Entity:
Production & Operations
Job Family Group:
HSSE Group
Job Description:
Industrial Hygienist (Generic) Health Hub Profile
Role Synopsis:
Industrial Hygienists are health protection professionals with a Level 6 (e.g. BSc, BOHS CertOH, OHTA CertOH) qualification in industrial (or occupational) hygiene. Their role is to work closely with the health hub lead in defining the hub industrial hygiene plan, aligned with bps health strategy and local business priorities, and lead the hub industrial hygiene team in the delivery of Industrial Hygiene programmes.
The role is responsible for establishing, implementing and maintaining IH processes, procedures, and plans to provide sound technical advice and support to all business/entities and functions to deliver safe, reliable, and compliant operations.
The role also maintains relevant IH and regulatory compliance management systems and leads the integration of IH processes in health hub businesses to deliver the IH requirements and expectations.
Key Accountabilities:
Holds the following accountabilities in support of all businesses within the role scope health hub;
* Works closely with the health hub lead and other key stakeholders in the hub businesses to develop and implement IH programmes, standards and practices, aligned with bps health strategy and hub business risk-based priorities.
* Provides leadership and oversight on all industrial hygiene related matters.
* Leads in assessment of work-related health risks, associated with chemical, physical, biological and ergonomic hazards and advises line management on suitable risk prevention or control measures and ongoing risk management strategy.
* Works closely with the health hub lead on sustained implementation of Health Risk Assessment (HRA), Health Impact Assessment (HIA) and Health Surveillance informed by exposure monitoring programmes.
* Leads the development and implementation of the hub exposure assessment plan.
* Leads on IH compliance and conformance verification and audit activities at site, business or hub level as appropriate.
* Leads on the sustained implementation of bps industrial hygiene digital tools for IH hazard & risk management and exposure monitoring data.
* Utilizes data to track and monitor performance against IH plan objectives and key results, IH compliance and OMS conformance, 3rd party KPIs and uses data to drive continuous programme improvement.
* Provides functional mentoring and coaching of the health hub Industrial Hygiene teams.
* Informs IH resource needs to deliver health hub IH plans and supports and promotes the technical development of IH resources in the health hub.
* Engages with regional government representatives, regulators, external bodies and NGOs in IH advocacy.
* Integrates any necessary Industrial Hygiene practice into Site/Business/Segment level Operating Management System
* Develops intervention strategies based on IH performance trends and new or emerging risks.
* Acts at the informed buyer for third party IH contracts services and oversees service delivery.
* Coordinates integration of Industrial Hygiene services into site/business emergency response and crisis management plans. Develops and tests IH-related scenarios within the site/business emergency drills and exercises.
* Provides appropriate professional response to health-related incidents and support and advice on health-related incident investigations.
* Maintains appropriate and accurate IH records within ethical boundaries and in line with regulatory and bp requirements.
* Understands business performance and financial metrics. Interprets IH risk prioritization and applies rational and balanced needs against budgetary demands. Utilizes health-based performance metrics to demonstrate positive medium to long-term financial outcomes from IH programmes.
* Works with Contractor Management to coordinate and integrate the respective IH needs and practices between all stakeholders.
Essential Education:
* Health protection professional with a Level 6 qualification (e.g. BSc, BOHS CertOH, OHTA CertOH) in industrial (or occupational) hygiene.
* Strong professional experience working in the field of Industrial Hygiene preferably in oil and gas and related industry.
* Membership of a technical or professional body that has confirmed that individual has reached a level of operational capability within a technical or professional field (usually but not necessarily obtained through examinations) or Formal certification.
Essential Experience and Job Requirements:
Sound experience in effective delivery of industrial hygiene programmes and directing businesses in good practice health management. Experience in managing health, safety, welfare regulations; employment and civil law as they apply to the workplace and country in which they work. Possesses thorough knowledge of bp operations and industry standards, processes and priorities relating to Industrial Hygiene management in the work context.
Desirable criteria
Provides clear direction and business objectives using professional and business judgement, soliciting input from stakeholders. Excellent communication skills across multi disciplines and multiple levels within the organization. Maintains sound relationships with immediate colleagues, wider bp and external networks, recognizing peoples abilities and encouraging teamwork through the feedback cycle. Maintains a proactive approach to Industrial Hygiene management and keeping updated with current knowledge on new and emerging health risks. Ability to make decisions based on technical skills and professional judgement in complex situations. Thorough understanding of structure and operations of bp and how they inter-relate, recognizing cultural differences.
Travel Requirement
Negligible travel should be expected with this role
Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation
Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
Skills:
Agility core practices, Agility core practices, Barriers and Bowties Management, Coaching, Communication, Continuous Learning, Cost-conscious decision-making, Exposure Risk Management, Hazard Identification, HSSE auditing and self-verification, Human Performance, Influencing, Low carbon process safety hazards, Major accident risk, OMS and bp requirements, Personal Safety, Process safety culture, Process safety hazard recognition, Process Safety Management, Risk Assessment and Response, Risk-Based Decision Making, risk communication, Risk Identification, Risk Management, Risk Management Process {+ 2 more}
Legal Disclaimer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status.Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bps recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process,pleasecontact us.
If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
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