steward timely and effective close out of actions. - Develop effective relationships with contractor and all service company leadership onboard rigs and provide support as needed to close-out actions and/or develop mitigation plans/strategies. - Perform compliance monitoring of Rig Contractor’ Safety Management System. Ensure Contractors are complying with core QG Safety policies and procedures, e.g. Life Saving rules, Heat Stress Management, PTW system, SIMOPS, etc. - Monitor and support the implementation of contractors Behavior Based Safety observation and intervention program (IIF or STOP cards). - Cascade Safety focus topics, alerts, and lessons learned from internal and external sources. - Participate in selective pre-job safety meetings to ensure all Hazards and Risks are identified; monitor effective implementation of JSAs in the field. - Participate in routine, daily and weekly rig safety meetings with rig leadership, including contractor and service companies. - Conduct scheduled PTW/JSA reviews and monitoring activities to assure implementation of Operations Safety Plan. - Facilitate investigation of incidents / near-misses and effective implementation of corrective actions. - Provide support and expertise in emergency response, monitor regular offshore emergency response drills to maintain preparedness. - Monitor contractor fitness-for-purpose training programs and effective implementation. - Professional qualification in Safety (NEBOSH diploma) or higher - College Degree in Science or Engineering or Safety, or equivalent is preferred. - P.E. and/or CSP, CIH designations a plus - 10 years of field offshore experience in Drilling and Safety management. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive and Chemicals sectors worldwide.With more than 100 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.