Steven Cochrane
Middlesbrough,Redcar and Cleveland
Summary
Accomplished HSE professional with extensive expertise in HSE Governance & Assurance, leading contractor populations of 2,000–3,000+, and ensuring CDM / Principal Contractor Compliance. Proven track record in COMAH / Major Accident Hazard Management and ISO 45001 / 14001 / 9001 & IMS Development. Adept at driving safety culture transformation, providing process safety oversight, and leading emergency response (Gold Command). Skilled in risk strategy and executive advisory, committed to enhancing organisational safety standards and achieving operational excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
HSE Advisor
Salamis (North Sea)
- 1 yr
HSE Advisor
Hertel BASF Seal Sands
- 2 yrs
Fire & Rescue
Durham & Darlington FRS
- 9 yrs
Projects HSE Lead
Highview Power
2025.01 - 2026.03
- Set strategic HSE direction across UK LAES portfolio; established corporate standards and assurance metrics.
- Expanded enterprise IMS; embedded contractor governance strategy.
- Advised executives on process safety maturity and risk appetite; led culture programme rollout.
HSE Area Manager
MEH Alliance (Hinkley Point C)
2024.01 - 2025.01
- HSE leadership across M&E/HVAC on the £30bn nuclear programme; managed 3 HSE Leads and 20 Advisors.
- Oversight of 2,000–3,000 contractors; implemented leading indicators to drive behavioural improvement.
Emergency Response Manager
Anglo American (Woodsmith Mine)
2023.01 - 2024.01
- Mine Management Team; led 40-person Mines Rescue with 24/7 readiness; implemented Gold Command.
- Developed major incident protocols and cross-disciplinary risk registers for operational/security/HSEQ risk.
HSEQ Lead (COMAH)
ConocoPhillips
2018.01 - 2023.01
- HSE Lead for £100M CDM-notifiable propane bullets project; global ISSOW replacement templates.
- Delivered £1M+ savings via risk-assessment optimisation and safer work-over-water procedures.
- Led COMAH emergency planning and major accident hazard preparedness; directed a 12-strong HSE team.
HSE Lead
Petrofac / ENI Douglas Platform
2016.01 - 2018.01
- Platform & incident management teams; ER plans; HAVS protocol; weekly MAH drills.
HSE Lead
CNR
2013.01 - 2016.01
- RCA, platform extension/pipelines; ER aide-memoirs across assets; radiation monitoring.
Education
MSc - Emergency Management in High Hazard Industries
University of Central Lancashire
BSc - Occupational Safety, Health & Environment
University of Greenwich
Skills
- HSE Governance & Assurance
- Leadership of Contractor Populations (2,000–3,000)
- CDM / Principal Contractor Compliance
- COMAH / Major Accident Hazard Management
- ISO 45001 / 14001 / 9001 & IMS Development
- Safety Culture Transformation
- Process Safety Oversight
- Emergency Response Leadership (Gold Command)
- Risk Strategy & Executive Advisory
Certification
- NEBOSH General Certificate
- ISO 45001 / 14001 Internal Auditor
- BOSIET, MIST, CA-EBS, Offshore Medical
- Radiation Protection Supervisor (NORM)
- Emergency Response Fire Team Leader
Awards & Recognition
Chief Fire Officer’s Commendation — life-saving actions during major hotel fire (2008).
Accomplishments
Chief Fire Officers Commendation - Rescuing two guests from hotel fire in Darlington Kings Hotel 20028
ConocoPhillips Safety Leadership Spirit Award
Selected Highlights
- Built Highview Power’s Integrated Management System (ISO 45001/14001).
- HSE governance on HPC (£30bn), Woodsmith Mine, and COMAH sites.
- Oversight for 2,000–3,000 contractors in nuclear/mining environments.
- £1M+ savings through risk-based optimisation of safety systems.
Timeline
Projects HSE Lead
Highview Power
2025.01 - 2026.03
HSE Area Manager
MEH Alliance (Hinkley Point C)
2024.01 - 2025.01
Emergency Response Manager
Anglo American (Woodsmith Mine)
2023.01 - 2024.01
HSEQ Lead (COMAH)
ConocoPhillips
2018.01 - 2023.01
HSE Lead
Petrofac / ENI Douglas Platform
2016.01 - 2018.01
HSE Lead
CNR
2013.01 - 2016.01
HSE Advisor
Salamis (North Sea)
HSE Advisor
Hertel BASF Seal Sands
Fire & Rescue
Durham & Darlington FRS
BSc - Occupational Safety, Health & Environment
University of Greenwich
MSc - Emergency Management in High Hazard Industries
University of Central Lancashire