Kevin Thom
Nerja,SS
Summary
I am an accomplished Health and Safety Specialist with 20 years of offshore oil and gas experience in various installation and construction environments across the U.K., Australia, Brazil, USA, West Africa and the Middle East. I am skilled in developing and implementing HSE policies, procedures, and management systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Proficient in conducting risk assessments, identifying hazards, and implementing effective control measures to minimize risks and improve overall safety performance. Strong knowledge of safety regulations, environmental management systems, and quality management systems. I have excellent leadership and communication skills, able to effectively train and educate employees on HSE practices and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Dedicated to achieving operational excellence while ensuring the well- being of employees and the protection of the environment. I have a keen eye for detail and quickly assess and evaluate situations with the aptitude to anticipate and deal with problems effectively and productively. Overall, my goals are to contribute to my employer’s success through my determination to succeed in my working environment. Flexible for Relocation.
Professional advisor with strong focus on achieving results and fostering team collaboration. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and client relationship management. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic environments. Prepared to deliver impactful solutions and drive success in any advisory role.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HSE Advisor - Offshore
RMI – Ocean Researcher - Seismic Survey Vessel
05.2025 - 09.2025
- This position shall ensure that identified health, safety, and environment requirements are implemented by all appropriate personnel, including contractors, in all work areas. The position shall also ensure that HSE processes are adhered to in accordance with Company policies, standards and processes; industry best practices and standards; and in compliance with regulatory requirements for health, safety, and environment.
- Led team in implementing operational improvements that enhanced survey efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams for project execution, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and timelines.
- Developed training programs for new staff on equipment operation and safety protocols, fostering a culture of safety awareness.
QHSE Advisor – Offshore
Ocean Installer – Girassol FPSO 10-year life extension – Normand Vision
03.2025 - 04.2025
- The offshore Quality, Health, Safety, Environmental (QHSE) advisor is responsible for ensuring marine and project activities are undertaken in accordance with the company’s standards and procedures and ensure compliance with regulatory HSE requirements. When embarked as the Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will work with and advise the vessel Offshore Management Team (OMT) on all aspects of HSE and will contribute to the development of HSE policies and practices as well as delivering HSE excellence and continual improvement for the company.
Offshore HSE Advisor - LWIV Campaign – North Sea Giant
Ocean Installer
01.2025 - 02.2025
- The offshore Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE) advisor is responsible for ensuring marine and project activities are undertaken in accordance with the company’s standards and procedures and ensure compliance with regulatory HSE requirements. When embarked as the Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will work with and advise the vessel Offshore Management Team (OMT) on all aspects of HSE and will contribute to the development of HSE policies and practices as well as delivering HSE excellence and continual improvement for the company.
- Led cross-functional teams to improve project delivery timelines and operational efficiency.
- Conducted risk assessments, developing mitigation strategies to minimize potential impacts on projects.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends and regulations, ensuring accurate advice was provided to clients at all times.
- Developed long-lasting relationships with clients to ensure consistent retention and loyalty.
Offshore HSE Advisor – Equinor Subsea construction activities – Olympic Delta OSC
TechnipFMC UK LTD
10.2024 - 11.2025
- The offshore Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE) advisor is responsible for ensuring marine and project activities are undertaken in accordance with the company’s standards and procedures and ensure compliance with regulatory HSE requirements. When embarked as the Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will work with and advise the vessel Offshore Management Team (OMT) on all aspects of HSE and will contribute to the development of HSE policies and practices as well as delivering HSE excellence and continual improvement for the company
- Main accountabilities:
- Provide support, advice and guidance to marine and project activities and ensure they are undertaken in accordance with the company’s standards and procedures.
- Interact with both the marine and construction crews directly at the worksite, developing the HSE culture at every opportunity during operations.
- Interact and communicate with oncoming BU and One Fleet project teams to gain an understanding of their work scopes and risk profile.
- Provide support, coaching and HSE guidance to all offshore personnel to ensure that all regulatory and TechnipFMC HSE standards and requirements are clearly understood and complied with.
- Remain aware of the relevant HSE legislation and company procedures relevant to their operations.
- Establish a highly visible worksite HSE presence and proactively monitor for substandard conditions and behaviours through worksite visits, audits and inspections.
- Coach workforce in risk management such as toolbox talks, risk assessments, interventions, hazard identification, MOC etc.
- Facilitate effective two-way communication with the workforce on HSE issues.
- Assist the vessel and project offshore management teams in ensuring that all accidents / incidents are correctly identified, reported, investigated and robust root cause analysis is carried out and corrective and preventative controls are identified, implemented and reviewed for effectiveness.
- Compile and analyse vessel safety statistics to identify trends and help improve HSE performance and the vessel safety culture, including Intelex case entry, HSE leading indicator spreadsheet, work hour inputs and PowerBi analysis.
- Conduct local vessel HSE related training as required under guidance from the HSE and training departments.
- Provide ongoing Intelex training to all OMT and supervisors
Offshore HSE Advisor – Talbot & Affleck Subsea Pipeline Trenching & Backfill – Normand Tort TSV
TechnipFMC UK LTD
06.2024 - 09.2024
- The offshore Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE) advisor is responsible for ensuring marine and project activities are undertaken in accordance with the company’s standards and procedures and ensure compliance with regulatory HSE requirements. When embarked as the Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will work with and advise the vessel Offshore Management Team (OMT) on all aspects of HSE and will contribute to the development of HSE policies and practices as well as delivering HSE excellence and continual improvement for the company
- Main accountabilities:
- Provide support, advice and guidance to marine and project activities and ensure they are undertaken in accordance with the company’s standards and procedures.
- Interact with both the marine and construction crews directly at the worksite, developing the HSE culture at every opportunity during operations.
- Interact and communicate with oncoming BU and One Fleet project teams to gain an understanding of their work scopes and risk profile.
- Provide support, coaching and HSE guidance to all offshore personnel to ensure that all regulatory and TechnipFMC HSE standards and requirements are clearly understood and complied with.
- Remain aware of the relevant HSE legislation and company procedures relevant to their operations.
- Establish a highly visible worksite HSE presence and proactively monitor for substandard conditions and behaviours through worksite visits, audits and inspections.
- Coach workforce in risk management such as toolbox talks, risk assessments, interventions, hazard identification, MOC etc.
- Facilitate effective two-way communication with the workforce on HSE issues.
- Assist the vessel and project offshore management teams in ensuring that all accidents / incidents are correctly identified, reported, investigated and robust root cause analysis is carried out and corrective and preventative controls are identified, implemented and reviewed for effectiveness.
- Compile and analyse vessel safety statistics to identify trends and help improve HSE performance and the vessel safety culture, including Intelex case entry, HSE leading indicator spreadsheet, work hour inputs and PowerBi analysis.
- Conduct local vessel HSE related training as required under guidance from the HSE and training departments.
- Provide ongoing Intelex training to all OMT and supervisors
Drilling HSE Advisor- Ocean Great White – Kishorn Port Project
Diamond Offshore Drilling UK LTD
01.2023 - 10.2024
- To provide all necessary support and services to the MODU in accordance with the Company’s Health, Safety and Environmental objectives as outlined in the Safety Management System and quality objectives in the quality Management System.
- To be fully conversant with the Company Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures, and comply with them at all times.
- Provide supervisors, management and employees with such information, documentation and advice relating to relevant statutory legislation, applicable codes of practice and Company policies, in order to ensure they are capable of fulfilling the Health, Safety and Environmentally related requirements of their assigned position.
- To provide advice, guidance and support to rig management and employees in managing Health, Safety and Environmental objectives on the Installation.
- To develop an awareness of the variety of tasks and their related safety procedures to be followed, providing advice and assistance to Management, Supervisors and others who may require such information to fulfill their specific job descriptions safely.
- Monitor and verify that the rig specific annual Safety and Environmental plans are implemented and report progress to their immediate supervisor and Rig Management.
- Conduct and report on inspections and audits to the OIM. Assist in implementing corrective actions arising from such inspections and audits.
- Report to immediate supervisors and rig management any areas where full compliance is not being observed.
- To assist in implementation of all aspects of the Safety Management System.
- To monitor the implementation of the Global Excellence Management System and make recommendations for improvement.
- Assist rig management with health, safety, and environmental awareness by conducting and taking part in meetings, pre job meetings and tour meetings, and training activities.
- To monitor the progress of the company’s GEMS “TOPAZ” section and assist rig management with its implementation.
- Monitor and assist in the implementation of the Company’s Safety Training Observation Programme.
- Required to assist and support the rig management in all matters relating to and affecting health and safety of personnel and safe working practices on the MODU.
- To assist in presenting, monitoring and the enhancement of the company Health, Safety and Environmental awareness and to ensure safety induction presentations are undertaken in accordance with company policy.
- To liaise with the MODU’s Safety Representatives and crews on matters of general safety.
- To form an integral role in any incident investigation occurring on the MODU.
- Schedule MODU safety and environmental inspections with supervisors to verify compliance with approved company policies and procedures.
- Assist in the monitoring and maintenance of the COSHH implementation programme on the MODU.
- Assist in the implementation of safety and environmental awareness programmes and the health, safety and environmental training of personnel with regard to emergency response, the Safety Case, SMS and EMS onboard the MODU.
- Assist in the monitoring and maintenance of the Company Permit to Work system.
- Assist in formalizing all aspects of risk assessment on the MODU.
- Undertake joint counseling of all employees when issues of health, safety or environmental protection are a relevant factor.
- Assist in the further development of the Safety Management System and environmental management system.
- Assist in the liaison with the operator’s representatives on all aspects of safety and environmental protection which affect the MODU to which they are assigned.
- Review all new and modified activities and assist in developing effective safe systems of work.
- Review and recommend improvement of rig operating procedures and assisting in training personnel in them.
- Monitor safety and emergency equipment maintenance.
LWIV HSE Supervisor - Decommissioning Phase - Casablanca Wells - Onboard Seawell DSV
Repsol Spain
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Supervising in situ onsite the implementation of specific safety and environment policies, regulations and procedures applicable to field operations.
- Supervising HSE for work scopes including lifting operations, vessels loading, transporting materials and personnel.
- Delivering HSE induction to employees and visitors including Helix Seawell specific HSE induction and Repsol HSE induction.
- Leading safety and environment compliance inspections and audits to identify deviations from applicable policies, regulations and procedures, as well as opportunities for improvement.
- Carrying out daily audits and inspecting equipment including cranes and forklifts, completing critical task evaluations for inspections and uploading into Synergi for tracking.
- Conducting weekly audits of various components of contractor SEMS.
- Identifying, mitigating and reporting hazardous conditions and working practices.
- Implementing HSE controls for the risks identified on the risk register of the project.
- Fulfilling environmental performance practices/controls and regulatory requirements related to the project.
- Implementing the Casablanc Seawell Safety and Environment plans, procedures, and bridging documents, ensuring they are met by company and contracted personnel.
- Leading risk identification and evaluation sessions for field operations (work permits, handling of changes) in assets, with the aim of defining appropriate control and response measures.
- Participating in daily work permit review, toolbox talk and conduct work permit audits.
- Completing critical task evaluations as needed and upload into Synergi for tracking.
- Contributing to safety meetings, planning meetings and any other relevant meetings where HSE is part of the agenda.
- Monitoring contractor compliance with Repsol standards and requirements.
- ISN monitoring and Sharepoint training and register for non-ISN contractors.
- Implementing emergency response plans, including coordinating drill exercises.
- Supporting incident investigations as required and completing reports for all incidents.
- Entering corrective actions from audits, inspections or incident investigations into Synergi and tracking them until closure.
- Developing the environmental monitoring programme and implementing the environmental approval.
- Maintaining updated HSE records and KPIs including safety, environment and waste management.
- Identifying lessons learned, deficiencies, opportunities and good practices and communicating up through the Asset/project hierarchy. Preparing HSE reports daily, weekly and monthly.
- Developing, implementing and maintaining QHSE policies, procedures and programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Supplying advice, guidance and information relating to all HSE matters, existing and proposed legislation, codes of practice and industry standards.
- Conducting risk assessments and audits to identify hazards and potential risks in the workplace and develop control measures to minimize their impact.
Wells Field HSE Advisor
DNO Iraq AS
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Training and coaching the Rig Contractor’s safety advisors and for the rig crew and service companies.
- Ensuring compliance requirements are understood for DNO Policies and standards.
- Attending safety and company pre-job safety meetings with a focus on risk management.
- Identifying and documenting high-risk situations ensuring a risk mitigation approach taken.
- Following the permit-to-work system, carrying out safety drills, ensuring HSE and non-conformance event investigations are properly conducted.
- Ensuring safe lifting and hoisting practices are fully understood and managed.
- Leading a robust incident reporting and investigation system, resulting in improved incident response/prevention measures.
- Complying with all relevant procedures and deliver high standards of safety performance during all operations.
- Knowledge of risk assessments and safe systems of work, able to interpret and advocate site policies and procedures to other workers with minimum supervision.
- Working co-operatively with colleagues, being receptive to change and can embrace new ways of working and supporting overtime requests as required by the business needs.
- Sharing best practice when undertaking all work scopes and that a high-quality output is delivered consistently.
- Using excellent communication skills at all levels while remaining dedicated to ensuring understanding of company requirements and procedures.
- Following work instructions and safe systems of work to ensure safety and build continuity.
- Working co-operatively with colleagues, being receptive to change and can embrace new ways of working and supporting overtime requests as required by the business needs.
Field HSE Supervisor
Kuwait Oil Company – Kuwait
05.2017 - 03.2021
- Improving HSE performance of the rig operating under the respective team.
- Supporting and advising KOC Rig Supervisors implementing KOC HSEMS processes to achieve KOC HSE targets & key performance measures.
- Communicating the KOC HSE policy and strategy across the rigs within the team and visibly demonstrating commitment to HSE.
- Providing HSE advice and support to KOC company man and providing awareness on applicable HSEMS procedures to the rig crew.
- Carrying out level 1 incident investigations and following up as per KOC HSEMS procedure.
- Providing awareness on HSE Live.
- Assisting incident investigation Team for the investigation of IDI’s and high potential incidents.
- Assisting KOC Company man with implementing incident investigation recommendations and closing HSE inspections observations carried out by HSE E&P at rigs under the team.
- Implementing applicable HSEMS procedure and advice the contractor through the KOC company man.
- Attending rig site safety meetings (randomly) conducted by the contractor, verifying the quality and content of the safety meetings and discussing HSE alerts/topics.
- Monitoring and reviewing contractor’s safe system of work, attending a pre- tour job safety meeting ensuring complying with PTW, LOTO, JSA and HSE procedures.
- Ensuring safety alerts communicated from KOC are discussed in safety meetings.
Lead HSE Supervisor / Well-Site Senior Safety Specialist
National Petroleum Services – Saudi Arabia
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Managing all HSE aspects of an LSTK contract award by ARAMCO for a 70 well, well-testing campaign.
- Carrying out a full documentation and procedural review of current NPS procedures to ensure compliance for an upcoming Q2 API audit.
- Auditing and reviewing documentation/procedures and amending where necessary to ensure full compliance as per Saudi Aramco requirements.
- Working in a fast-paced high-pressure environment with the ability to consistently meet deadlines with the highest quality whether working solo or as part of a team.
- Responding promptly and effectively to changing circumstances, planning for contingencies and managing priorities.
- Creating an environment ensuring trust, work scope knowledge, performance and teamwork.
- Assisting others, decision making, implementing the required process resulting in the best outcome.
HSE Technician
Shell – Qatar
12.2014 - 01.2016
- Supporting operational planning and HAZOP studies as well as staff training and carrying out inspections.
- Ensuring, in accordance with the corporate guidelines, implementing, updating, reviewing and auditing the company HSE management systems/procedures.
- Implementing appropriate safety and environment system procedures and provide for their updating in line with changes in legislation and company directives.
- Leading inspection projects and administering onsite safety surveys whilst adopting a proactive approach to facilitate incident investigations, identifying root causes and guiding emergency response.
- Promoting onsite hazard awareness and risk awareness through consistent observation, assessments and safety workshops, seminars, and training sessions.
Offshore HSE Technician
Qatar Shell Service Company WLL – Qatar
12.2014 - 12.2014
- Other duties as in role above.
- Supervising and directing rig crews in upholding Shell HSE standards, policies and procedures throughout well construction processes and rig operations.
- Championing health and safety initiatives and campaigns to improve work systems and processes, including the permit-to-work (PTW) system, dropped objects prevention scheme campaign and job-safety-assessments (JSA’s).
- Implementing and following-up for health and safety operations, spanning rig inspections, Hazard Identification Assessments (HAZID’s), Health Risk Assessments (HRA’s), audits, and ER drills and exercises.
- Using strong management and communication skills generating incident and investigation reports whilst monitoring performance against key targets and providing personnel with feedback.
- Following work instructions and safe systems of work to ensure safety and build continuity.
Offshore HSE Advisor
Songa Opus Offshore Drilling – Singapore
10.2014 - 12.2014
- Guiding a key installation at the Songa Mercur rig to align rig operations with the vessel safety management system and the safety case.
- Leading and supporting incident investigations as well as day-to-day monitoring, auditing and risk assessments whilst advising management on safety issues and strategies for improvement.
- Prioritising safe work practices, closely monitoring and coaching site personnel while consulting with Safety Representatives and Department Heads on various safety concerns.
- Providing employee training and development, introducing staff members to installation procedures and objectives.
- Ensuring a clear understanding of project requirements, overseeing emergency and onboard training in accordance with the Training Matrix.
Land Drilling Operations EHS Advisor
Tullow Uganda Operations Pty Ltd – Uganda
06.2014 - 09.2014
- Providing EHS support to the Land Operations Well Engineering team, monitoring safety management systems, compliance, investigating and reporting.
- Adopting a proactive leadership approach in boosting emergency preparedness as a member of the site ER team as well as complying with Tullow corporate and local EHS policies as well as government regulations.
- Motivating performance excellence to optimise safety and onshore operations and performing end-to-end investigations of rig incidents, drill evaluations and audits.
Offshore EHS Advisor
Tullow Oil Mauritania LTD – Mauritania | Tullow Oil Ghana LTD – Ghana
09.2012 - 05.2014
- Joining the EHS Department to direct the Offshore Well Engineering team carrying out rig operations in accordance with health and safety policies and regulations.
- Providing safety and operational support through coaching staff, tracking investigations, compiling EHS data and reports, participating in audits and emergency response strategies.
- Improving safety performance by building effective, cooperative working relationships with drilling contractors and all third-party personnel to establish common goals and standards.
Senior Safety Officer
Stena Drilling PTE | Stena Drilling LTD –United Kingdom
04.2006 - 09.2012
HSE Coordinator
Technip Offshore U.K LTD – United Kingdom
01.2004 - 12.2006
HSE Advisor
KCA Deutag Cyprus LTD – South Korea
01.2006 - 04.2006
Education
Nebosh Certificate
Aberdeen Asset College
Aberdeen, Scotland03-2003
Skills
- Risk management awareness
- Barrier philosophy expertise
- Effective planning strategies
- Strategic decision making
- Detail-oriented approach
- Innovative problem resolution
- Effective multitasking
- Consistent reliability
- Effective leadership
- Effective communication
- Solution-oriented mindset
- Effective under pressure
- Effective time management
- Effective communication
- Health safety management
- Task delegation
- Job safety analysis expertise
- Client relationship management
- Creative problem solver
- Strong organizational skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Effective written communication
- Effective relationship management
- Long-term planning
- Analytical problem-solving
- Coaching and guidance
- Effective presentation skills
- Client relationship management
- Regulatory compliance knowledge
Certification
- NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
- BOSIET including CA-EBS
- OEUK Medical Certificate
- Kelvin Topset Training
- Rigging & Lifting Loler (Supv)
- Manual Handling Assessor
- COSHH Assessor
- Dangerous Goods by Sea & Air
- Competence Assurance Assessor
- Opito Basic H2s Training
- Planned Maintenance (Tag)
- Accident/Incident Investigation
- PTW
- Waste Management
- Environmental Awareness
- HSE Offshore First Aid
- Sypol Coordinator (COSHH) Certifications & Training
- Fast Rescue Craft (FRC)
- Managing Pressure and Leak Testing
- Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training Course
- Radiation Protection Supervisor
- Process Mechanical Isolation
- ISO 14001 Environmental Awareness
- Authorised Gas Tester
- Banksman & Slinger Course
- Sparrows Offshore Slinging & Lifting
- Palfinger Pipe Handler Crane Operators Licence
- Vessel Entry/Standby Man
- Haw Awareness
- Forklift Truck Counterbalance
- Basic Computer Skills (Comb)
- Safe Entry Certificate
- Display Screen Equipment
- Hydralift Personnel Basket (Cherry Picker)
- Hand Arm Vibration System
- Noise at Work
- Working at Height
- Stop Observation System
- Puwr & Work Equipment
- Man Riding
- High Pressure Wash Down
- Mobile Elevated Work Platform - MEWP
Timeline
HSE Advisor - Offshore
RMI – Ocean Researcher - Seismic Survey Vessel
05.2025 - 09.2025
QHSE Advisor – Offshore
Ocean Installer – Girassol FPSO 10-year life extension – Normand Vision
03.2025 - 04.2025
Offshore HSE Advisor - LWIV Campaign – North Sea Giant
Ocean Installer
01.2025 - 02.2025
Offshore HSE Advisor – Equinor Subsea construction activities – Olympic Delta OSC
TechnipFMC UK LTD
10.2024 - 11.2025
Offshore HSE Advisor – Talbot & Affleck Subsea Pipeline Trenching & Backfill – Normand Tort TSV
TechnipFMC UK LTD
06.2024 - 09.2024
LWIV HSE Supervisor - Decommissioning Phase - Casablanca Wells - Onboard Seawell DSV
Repsol Spain
11.2023 - 12.2023
Drilling HSE Advisor- Ocean Great White – Kishorn Port Project
Diamond Offshore Drilling UK LTD
01.2023 - 10.2024
Wells Field HSE Advisor
DNO Iraq AS
06.2021 - 06.2023
Field HSE Supervisor
Kuwait Oil Company – Kuwait
05.2017 - 03.2021
Lead HSE Supervisor / Well-Site Senior Safety Specialist
National Petroleum Services – Saudi Arabia
08.2016 - 03.2017
HSE Technician
Shell – Qatar
12.2014 - 01.2016
Offshore HSE Technician
Qatar Shell Service Company WLL – Qatar
12.2014 - 12.2014
Offshore HSE Advisor
Songa Opus Offshore Drilling – Singapore
10.2014 - 12.2014
Land Drilling Operations EHS Advisor
Tullow Uganda Operations Pty Ltd – Uganda
06.2014 - 09.2014
Offshore EHS Advisor
Tullow Oil Mauritania LTD – Mauritania | Tullow Oil Ghana LTD – Ghana
09.2012 - 05.2014
Senior Safety Officer
Stena Drilling PTE | Stena Drilling LTD –United Kingdom
04.2006 - 09.2012
HSE Advisor
KCA Deutag Cyprus LTD – South Korea
01.2006 - 04.2006
HSE Coordinator
Technip Offshore U.K LTD – United Kingdom
01.2004 - 12.2006
Nebosh Certificate
Aberdeen Asset College
Areas of Expertise/Achievements
- Celebrated leader with an approachable manner and strong interpersonal skills and the proven ability to build effective working relationships, coaching and training teams and overseeing process improvements.
- Planning and leading inspection work and coordinating HSE management systems and safety management systems while prioritizing the utmost compliance with health and safety procedures.
- Managing multiple and multi-functional projects, offering significant contributions to deliver project HSE requirements in accordance with set goals and timelines.
- Verifiable technical skills through proficient use of operational equipment and software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint and PowerPoint.