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Offshore Health and Safety Advisor
Posted: 15/06/10
Recruiter:Maxwell Bruce
Reference:CL17279
Type:Permanent
Salary:Up to £50 000 plus benefits
Industry: Wind Energy
Location:Hertfordshire
Description: Our client is one of the broadest based renewable energy companies and is active in the development, construction and ownership of wind farms on a global scale. They have a dedicated offshore development, engineering, construction and operations team which has successfully participated in UK Rounds 1,2 and 3 which is expanding to meet the future opportunities in the UK and European offshore wind sector. As a result of this expansion they are currently looking to recruit an Offshore Health and Safety Advisor to support the business.

Responsibilities include:

• To manage the Health and Safety needs of the Company's offshore renewables team.
• To participate in the development of the Company's offshore renewables business particularly in relation to the provision of health and safety management services.
• To provide health and safety management services and advice to the Company's clients.
• To develop and maintain Company offshore health and safety management systems.
• To ensure that all construction / operational activities on vessels / barges / turbines and related assets are carried out in a safe manner and in adherence to the company's safety policies, procedures, statutory regulations and guidelines.
• Conduct site visits to undertake compliance audits, monitor performance and recommend improvement/ remedial actions
• Develop and support health and safety campaigns, promoting and disseminating successful practice.
• Perform and provide feedback/ guidance on risk assessments
• Provide support for incident investigations
• Advise on the implementation of Regulatory, current and emerging requirements.

The successful candidate will:-

• Be able to undertake duties involving boat and helicopter transfer to offshore facilities. Duties may also require work at height, involving climbing to access work areas. Training will be provided.
• Preferably have experience working in the offshore renewables industry, conversion training will be provided to those with onshore experience
• Have proven Health & Safety experience working on new build construction projects. Related civil, electrical and mechanical engineering experience would be advantageous
• Have a recognised safety qualification (minimum of NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent) and hold corporate membership of a British safety institution (e.g. MIOSH)
• Hold a full clean UK driving licence
• Have excellent report writing and presentation skills
• Be self motivated, with the ability to work independently and in small teams
• Have excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate and influence at all levels both within the organisation and externally with clients, suppliers, trade bodies, etc
• Preferably have a knowledge of ISO 9001 and 14001
• Have good IT and information systems (IS) skills

To discuss this position in strictest confidence please contact Russell McCaig on 0141 227 3953 or email a copy of your CV to russell.mccaig@maxwellbruce.com

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