HSE Methods Lead

Location Paris or Pau, France (with missions to Contractor engineering offices and fabrication yards)

Contract Type Residential Assignment

Start Date October 2026 (Subject to Final Investment Decision)

Duration 1 to 5 Years (Renewable)

The Project HSE Management Engineer is responsible for supporting the Project H3SEQ Manager in implementing and continuously improving the Project HSE Management System throughout all phases of a major ultra-deepwater development project.

Working closely with the SURF, SPS and FPSO HSE Leads, Contractors and Company entities, the role promotes a strong safety and environmental culture, drives HSE performance improvement, supports reporting and audits, and ensures consistent application of Company HSE standards across all project packages.

HSE Management System:

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Project HSE Management System.
• Promote safe and environmentally responsible project execution.
• Develop and streamline HSE processes to improve efficiency across project teams.
• Ensure consistent application of Company HSE procedures throughout all project packages.

HSE Leadership & Culture:

• Coordinate the definition of HSE objectives and improvement plans.
• Support management in promoting visible HSE leadership.
• Coach project managers before HSE site visits and leadership tours.
• Assist the Project Leadership Team in strengthening HSE culture and continuous improvement.
• Promote HSE awareness campaigns and communication initiatives.
• Coordinate HSE committee meetings, management reviews and joint HSE tours.

Environmental Performance:

• Promote environmental awareness throughout the project.
• Support initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
• Encourage environmental improvement programs during engineering, construction and operations.
• Promote environmentally responsible project execution.

Contractor HSE Management:

• Support preparation and review of HSE Bridging Documents.
• Monitor Contractor HSE performance throughout project execution.
• Identify emerging HSE risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Coordinate HSE improvement actions with project packages and Contractors.
• Ensure Contractors comply with Company HSE expectations.

HSE Training:

• Identify project HSE training needs.
• Coordinate delivery of required HSE training programs.
• Deliver Project HSE induction sessions for new personnel.
• Ensure package-specific inductions remain aligned with Project HSE requirements.
• Monitor training completion and prepare progress reports.

Incident Management:

• Promote robust incident reporting processes.
• Participate in incident investigations and review investigation reports.
• Ensure lessons learned are effectively communicated throughout the project.
• Prepare and distribute HSE alerts, lessons learned and best practices.
• Foster a strong learning culture across project teams.

HSE Reporting, Audits & Performance Monitoring:

• Manage project HSE reporting systems and performance indicators.
• Coordinate daily, weekly and monthly HSE reporting.
• Maintain HSE reporting databases and monitor action tracking.
• Coordinate HSE audits and participate in audit activities.
• Monitor implementation of audit findings and corrective actions.
• Analyse HSE performance trends and recommend improvement initiatives.

HSE Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate exemplary H3SE leadership throughout all project activities.
• Promote Company Ethics, Code of Conduct and HSE principles.
• Ensure compliance with Company HSE Management System requirements.
• Support continuous improvement of HSE performance across all project work packages.

Education:

• Engineering Degree or equivalent technical qualification.

• Minimum 15 years of experience in HSE management within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Extensive experience supporting major offshore EPC or deepwater development projects.
• Proven experience implementing and improving HSE Management Systems.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and Contractors.
• Strong background in HSE reporting, audits, investigations and performance improvement.

• HSE Management Systems.
• HSE Leadership.
• Contractor HSE Management.
• Environmental Management.
• Incident Investigation.
• Root Cause Analysis.
• HSE Auditing.
• Risk Management.
• Performance Reporting.
• KPI Management.
• Synergi Reporting System.
• HSE Training & Induction.
• Continuous Improvement.
• Digital tools (Power BI, Power Apps or equivalent).

• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management abilities.
• Problem-solving mindset with a solution-oriented approach.
• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work in multicultural and transverse project organizations.

• Fluent English mandatory.
• Fluent French mandatory.

• Major ultra-deepwater offshore development project.
• Residential position based in Paris or Pau, France.
• Frequent interaction with engineering offices, fabrication yards, Contractors and Company entities located in France and Namibia.
• Close collaboration with SURF, SPS and FPSO HSE teams throughout engineering and project execution.