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• Join a major player in the energy sector
• Support major infrastructure projects with a strong safety focus
• Be part of a team that values safety, teamwork, and performance.

About the Company
Our client is a leading organisation in Papua New Guinea’s oil and gas sector, responsible for managing and investing in strategic petroleum assets, supporting the country’s energy security and long-term economic development. With a strong focus on operational excellence, safety, and environmental stewardship, the organisation is committed to delivering major energy projects and maintaining high industry standards across its operations.

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Project HSE champion to join our client's Engineering and Projects team based in Port Moresby. The successful candidate will provide leadership and oversight of all health, safety, and environmental activities throughout the construction phase of a major fuel storage facility project. This role requires a highly experienced HSE professional with strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills,

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Construction Management Team to promote continuous improvement in HSE performance across the project.
• Ensure project personnel and contractors comply with the Project HSE Execution Plan and environmental commitments.
• Monitor work activities, particularly those conducted under Permit to Work requirements.
• Lead and facilitate hazard identification exercises and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Conduct and coordinate HSE meetings with contractors and stakeholders.
• Promote a strong reporting culture for hazards, incidents, and near misses.
• Ensure appropriate HSE inductions and training are provided to all personnel.
• Coordinate incident investigations, audits, and corrective actions with contractors and project management.
• Maintain accurate HSE records and prepare daily and monthly HSE reports.
• Provide ongoing coaching and leadership to personnel in safety and loss prevention practices.
• Build positive relationships with external stakeholders and support regulatory compliance.
• Monitor contractor vehicle compliance and ensure maintenance requirements are met.
• Promote a strong team approach to maintaining and enhancing HSE performance on site.

Requirements of the Role

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of National Safety, Health and Environmental regulations
• Minimum 10 years’ experience operating HSE management systems and processes.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience within oil and gas, energy, or major construction projects.
• Strong understanding of Permit to Work systems and contractor management.
• Excellent communication, presentation, planning, and organisational skills.
• High level of computer literacy and reporting capability.
• Ability to develop, implement and conduct HSE training and presentations

To apply for this position, interested candidates are asked to submit:

• A cover letter addressing key criteria of the role
• An updated CV in Microsoft Word format, outlining employment history, educational qualifications, and listing three referees (referees will only be contacted if shortlisted)

Our client's priority is to provide opportunities to high performing Papua New Guineans for this position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#27516" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.