HSE Excellence Advisor

Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com for more information.

Occidental strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.

The HSE Advisor Sr position is responsible for providing HSE and Safety and Environmental Management System (SEMS), Contractor Safety Management, and HSE audit and assurance support for Production Operations, Facilities Engineering and Construction, and Drilling & Completions for Oxy's ten Gulf of America (GOA) operating assets and contract drillships. The role will have a high level of interaction with Operations, HSE and Supply Chain Management as well as suppliers and vendors working for Oxy. The position reports to the HSE Excellence Manager for GOA. This position is located in The Woodlands, Texas.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Health & Safety, Science, or Engineering required.
• 10 years of relevant Health & Safety and Management System experience working in the Oil & Gas industry
• Good knowledge of Gulf of America regulatory requirements, including experience working with GOA regulatory agencies
• Strong HSE auditing and contractor safety management skills
• Vendor management experience
• Experience with HSE programs and tracking HSE performance
• Have a working knowledge of US safety regulations
• Strong organization skills
• Experience with Microsoft applications including PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Strong communication skills and ability to interface with multiple teams across different disciplines
• Presentation skills

Responsibilities:

• Conduct Oxy internal SEMS and HSE assessments of shore base and offshore facilities and drillships; note any deficiencies in adherence to Policies, Standards, Procedures and Guidelines (PSPGs) and work with field personnel to initiate and implement corrective actions (verify JSA processes completed; Management of Change (MoC) checks on any work; proper sign-off). Responsible for writing reports and ensuring corrective actions are tracked to closure. Work with GoM HSE, Contractor Safety, Drilling & Completions and Production/Operations to identify areas of focus for ad hoc assessments.
• Support Contractor Assessment process and review of contractor SEMS program and gaps analysis with respect to Oxy SEMS. Manages Contractor Safety team to ensure effective assessments are planned, completed, and followed through closure of corrective actions and findings.
• Program development and review to comply with SEMS and HSE needs for Health & Safety related programs
• Provide administrative support to facilitate review and update of GOA SEMS (Anadarko Management System - AMS) PSPGs in accordance with AMS requirements. Provide support with incorporation of Oxy Management System document requirements in review and updates of future PSPGs. Ensure the correct SMEs are included in document preparation and review. Note - any updates to an AMS PSPG should be accompanied by appropriate communications and training to address the change).
• Participate in offshore SEMS Assessments of Platforms, Supply Vessels, and Drilling facilities (Drillship, Platform Rig, Work-Over Vessel, etc.).
• Conduct periodic offshore site visits and SEMS assessments as needed.
• Facilitate SEMS Audits by accompanying Audit Service Providers or BSEE representatives during audit activities: accompany ASP/BSEE representatives conducting shore base and offshore field visits and interviews; maintain records of who are interviewed; what information was requested/provided to ASP/BSEE; help facilitate interview arrangements with appropriate persons.
• Conduct on-site refresher training for field personnel as needed to verify and validate knowledge and skills associated with completion of task in accordance with AMS - verify updates to PSPGs are communicated and understood by affected persons.
• Review and follow up on contractor post job assessments that are submitted by the facilities.
• D&A Compliance - Works with contractors and vendors to ensure they are aware of and are compliant with Oxy's TPS Alert / TEAMS requirement.
• ISNetworld - Monitors and reviews ratings and ensures proper practices are applied to improve supplier HSE performance.An example is when a supplier drops below a ''C,'' this role will notify the HSE team and the contract sponsor to understand why the rating has dropped. Act as a liaison between ISNetworld staff and contractor work force.
• Support LiveSAFE and promotion of LiveSAFE culture within shore base and offshore facilities.
• Other duties as needed/assigned to help with continuous improvement of SEMS.

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