HSE / H2S Safety Advisor (Local Staff)

About the role

Bureau Veritas is looking for an HSE / H2S Safety Advisor to support the safe execution of oil and gas construction, commissioning and start-up activities. The role focuses on identifying and controlling H2S risks, strengthening site safety performance and verifying emergency preparedness for personnel working around sour-gas facilities. The position is based on a project site in Uzbekistan, with the specific site location to be confirmed.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HSE advice and oversight to construction, commissioning and project teams on site.
• Assess H2S exposure hazards and verify gas monitoring, restricted-area controls and safe work procedures.
• Check the availability, inspection readiness and proper use of SCBA and other required emergency equipment.
• Coordinate H2S awareness sessions, emergency drills, toolbox talks and contractor HSE briefings.
• Review permit-to-work, isolation, confined-space and high-risk activities for compliance with site controls.
• Conduct site inspections, monitor corrective actions and support incident investigations and lessons learned.
• Maintain HSE reports, training and inspection records and escalate critical safety risks to management.

Required profile

• At least 10 years of HSE experience in the oil and gas industry.
• At least 3 years of relevant HSE experience on H2S facilities.
• NEBOSH IGC, NEBOSH International Diploma (IDip) or equivalent qualification.
• H2S instructor qualification is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of H2S hazard controls, emergency procedures and respiratory protection.
• Experience supporting site inspections, incident investigations, risk assessments and permit-to-work processes.
• Strong communication, contractor coordination, record-keeping and proactive intervention skills.