
- Job title
- QHSE Director
- Employer
- COSL Drilling Europe AS
- Location
- Vestre Svanholmen
Sandnes - Application deadline
- 20. May 2026

Ready to take full ownership of QHSE?
QHSE Director
Key Responsibilities
- Own and drive the company’s QHSE strategy
- Strengthening safety culture across the organization
- Ensure compliance with PSA, NORSOK, ISM/ISPS, ISO and other requirements
- Maintain and improve the Company Management System (CMS)
- Lead audits, inspections, and verifications (internal and external)
- Lead investigations and follow-up of incidents and non-conformities
- Act as the main interface towards authorities and external stakeholders
- Oversee emergency preparedness and response arrangements
- Ensure competence management, training, and certification programs
- Collaborate closely with operations, technical, and project teams
- Drive continuous improvement and employee engagement
Qualifications
- Relevant degree within HSE, safety, engineering, or similar technical discipline
- Extensive experience from offshore drilling, oil & gas, or maritime operations
- Proven leadership experience within QHSE in high-risk environments
- Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (PSA, NORSOK, ISM/ISPS, ISO)
- Experience with audits, investigations, risk assessments, and barrier management
- Experience engaging with regulatory authorities and external stakeholders
Personal Qualities
- A strong and visible leader in high-risk operational environments
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset
- Ability to influence and engage across all levels of the organization
- Proactive leader with a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement
- Fluent in a Scandinavian language and English
We Offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- A central leadership role with the opportunity to influence strategic development
- Modern offices and excellent canteen facilities
- A collaborative, professional, and supportive working environment
At COSL Drilling Europe, you will have the opportunity to lead, influence, and improve – in a role where your work truly matters.
If you are ambitious, driven, and ready to make a real impact, we would like to hear from you.
About employer
At COSL Drilling Europe, you will step into a key leadership role where your decisions directly influence safety, performance, and operational excellence across our offshore fleet. This is not just a compliance role – it’s an opportunity to shape culture, drive improvement, and make a real difference.
COSL Drilling Europe is a cost-efficient drilling contractor focused on delivering solutions for the energy transition through advanced, low-emission drilling rigs. We rely on strong engagement from our people to maintain a safe, efficient, and high-performing organization.