About this role
Job Title
Well Operations HSE Advisor
Work Schedule
Equal Rotation
Department
HSE
Work Location
HKN Hamrin Block, Salahaldin, Republic of Iraq – any of HKN's site
Reports to
HSE Manager
Start Date
To be confirmed
Subordinates
N/A
Application Deadline
September 12, 2026
Contract Type
Open Contract
Other details
Three months' probation
About Us:
HKN Hamrin Ltd. is a privately held, independent oil and gas company operating in the Republic of Iraq. The Hamrin Block is comprised of 535 km2 and contains one producing field. The Hamrin field produces oil primarily from the Tertiary (Miocene) reservoirs — the Jeribe and Euphrates formations — with the Dhiban formation as a secondary reservoir.
At HKN, our strength lies in our highly experienced, diverse team, whose professionals bring insights from working across 80+ countries. We are committed to building a culture deeply rooted in our Core Values, which include Integrity, Respect, Commitment, Excellence, and Teamwork.
Position Summary
The Well Operations HSE Advisor reports to the HSE Manager & Delegate. The position is filled by personnel working B2B. The position will provide essential HSE advice, guidance, support and supervision of tasks and activities on all HKN Well Operations activities. The position ensures HKN and Contractor personnel on their location carry out their duties as per HKN standards and expectations.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
• Monitor compliance to HKN and Rig Contractor HSE policies, procedures, and standards.
• Supervise contractor HSE personnel.
• Support the delivery of safety meetings for HKN and contractor personnel.
• Support and coordinate Emergency Response Exercises and Drills.
• Respond to all incidents providing support to the Drilling Supervisor.
• Monitor application of the Permit to Work System and have input during all toolbox talks and pre-job safety meetings.
• Work and behave in a safe manner.
• Proactively seek and pursue opportunities for continual improvement.
• Lead by example with positive attitude.
• Ability to consult with all levels of the workforce, including management.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports in English.
• Ability to address issues observed and facilitate resolutions.
• Ability to train Drilling and Well services personnel in occupational HSE training topics.
• Provide assurance that the HSE aspects of Drilling & Well Services operations are managed in line with HKN HSE expectations and Standards.
• Provide Training and Coaching to the Rig Contractors HSE advisors, rig crews and service companies.
• Represent HKN in incident investigations at site.
• Supervise/observe all non-routine or high-risk tasks including lifting operations.
• Liaise with HKN Operations team to ensure coordination of SIMOPS procedures.
• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, risk assessments and pre-job safety analyses.
• Represent HKN Energy Ltd. on their location as HSE representative.
• Promote compliance to HKN Incident Free Lifesaving Operating Rules
• Assist HKN Paramedic in health and hygiene audits and follow-up on tracking deficiencies.
• Encourage the use of safe working practices on and around the Rig site.
• Be responsible for producing the following documents and reports:
• Daily HSE report including summary of statistics.
• Reporting all HSE incidents to HKN and recording all incidents in the incident recording system
• Writing and distributing Flash Incident reports within 1 hour of an incident event
• Writing detailed Incident reports
• Ensure that all drills are conducted regularly and efficiently and generate drill reports.
• Conduct HSE inspections/audits of work sites, equipment, and vehicles. Produce report on findings.
Minimum Qualifications
• Competent with basic professional computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• NEBOSH Certificate Essential.
• Certification in Incident Investigation and Root Cause analysis preferred.
• Formal qualifications in Rigging, Lifting & Slinging are preferred.
• HSE/Industry relevant work experience of typically 7-10 years.
• Rig Based HSE Drilling, Well Services & Testing experience- minimum 5 years.