Position Title: Deck Yard HSE Supervisor
Location: RM Yard Ravenna (Italy)
Reporting to: PMS HAS Manager / Construction Manager
Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com.
The Deck Yard HSE Supervisor is responsible for monitoring, supervising, and ensuring that all Health, Safety, and Environmental practices during deck fabrication, outfitting, and assembly in the yard are carried out in compliance with project HSE requirements, regulatory standards, and international best practices. From a PMS perspective, the role is to oversee and challenge the EPC/EPIC Contractors HSE performance, ensuring safe execution of works, prevention of incidents, and protection of personnel, assets, and the environment.
General Description of Role and Responsibilities [But not limited to]:
HSE Supervision & Compliance
* Supervise and monitor all HSE aspects of yard fabrication, welding, lifting, painting, blasting, and outfitting works.
* Verify EPC/EPIC Contractors implementation of approved HSE Plan, Method Statements, Job Safety Analyses (JSA), and Permit-to-Work (PTW) system.
* Ensure compliance with project HSE standards, local regulations, and international requirements (OSHA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, API RP 75, etc.).
* Monitor implementation of hazard controls, PPE compliance, confined space entry, hot work, and working at height procedures.
* Conduct regular site inspections and safety tours to identify unsafe acts/conditions and ensure corrective actions are taken.
Incident Prevention & Emergency Preparedness
* Ensure EPC/EPIC contractor carries out proper toolbox talks, safety inductions, and task-specific risk assessments.
* Participate in HSE risk reviews (HAZID, HAZOP, SIMOPS) related to deck fabrication and load-out activities.
* Oversee emergency preparedness drills in the yard (fire, evacuation, man overboard, etc.).
* Monitor lifting operations, load testing, and heavy transport activities to ensure safe execution.
Reporting & Documentation
* Ensure proper reporting and investigation of incidents, near misses, and unsafe observations.
* Review and verify contractors HSE records (induction logs, inspection reports, incident reports, waste management records, etc.).
* Prepare daily/weekly HSE surveillance reports and submit to PMS HSE Manager.
* Track and follow up on closure of HSE non-conformances, audit findings, and corrective actions.
Coordination & Interface
* Act as PMS focal point for HSE supervision at the yard.
* Coordinate with EPC/EPIC Contractor HSE team, yard management, and subcontractors to resolve safety issues.
* Interface with COMPANY HSE representatives and regulatory authorities during inspections or audits.
* Support readiness for pre-load-out HSE audits and final acceptance by client.
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
* Bachelors degree in Engineering, Safety, or Environmental Science (or equivalent qualification).
* Minimum 8 years HSE experience in oil & gas fabrication yards, offshore projects, or heavy industrial construction.
* Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of offshore experience in total, with at least the last 35 years spent on offshore projects.
* Recognized HSE certifications (NEBOSH IGC/OSHE, OSHA 30-hour, ISO 45001 Auditor, etc.) required.
* Strong knowledge of international HSE regulations and best practices.
* Experience in fabrication yards, heavy lifting, welding, painting/blasting, and load-out operations.
* Familiar with incident investigation techniques (e.g., TapRoot, RCA).