HSE Advisors
Many companies today are hiring HSE Advisors to act as consultants to management regarding the operations and maintenance of rigs and other equipment. In this role, they work closely with field personnel to make sure environmental regulations are being met, thus helping to ensure the safety of workers. Because continuous improvement is an essential part of safety training, these advisors are often very proactive in developing and even teaching safety courses to operational and administrative personnel.
Who is an HSE Advisor?
To become an HSE Advisor, a person usually needs several years of experience in industrial health and safety. They are expected to be strong leaders, and must have demonstrated experience in health and safety situations that involved hazardous operations. They are expected to make quick decisions that are logical and always put the safety of workers and others first, and must be able to communicate well with everyone within the company, from top executives to workers in the field.
Where Are HSE Jobs Located?
Because companies around the world need HSE personnel, there are numerous opportunities for employment virtually anywhere a person wishes to work. Jobs can be found in such states as Alaska, Texas and Louisiana, while those wanting to work abroad can find jobs with companies in Italy, Saudi Arabia, Germany and others. No matter where the job is located, certain aspects of the job remain the same. Communication skills, such as fluency in English and other languages, is a necessity. More and more of these jobs are involving having a knowledge of contracts and government legislation involving health and safety matters in the oil and gas industry.
HSE Jobs
Most HSE jobs are of a contractual nature, and are usually done on a year-to-year basis depending upon the company and the project the HSE Advisor will be in charge of while employed with the company. Many HSE Advisors are brought in by companies to work on projects deemed hazardous or to help evaluate potential safety hazards and implement new rules and safety programs to help the company avoid any major accidents.
In the wake of oil and gas accidents, companies are becoming convinced HSE Advisors can play a critical role in helping them become not only safer, but also more profitable. By being able to have sound safety programs in place, companies are able to avoid accidents that force the shutdown of facilities and delay or completely halt exploration and production. In doing so, companies and those affiliated with them reap many benefits.