Offshore Petroleum Health and Safety Inspector
Offshore Petroleum Health and Safety Inspector
Starting Salary: £42,641 - £52,555 (Plus a 50% Market Supplement based on basic salary) - dependent on skills and experience.
Salary package also includes:
- Eligibility for a 25% taxable gratuity
- This role is eligible for a 50% market supplement based on basic salary
- Flights package for you and any accompanying dependents
- 41 days paid leave (includes Public and Government Holidays)
- Relocation allowance to help with moving costs.
- Government housing for rent and a starter pack to help you settle in.
- A stimulating and supportive setting to work in and a unique and beautiful setting to live in.
The post is for a fixed term of up to 4 years in the first instance with the possibility of extension. Secondment and Interchange opportunities will be considered.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This truly is an exciting opportunity in an unparalleled location. We are looking for new team members to join us and be involved at this critical point as we finalise and implement our new regulatory framework and start regulating a live oil industry here in the islands.
The Falkland Islands Government has recently granted its first regulatory approval for a field development and production programme, which is expected to start producing oil in 2028. This is an unrivalled opportunity to make an impact as we start our journey as an oil-producing country.
THE ROLE
Offshore Petroleum Health and Safety Inspectors are responsible for inspecting and investigating onshore and offshore oil and gas installations situated in Falkland Islands. The role involves the assessment and control of physical, chemical and biological health risks, and could include hazards such as hydrogen sulphide, crude oil, drilling muds, asbestos, noise and vibration, as well as and maintaining and participating in an effective 24/7 response capability. The post holder will also contribute to the development of industry guidance, standards and operational strategy.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:
- Have at least five years’ experience of working in health and safety regulation of the offshore petroleum industry, or another industrial sector presenting major hazards, including reviewing and assessing Safety Cases and other operator H&S submissions.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant health safety, engineering or science discipline, or other evidence of suitable training and job experience or Master Mariner STCW 11/2 (preferably unrestricted but will consider restricted).
- Hold a Professional Membership of an appropriate institute associated with Health Safety, Engineering or Science.
- Possess a valid OPITO Basic Offshore Survival Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) with Compressed air emergency breathing system (CA-EBS) or equivalent with additional OPITO Minimum Industry Training Standard (MIST).
- Be proficient in database, productivity and presentation software such as Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, etc.
- Have strong and efficient research skills and the ability to gather, sift and understand large amounts of information to identify key trends and issues.
- Have the ability to effectively conduct stakeholder engagement and public consultations.
- Have excellent verbal and written communication – ability to express ideas and impart key messages.
- Align with FIG’s Core Values – Diverse, Professional, Resilient & Resourceful.
- Be able to deal credibly with a range of stakeholders including senior civil servants, oil companies and their contractors, other leading members of the business community and the general public.
- Be able to deal credibly and effectively manage external professional teams.
- Have confidence to intervene on unsafe acts and conditions.
- Be highly motivated and able to work on own initiative.
- Have demonstrated commitment to high quality service delivery.
- Possess a valid driving licence.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates can download the job description and view further information from our online vacancy page.
For further information regarding the position please contact Megan Edwards, Human Resources Adviser, by emailing medwards@sec.gov.fk or by calling (+500) 27260.
To apply, please complete our online application form from our vacancy page www.jobs.gov.fk, by clicking on 'Apply Now' and completing the form.
Timetable for Recruitment and Selection Process
Closing Date of Applications – 18 January 2026
Interviews – Week commencing the 26 January 2026
ABOUT US
The Falkland Islands Government (FIG)
The Falkland Islands is a British Overseas Territory, with full internal self-government.
As the largest employer in the Falkland Islands, we offer many unique and fulfilling job opportunities, across the full spectrum of public services. Our responsibilities include those typically managed by central government – taxation, legislation and policy, as well as those usually managed on a local level such as town planning, health and social services, and education. FIG also provides services specific to the needs of the Falkland Islands, such as fisheries research, power generation and the Government Air Service, FIGAS.
For more information about working for Falkland Islands Government, take a look at our recruitment microsite: www.jobs.gov.fk
The Falkland Islands
Set in the South Atlantic Ocean, around 400 miles east of South America and 8,000 miles south-west of the UK, the Falkland Islands are a small, thriving community with a British way of life, benefiting from good local services, a varied social calendar and an absence of traffic jams!
The Falkland Islands’ stunning natural environment provides an unspoiled landscape and amazing wildlife to observe and explore, including penguins, whales and dolphins, all seen from the shore.
For those with a sense of adventure, it provides opportunities which are hard to match anywhere else in the world.
Salary range
- £42,641 - £52,555 per year