Occupational Health Advisor (Nurse)

Job Family Group:

HSSE Group

Job Description:

About us
Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fueled by world-class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy company!
 

The Occupational Health Advisor provides expert occupational health leadership and clinical guidance to support workforce health, regulatory compliance, and bp’s Operating Management System (OMS). The role delivers risk‑based occupational health programs, medical and case management services, and proactive health promotion strategies across production, project, and operational environments.
 

Key Accountabilities:

Occupational Health & Clinical Expertise

• Provide technical occupational health expertise to meet regulatory requirements and OMS conformance for applicable health elements.
• Act as the single point of contact for contract occupational health and medical service providers, ensuring alignment with bp standards and objectives.
• Support fitness‑for‑work and fitness‑for‑task determinations through health assessments and risk‑based health programs, including:
  • Health surveillance
  • Drug & alcohol programs
  • Ergonomics
  • Fatigue management
  • Travel and infectious disease health
  • Emergency medical response.

Case Management & Workforce Health

• Lead and support medical case management, including occupational and non‑occupational illness/injury, disability management, rehabilitation, and return‑to‑work planning.
• Provide clinical consultation on potential occupational illnesses and injuries, including monitoring, investigation support, and reporting.
• Advise HR and line leaders on absence management, accommodations, and work restrictions.

Governance, Assurance & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct occupational health site visits, reviews, and self‑verification activities.
• Verify compliance with medical confidentiality, records management, and professional standards.
• Collate, analyze, and communicate workforce health data and metrics to inform leadership decisions and continuous improvement.

Programs, Contracts & Systems

• Design, coordinate, and evaluate risk‑based occupational health programs aligned with business and regulatory needs.
• Establish, manage, and monitor occupational health service contracts in accordance with procurement standards.
• Support cost‑effective use of health resources while maintaining clinical quality.

Capability Building & Collaboration

• Provide health expertise to HSSE, HR, Legal, Procurement, Emergency Response, and leadership teams.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and development of occupational health personnel.
• Enable line leadership to identify health risks and implement practical controls and programs.

Wellness Advocate Responsibilities

• Serve as a visible Wellness Advocate, championing workforce health, prevention, and well‑being across sites and functions.
• Provide strategic and practical input to wellness and health promotion programs, including mental health, fatigue, ergonomics, and lifestyle‑based risk reduction.
• Engage employees and leaders through education, outreach, and data‑informed initiatives that improve health outcomes and productivity.
• Partner with Health, HSSE, and HR to integrate wellness into daily operations and business decision‑making.

Essential Education & Licensure

• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing (BSN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (minimum).
• Registered Nurse (RN) – licensed in Texas (or ability to obtain).
• Recognized qualification in Occupational Health (or actively working toward), such as COHN / COHN‑S or equivalent.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Minimum 4–5 years nursing experience, including medical/surgical, emergency, ambulatory, or community health.
• At least 2–5 years occupational health experience in industrial, production, or complex operational settings.
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • Medical and disability case management
  • Fitness‑for‑work evaluations
  • Contractor and provider oversight
  • Stakeholder engagement and influence

• Strong knowledge of occupational health regulations and health management systems.
• Ability to participate in afterhours on‑call coverage as required.
• Candidates must pass HUET – which includes underwater emergency escape scenarios, for offshore travel by helicopter
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)

Desirable Qualifications

• Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN / COHN‑S / COHN‑S/CM).
• Certified Case Manager (CCM).
• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Public Health, or related field.
• Experience in oil & gas, energy, manufacturing, or high‑risk operational environments.

Why join bp:
At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to encouraging an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.
There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!
 

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Agility core practices, Communication, Continuous Learning, Cost-conscious decision-making, Crisis and emergency response management, Data Analysis, Ergonomic Risk Management, Fatigue Risk Management, Fitness for task, Health surveillance, HSE data knowledge, HSSE auditing and self-verification, Influencing, Management of ill health, Medical emergency response, Mental Health, OMS and bp requirements, Self-Awareness, Travel health

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.