Job Purpose 

The Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Compliance Advisor role is responsible for the execution of Weatherford’s global hazmat strategy, with the objective of preventing and mitigating risks to safety, health and the environment within their facility of responsibility. The Facility Hazmat Officer also supports, advises, and monitors the implementation and compliance to the global standards, Radiation, Explosive, and Primary Lithium Battery Protection Programs. This role is responsible for reviewing local procedures and work instructions to ensure they promote practices that include the safe usage of radioactive material in accordance with the philosophy of keeping exposure of employees and members of the public as low as reasonably achievable. The Facility Hazmat Officer advises on security control measures applicable to aspects of the hazmat protection program (handling, storage and transportation). Acts as the facility custodian of regulatory required

 

Responsibilities 

Maintains safety and service quality as first priorities when working across all areas of the business. Where required in the case of non-conformance, exercises ‘Stop Work Authority’ to suspend operations involving radioactive materials, lithium batteries and explosives.  Maintains the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring that all activities are carried out ethically and in compliance with company policies, relevant laws, regulations, standards and industry practices  Supports the Legal, Facilities, Compliance and Assurance departments as required  Ensure compliance with any additional trade compliance laws for specific radioactive material or device that has dual use purposes (ex. Pulsed Neutron Generator).

Skills 

Able to communicate at senior manager level  Good computer skills  The physical ability to immediately respond to emergency situations. 

PREFFERED 

Proven ability to communicate with government authorities • Leadership skills and the ability to influence across country product lines.

 

Qualifications 

Meet local regulatory training requirements.  Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, in English.  3 years’ work experience in an oil and gas industry.  University degree 3+years as Health and Safety Coordinator or Business Unit RSO, BSO or ESO. 

 

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