Health Safety Environment Supervisor · On-site
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Health Safety Environment Supervisor · On-site
HSE Supervisor (Freelance) – Oil & Gas Project
Location: Germany
Contract Type: Freelance / Contract
Duration: 12 Months
Industry: Oil & Gas
Language Requirement: Fluent German and English
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced HSE Supervisor to join a major Oil & Gas EPC project in Germany on a 12-month freelance contract. The successful candidate will act as the Client's HSE representative, overseeing EPC contractor activities and ensuring compliance with project HSE requirements, German regulations, and industry best practices.
A key aspect of this role is liaising with local German authorities and regulatory bodies, making fluent German language skills essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and monitor EPC contractor HSE performance on site.
- Ensure compliance with German health, safety, and environmental legislation.
- Verify contractor compliance with project HSE plans, procedures, and permit requirements.
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety observations.
- Participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and incident investigations.
- Review risk assessments, method statements, and permit-to-work documentation.
- Identify HSE risks and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
- Interface with local authorities, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders as required.
- Prepare HSE reports, inspection records, and performance metrics for the project management team.
- Promote a strong safety culture throughout the project.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' HSE supervision experience within the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Energy, or EPC construction sectors.
- Strong knowledge of German HSE legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Experience overseeing EPC contractors on major industrial projects.
- Fluent German (spoken and written) is mandatory.
- Good command of English.
- Relevant HSE qualification (NEBOSH, IOSH, Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit, or equivalent).
- Experience with permit-to-work systems, risk assessments, and contractor management.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
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