Contract: Control of Work / Iraq

Role: Control of Work Coaching Advisor

Department/Function: HSE

Location: Basra, Iraq

Rate: Competitive

Duration: 12 months

Rotation: 28/28 Normal Rotation

 

A member of the HSE Control of Work Team, performing the role as an Advisor & Mentor to the CoW Coaches across all Facilities.

Reporting to the CoW Team Leader with the day-to-day responsibility for coaching and mentoring the national CoW coaches across all sites.

 

Key Accountabilities:

?             Coaching, mentoring and advising the CoW Coaches to improve their understanding of CoW principles and good practice, the CoW procedure and to improve their coaching skills.

?             On-boarding, induction and initial training of new CoW coaches.

?             Having a comprehensive understanding of CoW principles and good practice and of the CoW Procedure and ensuring this is applied and followed to safely control work onsite.

?             Having a comprehensive understanding of the Worksafe CoW Management System and coaching and advising the CoW coaches and the site teams on its effective use.

?             Providing advice on good practice on Work Planning, Job/Task Descriptions and on required Hazards and Controls to ensure that all tasks are completed in a safe and efficient manner

?             Supports the Control of Work Team by conducting audits and self-verifications on all aspects of the CoW process across all operational facilities

?             Responsible for providing additional CoW technical assistance and advice during Turnarounds and Shutdowns in both the planning and execution phases

?             Responsible for assisting with CoW Training and CoW Training Module Development

?             Deputise for the CoW TL as required

?             Conduct regular reviews of CoW related verification activities and provide recommendations to the CoW TL and CoW Authority for interventions

?             Shares best practice and drives consistency across the field in the application of CoW standards

?             Participates as CoW Specialist in incident investigations when required

 

Mandatory Requirements:

?             Minimum 15 years in Oil & Gas Operations.

?             Minimum 10 years in Control of Work in an oil & gas environment to minimum Area Authority level or equivalent.

?             Excellent written and English language skills

?             Proven capability in training, coaching and mentoring multi-national workforces

?             Good IT skills and abilities (Word, Power Point & Excel)

 

Essential Experience:

?             Extensive experience in Oil & Gas Operational and/or HSE disciplines

?             Comprehensive knowledge of Permit to Work Systems and CoW Systems

?             Comprehensive understanding of the principles of energy isolation

?             Comprehensive understand of risk assessment

?             Extensive experience in coaching and mentoring in a multi-national, oil & gas environment

?             Experience in preparing and delivering CoW Training Sessions

?             Good interpersonal skills and behaviours (Safety, Respect, Courage, Excellence, One Team)

?             Experience in conducting and assessing CoW Audits

?             Effective influencing, communication and engagement skills across a diverse functional organisation.

?             Self-motivated.