Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisor – Syncrude

MML, a Mikisew Group company, is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of HSE Advisorto join our organization.

We are looking for adynamic, pro-active and passionate safety professionalto provide safety leadership and field support for our Site Operations as part of our onsite HSE Team.

Purpose & Key Accountabilities

Working in a collaborative team, you will be responsible for the completion of a combination of daily administrative and field processes for our onsite HSE Department. The position will be based at Suncor Base plant Oilsands site, located within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, and will support our Long-Term Maintenance activities. This is a fast-paced, results-driven role in a dynamic and exciting industry.

General Responsibilities and Duties include (but not limited to) the following:

Reporting to the HSE Manager, support the onsite Operations Group and HSE Team in implementing, maintaining, and executing the Mikisew Group Safety Management Program
Working closely with leadership, project teams, and contractors to ensure a safe and healthy working environment.
Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify potential hazards, non-compliance, and areas for improvement.
Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses and corrective actions to prevent recurrence and ensure continuous improvement.
Provide HSE training, coaching and guidance to site personnel, promoting a strong safety culture and fostering employee engagement.
Monitor HSE performance metrics and trends, reporting results to site and corporate leadership.
Assist in the management of emergency response planning and preparedness for the site, ensuring effective coordination and communication during emergencies.
Support environmental management and sustainability initiatives, including waste management, emissions reductions, and resource conservation.
Stay current with applicable HSE regulations, industry standards, and best practices, applying this knowledge to continually improve site HSE performance.

Qualifications, Education & Experience

Minimum of 5 years of experience in HSE roles within the oil/gas, Oilsands or large-scale mining/construction related industries.
Demonstrated knowledge of regional, provincial, and Canadian HSE regulations, codes, and/or standards.
Strong understanding of oilsands operations and the associated HSE activities supporting skilled trades in those operations
Professional certifications such as CRSP, CSP, or CIH are considered an asset.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to manage and prioritize competing responsibilities and tasks.
Clear and precise verbal and written English communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook) and various HSE Management Systems (SaaS) and audit processes.
Ability to demonstrate personal commitment and positive attitude to the safety team.
High degree of accuracy, attention to detail.
High degree of knowledge of the following:
Alberta OH&S Act Regulation and Code
Energy Safety Canada Standards (I.e., Confined Space, Fall Protection etc.)
Incident investigation methods and techniques
Human & Organizational Performance (HOP)

Mandatory Requirements

National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) certification at minimum. OH&S certificate or diploma are also accepted however candidates must have ACSA auditor status.
Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license with satisfactory Driver’s Abstract (less than 6 demerits)
Must be eligible to work on all Mikisew Group Industrial Client sites (no history of Site Access being denied by a client).
Dependent upon the issue date, must possess a valid ESC Common Safety Orientation certification.
Standard First Aid and Level "C" CPR
Successfully complete Site Pre- access Alcohol and Drug (PAAD) testing

Location of work and schedule

The position follows an Hours of Work Averaging Agreement work schedule that consist of12-hours/day on a 7 day on/7 days off rotationlocated on theSyncrude Oil Sands site. Schedule and/or hours of work are subject to change based upon Company and Client requirements.

About Mikisew Group

Since 1991, Mikisew Group has been a leading Oilsands partner specializing in site services, maintenance, logistics and construction. We foster the responsible development of our land’s resources while powering sustainable economic progress in our communities and beyond.Mikisew Group has been recognized for overall business performance and sustained growth with the prestigious Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation. The 2022 Best Managed program award winners are among the best in class of Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues more than $25 million, demonstrating leadership in the areas of strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and financials to achieve sustainable growth

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