Location
Kirkuk, Northern Iraq (28/28 rotation with back to back)

Hours
Full Time - Rotational shift pattern (28 days on, 28 days off)

Salary
Competitive salary package commensurate with experience

About the Role
bp has entered into an agreement with the Government of Iraq to invest in major oil fields in the Kirkuk province, including Baba and Avanah domes and adjacent fields Bai Hassan, Jambur, and Khabbaz. This role supports the new integrated operating entity formed by bp, North Oil Company (NOC), and North Gas Company (NGC) to manage operations in Kirkuk.

The Operations HSE Advisor will report directly to the KPOD HSE Manager and work closely with the Operations Department to ensure health, safety, and environmental standards are upheld. The role involves monitoring and coaching personnel on HSE matters, leading the implementation and continuous improvement of the KPOD HSE management system, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards.

Responsibilities include providing authoritative HSE advice, leading incident investigations, managing safety observation systems, supporting process safety, developing contractor HSE requirements, and coaching local HSE personnel. The role requires flexibility and willingness to travel to Iraq, with potential for rotational deployment.

Due to the security and medical infrastructure limitations in Northern Iraq, stringent medical and fitness requirements apply, including specific health screenings and BMI restrictions. US citizens are not permitted to travel to Iraq for this role.

bp offers an inclusive culture, excellent work-life balance, learning and development opportunities, and comprehensive employee benefits. This role is a hybrid of office and remote working with up to 10% travel expected.

Experience
- Proven experience in a variety of HSE roles demonstrating progression in operational environments
- Strong track record in advising and analysing HSE performance delivery
- Experience building and implementing HSE management systems
- Demonstrated leadership, coaching, mentoring, and team-building skills
- Experience working in multicultural environments and challenging operational settings is advantageous
- Previous field safety role and Middle East or NOJV experience desirable

About You
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to influence at all levels
- Effective presentation and persuasion skills
- Ability to lead and develop multi-disciplinary teams
- Flexible and willing to travel to Iraq with understanding of security and medical requirements
- Committed to continuous improvement and sharing learning within teams

Qualifications
- BSc in Engineering, Science, or HSE-related degree preferred
- Professional membership required: CSP preferred; OHST or ASP required; IOSH Graduate member required (Chartered member preferred)
- Knowledge of HSE policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and best practices
- Ability to lead incident investigations and root cause analysis
- Familiarity with process safety management and risk control methodologies