Safety Engineer (Petroleum)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

HSSE Planning and Strategies

Formulate and develop the project specific HSSE plan for safety-critical petroleum project operations such as exploration, drilling and commercial phases.Submit reports required in compliance with the Upstream Petroleum Operations Safety, Health and Environment Rules and Regulations (UPOSHERR).Formulate the bridging document with third party contractors to ensure delivery of HSSE performance required by Company policy.Develop the emergency readiness and response plans and procedures (for fire, earthquake, flood and other safety or security threats), including the operational and communication plans, decision-making authority, and the required resources.Prepare the annual work program and budget to support HSSE requirements of petroleum units (upstream and downstream), coal operations, the Head Office and other business units.Organize delivery by a third party (contracted or engaged by the Company) of the relevant technical or safety studies (e.g. Hazard and Operability/HAZOP, Process Safety and Asset Integrity) and ensure timely execution of commitments and compliance of deliverables.Establish and update HSSE key performance indicators (KPI) essential for performance evaluation of Company staff and contractors.Develop HSSE programs and activities required in the HSSE MS, or in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Standards of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) or the Department of Energy (DOE), and track their accomplishment.Formulate and recommend programs, activities, and training to improve work conditions, procedures and processes and to increase HSSE performance of operating and business units.In each project or business unit where the Company operates, organize the HSSE Committee, which shall meet monthly to discuss and address HSSE issues and concerns in the business operation

HSSE Risk Control and Management

Formulate and u date task/•ob risk assessments to mana e the hazards of safety critical activities within the development chain (exploration up to commercial operations) of the petroleum, coal and other business units.evaluate workplace environment, equipment, processes, emergency preparedness and response procedures and safety practices in order to determine hazards and associated risks that may cause injury, damage to Company assets and reputation, and recommend appropriate mitigating measures and policies.Recommend procedures, processes and product safety features that will reduce employees' exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards.Compile, analyze, and evaluate statistical and actual data related to occupational accidents or incidents, and update the HSSE Risk Register periodically, or as the need arises.

Implementation

Plan, organize and deliver technical advice to trainings, safety-awareness campaigns, and behavior based safety (BBS) programs to support continuous improvement of the Company's safety culture.Organize the conduct of HSSE competence assessment and assurance of staff and contractors with critical roles in petroleum or coal operations.Provide technical advice and administrative support in the implementation of the Company's safety standards, guidelines and procedures for petroleum operations (e.g. CNG, onshore or offshore well exploration, drilling and production activities), and for coal and other project operations.Lead in the introduction and enforcement of HSSE best practices and standards to reduce HSSE risks of operational activities to As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP).Organize periodic inspection and audits of field operating and business units to monitor compliance with Company safety and environmental policies, standards, guidelines and procedures, emergency readiness and to assess safety performance; report findings to the Supervisor.Lead in delivering safety inductions required for all Company staff or personnel, partners, contractors, suppliers and customers in order to promote safety culture in the workplace, especially those involved in short or long campaigns within the petroleum development chain and coal operations.Identify and evaluate recent technology on safety devices or equipment and PPE's suitable for the Company's business operation and for emergency readiness and response capability.Maintain to optimum operating condition and manage inventory of company-owned safety monitoring devices/equipment and PPE's.Provide technical and administrative support to the Supervisor in the implementation of the Company's safety standards, guidelines and procedures for Head Office and field and business unit operations.

Reporting

Prepare end-of-project report (exploration to commissioning) and initiate roll out of HSSE learnings and experiences, as necessary.Assist the Supervisor in the preparation and submission of periodic reports on the Company's HSSE performance to management, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders.Organize and summarize reports on HSSE performance (safety data, incident/accident statistics. inspection/audit findings) of field and operating units and evaluate effectiveness of safety management programs and activities.Establish a system for reporting on or informing employees, contractors, suppliers or other customers of any unsafe act or unsafe condition that may result to injury, fatality, or destruction of property.

Cross-Functional Performance

Provide technical guidance and recommendations to focal staff of operating and business units on work program and budget preparation and on the pre-selection of contractors for operational HSSE requirements-Coordinate with focal staff of concerned business and operating units for the safety evaluation of property, plant and equipment (PP&E) required for their operationProvide technical advice and assistance to field operating units in the formulation of safety management programs and in the conduct of safety trainings and seminars on subjects that should include relevant HSSE laws and regulations, hazard identification and risk evaluation, and on the use of PPE and other safety requirement.Review with project team or operating units all plans and/or equipment specifications to determine whether safety requirements of the company's HSSE management system are complied with.Advise and assist field units and projects in the application and renewal of pertinent permits and clearances.Provide HSSE assistance during social development activities of the Company.Inform and coordinate with management, employees, contractors, I-ISSE committees, the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Fire Marshals (FM) any update or revision on the Company's emergencies preparedness and response plans.

Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

Investigate all accidents and incidents (lost-time, non-lost time, or near- misses), and recommend mitigating and corrective measures to prevent their recunence. Prepare a formal report on the accident/incident and the Learning-from-Incident (LFI) presentation, if necessary.Perform periodic monitoring and evaluation of HSSE performance to determine the applicability suitability and relevance of standards, guidelines and procedures to operational requirements. Conduct consultation with field/project officers and staff and if warranted, recommend appropriate revisions and the update of company policies, standards, guidelines and procedures.Analyze the trends of incidents or safety observation cards to propose strategies for the improvement of the HSSE management system and behavioral safety initiatives.evaluate the workplace environment, equipment, processes, procedures and practices in order to determine hazards and associated risks that may cause injury, damage to Company assets and reputation, and recommend appropriate mitigating measures and policies.Employ tools for the identification of hazards and risks in the operation and in the workplace, and for hazard and effect management.Keep abreast with relevant HSSE legislations and regulations (existing and proposed), local and international standards on modern safety management that can be applicable to the Company' operations.

Business Transaction

Coordinate and facilitate training for employees, partners, contractors, suppliers and customers that are provided by other private or government agencies (i.e. Bureau of Fire Protection, Philippine Red Cross. Department of Labor Employment, and Philippine National Police).Maintain liaison with external organizations such as fire departments, mutual aid societies, and rescue teams, so that emergency response can be facilitated whenever required.

Perform other necessary and related tasks for the achievement of the unit's and organization's goals

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, (preferably in Petroleum, Mining, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering), or any engineering course, with corresponding professional license

Experience: At least one (l) year of relevant experience, preferably in the oil and gas or mining industry

Special Skills: Competence in planning, and organizing Emergency Response Training (ERT)/Mine Rescue Training, First Aid (FA) and Basic Life Support (BLS) Training, Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH) training, organizing and formulating HSSE programs, risk management, and other related activities; good interpersonal skills; knowledgeable in health, safety, security, and environmental legislation & regulations; proficient in both oral and written communications; and computer-literate.