Location: Basrah
Job Type:
Permanent
Closing Date:
2025-10-06
About vacancy
mselect is looking to hire an Operations HSE Advisor for an international oil and gas operator in Basrah, Iraq. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in the Oil & Gas industry in an operations and/or HSE-related role. Fluency in English and Arabic is a must.
Job Synopsis
The HSE Advisor provides health, safety and environmental support to Operations, primarily influencing the safety and well-being of the workforce. The individual is responsible for implementation and verifying HSE practices and procedures, including Life Saving Rules (LSR) and safe systems of work. The Operations HSE Advisor reports to the Operations HSE Oil Lead while maintaining a strong relationship with the Operational Teams, particularly at the site, to manage the safety of the staff and contractors who work there.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
Rotation
14 days on/14 days off
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.
Job Synopsis
The HSE Advisor provides health, safety and environmental support to Operations, primarily influencing the safety and well-being of the workforce. The individual is responsible for implementation and verifying HSE practices and procedures, including Life Saving Rules (LSR) and safe systems of work. The Operations HSE Advisor reports to the Operations HSE Oil Lead while maintaining a strong relationship with the Operational Teams, particularly at the site, to manage the safety of the staff and contractors who work there.
Key Responsibilities
- Development of Skills: Report to work location with promptness, prepared and willing to learn, practice skills and accept new challenges
- Communication: Utilize communication skills in both Arabic and English to influence the workforce positively for H&S compliance
- Safety Rules: Maintain a deep understanding of Safety Rules; Lead effort for all personnel to comprehend and comply with the Life Saving Rules in all respects.
- HSE Standards: Proactively look for unidentified risks, in addition to addressing the more obvious risk areas; Promote HSE awareness during job planning
- Safe Working Practices: Monitor, assist and advise, with emphasis on internationally accepted best industry practices
- Safety Culture: Actively promote safe working practices, compliance with the Control of Work System, and ensure a “Stop the job” culture is firmly embedded at the sites
- Contractor Management: Review contractor work on site and verify contractor compliance; Follow up on issues with Contractor Accountable Personnel
- HSE Meetings: Attend and record all meetings as required; Provide necessary content material, ensuring task/site-specific presentations; Present topics professionally, impacting attendees with specific knowledge
- Risk/Hazard Identification: Maintain a consistent presence in operating areas; Identify gaps within working procedures and practices; Report all deficiencies to line management
- Control of Work: Ensure risk assessment controls and safe working practices are established and functioning as intended; Conducts field verification inspections and provides feedback to supervisors
- Audits: Conduct and assist during safety audits as required by the business
- Daily Routines: Perform work site inspections to ensure HSE policies and procedures are being implemented and in full compliance
- Lessons Learned: Cascade relevant information to all levels of the workforce
- Incident Investigation: Participate as part of the investigation team as instructed; Report all incidents to line management promptly
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working in the Oil & Gas industry in an operations and/or HSE-related role, with Computer skills
- Fluent in Arabic and English, with a desire to learn and work
- Internationally recognized safety qualifications (minimum NEBOSH Cert or similar)
- Ability for written translation of Arabic/English
- Health and Safety education, certifications or experience
Rotation
14 days on/14 days off
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.
