HSE Coordinator - Offshore Oil & Gas Project

About the job HSE Coordinator - Offshore Oil & Gas Project

Position Title: HSE Coordinator

Location: KL Office Milan (Italy)

Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com.

The HSE Coordinator is responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment by implementing COMPANY HSE policies, monitoring compliance with industry standards, coordinating safety programs, and ensuring that all personnel operate in accordance with regulatory and project-specific safety requirements, tasks required.

General Description of Role and Responsibilities [but not limited to]:

HSE Program Implementation

• Implement and maintain HSE plans, procedures, and programs on the project/site.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure HSE policies are effectively communicated and enforced.
• Facilitate onboarding and HSE induction of new personnel and contractors.
• Monitoring & Inspection
• Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments at work sites.
• Monitor critical activities (hot work, confined space entry, working at height, lifting) to ensure compliance.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and safety equipment across the site.

Incident Management

• Investigate incidents, near-misses, and unsafe conditions; prepare reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain incident and accident records in compliance with corporate and legal requirements.
• Follow up on root cause analyses and ensure lessons learned are communicated and implemented.

Training & Communication

• Coordinate HSE training programs (e.g., fire safety, first aid, emergency response, permit-to-work).
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety meetings, and emergency drills.
• Promote a strong safety culture through ongoing awareness campaigns.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local/national safety regulations and international standards (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001, API, OHSAS).
• Interface with regulatory authorities during audits, inspections, or site visits.
• Maintain all safety documentation, permit, and risk registers up to date.

Reporting

• Compile daily, weekly, and monthly HSE reports for internal and client reporting.
• Track KPIs such as LTI, TRIR, and manhours worked without incident.
• Maintain safety statistics and analyze trends for continuous improvement.

Skills & Competencies required

• Deep knowledge of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques.
• Familiarity with hazardous area classifications, lifting operations, work permits, and emergency response plans.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to interpret HSE laws, codes, and industry practices.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) in Engineering from an accredited university
• Work experience of eight (8) years in the sought discipline after earning the BSc degree
• Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of offshore experience in total, with at least the last 3–5 years spent on offshore projects.
• Excellent spoken and written English including proven ability to write specifications and reports.