Global CHESS Lead: Oil, Energy & Infrastructure

Trafigura Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy and infrastructure firm is seeking a Global CHESS Lead to provide functional leadership across oil and energy portfolios in London. The successful candidate will drive performance and risk assurance while managing process safety initiatives. A strong background in engineering and 10+ years of leadership experience in high-risk industries are essential. The role offers insights into international standards and requires strategic stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of CHESS leadership experience in high-risk industries.
• Proven capability in developing and executing corporate-level OHS and PSM programs.
• Strong understanding of international standards for safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of CHESS strategy across portfolios.
• Monitor performance and risk assurance for owned and JV operations.
• Champion process safety management programs.

Skills

CHESS leadership

Process safety management

Risk assurance

Stakeholder influence

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Process Safety, Environmental Sciences

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

ISO 45001

API RP 754

HAZOP

LOPA

Job description

A global energy and infrastructure firm is seeking a Global CHESS Lead to provide functional leadership across oil and energy portfolios in London. The successful candidate will drive performance and risk assurance while managing process safety initiatives. A strong background in engineering and 10+ years of leadership experience in high-risk industries are essential. The role offers insights into international standards and requires strategic stakeholder engagement.