Area Safety Advisor

Immingham, GB, DN40 3LW

Positioned at the heart of the Prax Group’s integrated vision, Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery is critical UK infrastructure, providing the fuels needed to keep the country moving. Headquartered in London, the Prax Group is a British multinational, independent global energy conglomerate dealing in crude oil, petroleum products and biofuels and is the only British refiner remaining in the UK energy market.

Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery located in North Lincolnshire is a key asset for the Prax Group and is a world-class supplier of quality fuels. Constructed in 1968, it has the capacity to process up to 5.4 million tonnes of crude oil per year (up to 113,000 barrels a day) and currently employs around 450 staff in addition to a similar complement of contract personnel. The refinery extends over 500 acres and incorporates some of the most advanced refining and conversion processes in Europe, supplying products by road, rail, sea and pipeline.

To meet future demands, Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery is developing a next generation refinery with an unwavering commitment to decarbonise and reduce our CO2 released into atmosphere, as the site transitions to become a leading, low carbon refinery. We are investing heavily for the long-term and are actively looking for new talent that can support our journey.

The Refinery is seeking an Area Safety Advisor to join one of our Business Teams. This role involves offering expert Health and Safety advice, support, and guidance on PRAX Company Safety Rules and UK HSE Legislation to the designated business team, Project Engineers, and refinery-wide operations. Responsibilities include conducting Safety Performance Monitoring for the specific area, carrying out Occupational Safety Critical Task Audits across the Refinery, and providing coverage for the Technical Authority Health, Safety, and Security role when required. This role is crucial in ensuring safety standards are upheld and continuously improved across the refinery.

Key responsibilities include:

Safety Monitoring & Audits: Conduct Safety Performance Monitoring for business team and refinery-wide Occupational Safety Critical Task Audits in line with the annual Refinery Audit Programme.
Incident/Accident Investigation: Review and investigate incidents/accidents within the business team, identifying risk-proportionate corrective measures. When nominated, act as Lead Investigator for Personal Injury Accidents and serious High Potential (HiPo) incidents.
Workplace Inspections: Perform regular Workplace inspections within area of responsibility to support the Business Team.
Safety Committees & Initiatives: Coordinate monthly Business Team Safety Committee meetings and ensure KPIs and safety initiatives are addressed.
Contractor Safety Management: Coordinates the review of the Contractor Organisations Safety Performance for approval and during the execution of the services provided, liaise with contract providers for their area ensuring compliance to best practice.
Safety Planning: Prepare and implement safety plans, monitor compliance for any project work/ CDM Regulations.
Guidance & Compliance: Provide COSHH and industrial hygiene guidance, monitor compliance with Ionising Radiation Regulations, and review with Operations, Engineering, and Inspection teams.
Safety Campaigns: Contribute to refinery safety initiatives, campaigns, and REX (Risk Experience Exchange).
Team Collaboration: Work closely with the HS&E department to support the site to achieve safety objectives, whilst balancing environmental, quality, and financial objectives.
Meeting Attendance & Compliance: Attend refinery meetings to ensure the achievement of annual health and safety targets, maintaining compliance with PRAX Safety Rules and UK legislation.

Qualifications/Experience Required

NEBOSH Diploma with a minimum of 2 years of industrial safety experience, or a NEBOSH General Certificate with at least 5 years of experience in COMAH Top Tier industrial safety applications.
Communication and Report Writing: Strong communication skills with the ability to write clear and concise reports.
Supervisory Experience: Previous experience in a supervisory role.
Refinery Process Knowledge: A solid understanding of refinery process systems, ideally to operator level.
Computer Literacy: Proficient in using computers, including strong presentation skills for conveying safety information clearly and effectively.

A comprehensive remuneration package is offered for this position which includes a competitive salary and attractive employee benefits such as company pension, private healthcare, performance bonus.

External applicants can apply by clicking on the link below:

https://careers.prax.com/job-invite/3261/