Job Description
Company Introduction:
The Oceanscan Group, a member of Venterra Group Plc, headquartered in Aberdeen UK, has subsidiary companies based in Lowestoft, Inverurie, Beccles, and Cannock in the UK. Internationally, we've established offices in Houston, USA and Singapore.
Across the Group, we provide subsea and NDT rental equipment, Offshore and NDT Personnel and sell Srem consumables and NDT equipment.
Since 1989, Oceanscan has created GeoForce Technical Services Ltd. and acquired Sercal Non Destructive Test Equipment Ltd. plus HPR (UK).
We are active in range of industries, but mainly find our customers in renewables, oil and gas, aerospace, automotive, petrochemical, defence, railway, and nuclear industries. Oceanscan is the sales channel partner for BakerHughes' instruments (formerly known as GE Inspection Technologies) in Scotland, UK and UK and Ireland distributor for SREM other consumables as well as a wide range of NDT equipment.
Oceanscan operates a quality system which is registered to ISO 9001:2015 and accredited by UKAS to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories.
Overall Purpose of Role:
The QHSSE Co-ordinator will play a crucial role in ensuring that our organisation maintains rigorous HSSEQ standards. The QHSSE Co-ordinator will support the QHSSE Manager in ensuring workplace health and safety requirements are met in line with overall Venterra requirements. You will support the development of a positive health and safety culture where risks are managed sensibly to reduce accidents and ill health. The role will also focus on improvements in overall efficiency, quality and productivity as well as compliance with audit and legal requirements.
Relationships: Reports to Oceanscan HSSEQ Manager with indirect reporting into Venterra. Liaises with all staff, auditors and 3rd parties.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
The responsibilities of the postholder will include but not be limited to the following:
* Acting as first point of contact for queries into the department and ensure the company follows the Venterra Way for HSSEQ
* Carrying out HSSEQ inductions for all new starters
* Assisting with the developing and presentation of training programs related to HSSEQ
* Reviewing and scheduling HSSEQ related training for all staff at all global sites
* Assisting with the development, implementation and maintenance of HSSEQ culture with regular review of processes and procedures
* Support the development and improvement of the company’s HSSEQ management systems
* Maintaining and updating HSSEQ documentation, including, reports, checklist, records.
* Taking notes and producing minutes at all relevant meetings
* Collaborating with various departments to ensure compliance with HSSEQ regulations and standards
* Conducting risk assessments for internal processes and maintaining a record of these
* Assisting in accident/incident investigations and root cause analysis, identifying areas for improvement
* Conducting regular HSSEQ audits and inspections, reporting findings and recommending corrective and preventative actions where appropriate
* Staying current on industry best practices and regulatory changes
* Participating in emergency response planning and drills
* Assisting in the planning, coordination and execution of external audits and certifying bodies
* Assisting with contractors and building works requirements
* Conducting supplier management reviews with relevant internal departments
* Facilities Maintenance
Experience and Qualifications
Desirable experience and qualifications are as follows:
* Experience in a similar HSSEQ role ideally with Oil, Gas and/or Renewables sector
* Certification in HSSEQ related discipline or willingness to work towards (e.g., NEBOSH /IOSH) desirable
* Internal auditor trained is ideal or willingness to work towards this
* Knowledge of HSSEQ regulations and standards.
* Experience of Microsoft Office suite; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Visio
Skills and Knowledge:
* Having a clear understanding of the company's policies and vision and how operations contribute to these.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* Exceptional attention to detail with good analytical skills
* Strong problem-solving skills
* Effective communication skills, e.g. report writing, customer service
* Knowledge of safety systems, quality control and environmental health
Personal Qualities:
* Ability to perform duties in a timely and organised manner with particular attention to maintaining the high QA standards already in place
* Customer focused with a forward-thinking attitude
* Outgoing team player with a professional approach
* Able to communicate at all levels
* Ability to work to tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure
* Conscientious and helpful
* Willingness to learn and participate in in-house training
Work Requirements:
* Effectively support the HSSEQ function in accordance with the company’s values, goals and objectives
* Willingness to maintain Continual Professional Development to ensure your own knowledge base enhances Oceanscan’s capability and that you comply with the company’s policies, processes and principles
* Maintain integrity by being honest and transparent with staff, clients and suppliers
* Highlight new technologies or working practices which may benefit the company
* Actively participate in regular team and company events as required.
* Ensure we focus on being customer centric by developing good relationships with clients and suppliers and providing outstanding levels of service to ensure client needs are met on time, every time
* Participate in the leadership and commitment of QHSE to ensure there is zero harm to our people, the environment and equipment
* Take an active role in ensuring the quality of our products and services fully meets customer requirements
* Ensure you work in line with various areas of compliance, including but not restricted to Customs/Export Control/Import/Anti-Bribery/Quality Assurance (QA)
* Ideally have a clean driving license and the ability to travel to global companies if necessary
* Maintain reasonable levels of fitness to carry out the role and actively participate in medicals and vaccinations where required.