HSE Assistant Supervisor (Oil & Gas)

Job Purpose

To support the HSE Supervisor in implementing, monitoring, and maintaining Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) programs across onshore Oil & Gas operations. The HSE Assistant Supervisor assists in ensuring compliance with company policies, client requirements, industry standards, and regulatory requirements while promoting a proactive safety culture and minimizing operational risks.

Key Responsibilities

HSE Compliance and Monitoring

• Assist in the implementation and enforcement of company HSE policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Conduct routine site inspections to ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements.
• Monitor work activities and identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and environmental hazards.
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented and effectively closed out.

Site Safety Oversight

• Support daily operational activities by providing HSE guidance and monitoring compliance.
• Participate in pre-job meetings, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
• Verify that personnel are using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Monitor compliance with Permit-to-Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, working at heights, lifting operations, and other high-risk activities.

Incident Reporting and Investigation

• Assist in the reporting, recording, and investigation of incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Collect relevant information and evidence during investigations.
• Participate in root cause analysis and follow-up of corrective actions.
• Maintain incident and safety statistics records.

Risk Assessment and Hazard Management

• Participate in Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA), and Task Risk Assessments.
• Assist supervisors and work teams in identifying and mitigating workplace hazards.
• Monitor the effectiveness of control measures.

Environmental Management

• Support implementation of environmental protection measures.
• Monitor waste management, spill prevention, pollution control, and environmental compliance.
• Participate in environmental inspections and awareness campaigns.

Emergency Preparedness

• Assist in organizing and conducting emergency drills and exercises.
• Support emergency response activities during incidents.
• Ensure emergency equipment is available, inspected, and maintained.

Training and Awareness

• Deliver or assist with HSE inductions and awareness sessions.
• Promote safety campaigns and behavioral safety initiatives.
• Support competency verification and training record maintenance.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain HSE records, inspection reports, training records, permits, and compliance documentation.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly HSE reports.
• Assist with client reporting requirements and audit preparation.
• Support internal and external HSE audits and inspections.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC), IOSH Managing Safely, or equivalent preferred.
• Valid HSE-related certifications applicable to the Oil & Gas industry are advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of HSE experience within the Oil & Gas, Energy, Petrochemical, Construction, or Industrial sectors.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in onshore Oil & Gas operations.
• Experience supporting Permit-to-Work systems and high-risk operational activities.
• Familiarity with contractor management and field-based HSE monitoring.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of HSE legislation, standards, and best practices.
• Knowledge of Oil & Gas operational hazards and risk management techniques.
• Familiarity with OGP/IOGP guidelines and industry HSE standards.
• Strong inspection, auditing, and incident investigation skills.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities.
• Good report-writing and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to influence safe behaviors and work effectively with multicultural teams.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Compliance with company and client HSE requirements.
• Timely completion of inspections, audits, and safety observations.
• Reduction in unsafe acts and conditions.
• Timely reporting and closure of incidents and corrective actions.
• Completion of scheduled toolbox talks and safety meetings.
• Compliance with environmental and waste management requirements.
• Positive audit and client inspection results.
• Contribution toward achieving zero harm and zero environmental incidents objectives.

Operational Requiement

During active operations, shall maintain a 24/7 operational manning regime by rotational shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays, for all operational roles required to support vessel operations, loadouts/backloads, quayside activities, yard operations, customs and materials handling, and time-sensitive drilling logistics.