Posted By Simo 79 Good afternoon, i know that this question comes up frequently so i apologise, I am looking to make a move into offshore HSE and am hoping there may be someone in here who could help. Currently i work as a SHE manager within a manufacturing environment, this includes a chemical process plant. I have previous experience in gas pipeline laying safety and a forces background, mechanical engineer. quals are NEBOSH general Cet, NEBOSH DIP underway, unit a complete, BSI auditors course plus various other, knowledge of HAZOP, HAZID, FTA and risk management, plus normal HSE role experience. If anyone wished to contact me directly please use simonholmes1979@hotmail.com In hope thanks Simon

Posted By Simo 79 Thanks for the response both on and off line. I am undertaking the medical and survival course the second week of March to try and give it all a kick start. I will be greatly interested in any other comments or interest from potential employers should i be so lucky Thanks again, Simon

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Posted By Simo 79 Thanks SAFE T I know the feeling, it does seem to be a very tight ship and i don't know anyone in the game. I have decided to contract work for the foreseeable and hopefully the first few months are now covered on a land project. time will tell. It does seem like getting that first safety role all over again getting into offshore installation safety!! Good luck Simon

Posted By Ross Stirton Employers are unwilling to take a gamble on anyone who hasn't previously worked in the industry and who understands the environment, equipment, processes, legislative regime, and ways of working. There is normally only one HSE Advisor (unless it's a big construction job), so no on-the-job familiarisation opportunities. They expect the candidate to be able to cope with whatever occurs from Day 1, Hour 1,and you may be called on to provide guidance on anything from helicopter operations, diving operations, high-voltage generation, drilling activities, hot work in Zone 2 areas, marine vessel offloading/cargo handling, overside working, abseiling, fire team training/emergency response exercises, laboratory issues, occupational hygiene monitoring, pipeline pigging, environmental monitoring, confined space entry, radiation, high noise/vibration environments, hazardous material handling/disposal, food safety/potable water sampling, etc., etc, - and usually the biggest problems occur at 2am on a Saturday night when you are in your deepest slumber and there is no-one to support you on the beach. I don't mean to sound negative or condescending, but you really need to get experience (in any capacity) before you'll be considered for an HSE position in the UK/Norway(especially for an offshore role). If it's in a hostile environment (Nigeria/Angola, etc.), you may get a better opportunity to step up into an HSE role.... Regards, S R Stirton

Posted By george macdonald Hi Simon I have 22 years exp in offshore telecomms and would have to say that HSE jobs are probably the most sought after and usually go to people with other experience offshore who have acquired a NEBOSH as an addon. I would suggest you look for work on the engineering side using any technical skills you have then try a sideways move. Also in my experience most of the online agencies are not particularly fruitfull as they tend to be sending out a lot of unsolicited cv's. I would suggest you get a subscription for The Press and Journal first then try the following 2 agencies Rigblast and Salamis. Petrofac training can also be a reasonable source, if you want to send me a copy of your cv or a brief outline and a contact number I will see if I can pass it on. Regards mob 07504545225

Posted By John Allen Simon, Please contact me at johnha_uk@yahoo.co.uk Regards John

Posted By William Rigblast is now known as RBG Ltd and Salamis is now BIS Salamis and are not agency's, but service company's who deal with scaffolding, painting, rigging, abseiling, HP water jetting, but not really plating, pipefitting or mechanical/instruments. Would not bother with the P&J subscription just go to their website, http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk this will have a link to their jobs section and the jobs in the paper will be on here.

Posted By george macdonald William No real advice then! Just enjoy being pedantic! first point is I am sure Simon would have worked out that a monthly subscription wasn't required as clearly like most people he is already using the internet for job searching,I didnt think it was an exercise in English grammar. Secondly it's many years since I contacted an agency or provider so excuse me if I was unaware of name changes. Lastly what is your work history tosser?