HSE Engineer

ACWA Operations:

At Acwa Operations, we make essential services dependable and efficient for the millions of people who rely on them every day. Formerly NOMAC (The First National Operations & Maintenance Company), we are the operations and maintenance arm of Acwa, focused on keeping power generation and water desalination assets running safely, reliably and cost-effectively across their full lifecycle. Since 2005, we have partnered with clients across the Middle East, Africa and Asia to support complex infrastructure that powers communities and sustains economies. As part of Acwa, we bring deep technical knowledge, strong operational systems and a culture built on performance and accountability. Our work covers everything from commissioning and asset management to preventive and corrective maintenance, technical support and continuous performance improvement. We know that reliability and cost discipline aren’t just technical goals, they determine whether people have light at night, water in their homes and industry can operate without interruption. By maximising asset availability, enhancing resilience and upholding the highest safety and quality standards, Acwa Operations contributes directly to Acwa’s mission to deliver sustainable, affordable energy and water solutions that advance people’s lives and strengthen communities worldwide.

ACWA Operation Qurayyah IPP:

The Qurayyah Independent Power Plant (IPP) is located on the eastern coast of Saudi Arabia, specifically in Ash Sharqiyah. Its geographical coordinates are Latitude: 25.844, Longitude: 50.126. This facility is recognized as one of the largest independent power generation projects in the world, with a capacity of approximately 3,927 megawatts (MW).

Job Title:

HSE Engineer & Team Leader

REPORTS TO:

Plant General Manager & Functional Side: HSSE Cluster Head

Direct Reports:

1 to 2

JOB PURPOSE:

To lead, manage, monitor and report on the HSSE performance of a Plant to ensure that harm is prevented and the requisite HSSE management systems are implemented, monitored, and enforced to deliver compliance with HSSE legal requirements, Group standards and contractual obligations by all plant employees and contractors.

Key Accountabilities

People Management:

• Manage self and team in line with NOMAC’s people management policies, procedures, processes and practices to ensure adherence and to maximize own and employee contribution to business performance.
• Organize and supervise the activities and work of subordinates to ensure that all work within a specific area of the activity is carried out in an efficient manner which is consistent with operating procedures and policy.
• Provide on-the-job training and constructive feedback to subordinates to support their overall development.

Budgets and Plans:

• Monitor the financial performance of HSSE activities in the plant versus approved budgets so that areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified and rectified promptly and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalized upon.

Technical Guidance and Services:

• Lead the provision of technical and HSSE management support and leadership to the Plant and all its employees, to ensure effective execution of activities.
• Lead the risk assessments and task reviews of key activities in the Plant, to identify and prevent probable HSSE hazards leading to significant losses.
• Manage meetings with contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors and advise them on the HSSE management and performance, in order to create awareness and ensure adherence to defined standards.
• Report HSE Metrics / indicators and performance to HSE Country and Regional Manager in a timely and efficient manner.
• Managing site outages day to day activities and process safety.

HSSE Management Systems:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Plant’s HSSE management system, including emergency preparedness and management, to ensure conformity to NOMAC standards and compliance with HSSE legal requirements and contractual obligations.

HSSE Management, Monitoring & Reporting:

• Conduct regular site visits, and inspections, monitoring site HSSE management and performance to ensure effective implementation and maintenance of the HSSE Management Plan/System in the plant
• Conduct regular meetings with the HSSE Personnel at the Regional / Corporate Level and prepare reports on the HSSE management and performance of the plant, in order to prioritize actions and escalate HSSE issues for timely resolution.

Training:

• Deliver HSSE training to all Plant employees and contractor staff, to ensure they are aware of the HSSE standards and the HSSE management systems.
• Coach and advise contractors on the content of HSSE standards, in order to create awareness on the HSEE expectations and enable the provision of best practices.
• Guide the development and implementation of HSSE campaigns on the site, to ensure proper HSSE Culture is disseminated to all employees and contract staff.

Stakeholder Management:

• Maintain positive working relationships with regulators and emergency services, contractors etc., to ensure mutual support and adherence to HSSE compliance requirements.

Emergency Planning and response:

• Manage the execution of emergency drill scenarios and site emergency mock drills, in order to ensure readiness in case of an emergency, whilst proposing recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Ensure immediate reporting and responding to HSSE incidents using the established emergency communication channels and protocols, to minimize damages as much as possible.
• Lead investigations of reportable HSSE incidents, to contribute to the identification of root causes and provide recommendations for corrective and preventive actions.

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• A Bachelor Engineering holder in Safety, Environmental or Engineering or demonstrable equivalent
• Certification from a recognized HSSE institution (NEBOSH, OSHA, IOSH, IEMA, etc.)
• Professional membership or association with an international HSSE Institution (OSHA, IOSH, IEMA etc.)
• 5-8 years’ experience in HSSE in the Utilities / Energy sector

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE :

• Thorough knowledge of local and international standards for HSSE
• Good communication and inter-personal skills
• Ability to manage and work with people
• Self-motivated, critical thinker, tenacious and curious