Our Client, an Oil and Gas Operator is currently seeking a Wells Assist & Assure Coach for a 12-month contract with potential to extend.

Position Summary:
The role will be responsible for assisting with the implementation of the Client’s Wells Assist and Assure program. This consists of audit, train, coach, & mentoring onsite personnel to ensure Competitions operational HSSE agenda focus areas are implemented and sustained on all sites within the region.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coach onsite supervisors and teams to provide effective implementation of the Wells Assist and Assure program.
• Assess the embedding of the HSSE agenda focus areas against the Wells requirements.
• Develop systematic and practical action plans to close any gaps
• Train, mentor, advise and assist site Wells personnel in the implementation of required action items.
• Advise Wells site managers superintendents and supervisors in the day-to-day safety matters including dissemination and implementation of the safety policies, rules, and procedures within the scope of offshore operations.
• Assist Wells site managers to implement and embed HSE programs on Wells site Operations.
• Participate and present at Wells site HSSE meetings to facilitate sharing of best practices and learnings.
• Ensure all HSE activities required by Wells or Business Improvement Plan are implemented on site.
• Develop an approved feedback report for each site visit and present onsite and manage each hitch.
• Deliver Wells A&A training as required.
• Promote a HSE aware culture to contractors and staff throughout site.
• Demonstrate Safety Leadership daily and coach others to be safety leaders as required
• Coach senior leaders and personally lead by example the delivery of Assist and Assure program and initiatives for cultural change within the Wells operational teams.
• The incumbent is responsible for the efficient use of their personal time to ensure all tasks are achieved within allocated project plan milestones, or timelines given.
• Coach onshore Wells and Contractor personnel the Wells Assist and Assure program and initiatives that will be imbedded in the Project.
• Well Completions Campaign Support the online induction module for Assist and Assure for Wells.
• Support all campaign start up workshops.
• Train offshore teams and implement the Assist and Assure program prior to start up.
• Implement DROPS awareness training for the Wells Completion campaign.
• Support auding of Wells contractor safety management systems.
• “Rose Plot” assessment of Wells site activities.
• Identify Wells Process and Personal Safety improvement areas.
• Assist with improvement area implementation.
• Early identification of major risks and hazards.
• Timely reporting on matters.
• Improve Regional sharing and communication for Wells HSSE lessons learned and best practices.
• Intervene as necessary plus coach, mentor, and train others to do likewise

Experience & Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in the O&G industry, with up to 4 years’ offshore experience
• Formal HSE Qualification, Site experience with HSE supervisory exposure
• Implementation of the Wells Assist and Assure program
• Offshore Completions Offshore Completions or Well Services background.
• Exposure to Wells operations and Wells process safety principles.
• Strong experience in managing Wells subcontractors and service providers.
• Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Control.
• Practical HSE Auditing / Assessment.
• HSE Management Systems.
• Experienced in delivering Wells Barrier Ownership program.
• Experienced in delivering line of fire hazard and risk assessments.
• Experienced delivering Strength of Controls discussions with work parties during planning phase.
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Ability to work in multi-discipline environment.
• Contributing to team/unit/company.
• Superior Planning and Organizing skills.
• Ability to work remotely and independently.
• Proven ability to liaise effectively with all levels within an organization.
• Proven ability to implement HSE management system requirements in an operational environment.
• Experience in reporting on HSE and Supervisor performance indicators.
• Proven ability to work effectively in small teams.
• Proven ability to engage and coach team members to deliver quality work outcomes.
• Proven ability to influence change at all levels through open dialogue.

Technical Experience:

• Rose Plot assurance.
• User of established HSE systems, techniques, tools & software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Undergraduate Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or other undergraduate qualification in a related field plus substantial occupational HSE experience in a heavy industry (e.g., oil and gas, mining, or construction)
• Sound knowledge of The Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage (Safety), OPGGS(S) Regulations 2009.
• Implementation of Assist and Assure safety program.
• Offshore Wells Completions experience.
• Knowledge of Australian Offshore Safety Case requirements.
• Excellent communication skills with proven ability to engage a range of different audiences.
• Able to effectively liaise with Statutory Authorities, where required.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with ability to interact with staff and management at all levels for improvement of health and safety.
• Professional report writing skills.
• Ability to contribute to the development of a positive HSE culture.
• Ability to interface with and lead personnel and contractors.
• Ability to effectively build relationships with a variety of stakeholders including staff, contractors, and external suppliers.
• Ability to produce routine management reports to deadlines for input into wider reporting systems.
• Ability to work in a remote location with limited direct supervision

Desirable:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Operational Experience
• Operator Experience
• Wells Completions or Well Services Contractor Experience
• Ability to undertake domestic travel.
• Ability to work offshore on a rotational basis.
• The incumbent may be required to travel to other sites.

Candidates must have work rights in Australia to be eligible for this position. 

Due to the high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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