HSE Specialist

Key responsibilities

• HSE Management System & Policy
• Develop, maintain, and implement the HSE management system, policies, standards, and procedures aligned with ISO 45001/14001 and local regulations.
• Lead HSE governance activities: HSE steering committees, management reviews, and policy updates.
• Risk Management & Assurance
• Conduct risk assessments, job safety analyses (JSAs/JHAs), and task-based risk assessments to identify hazards and define controls.
• Lead hazard identification programs (HIRA), permit-to-work (PTW) systems, and pre-start safety reviews.
• Design and run audit and inspection programmes (internal and contractor); manage corrective actions and closure tracking.
• Incident Management & Investigations
• Lead incident/near‑miss investigations using structured methodologies (Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, TapRoot); produce investigation reports with corrective/preventive actions and lessons learned.
• Maintain incident reporting, classification, and KPI dashboards; present trends and recommendations to senior management.
• Compliance & Legal Liaison
• Monitor applicable HSE legislation, ensure operational compliance, and coordinate with regulatory bodies for permits, notifications, and inspections.
• Support environmental permitting, waste management, spill prevention and response planning, and emissions reporting.
• Training, Competency & Culture
• Develop and deliver HSE training programs (induction, task-specific, refresher) and competency frameworks; assess training effectiveness.
• Drive safety leadership, behavioural safety initiatives, toolbox talks, and contractor HSE engagement to foster a proactive safety culture.
• Contractor & Supplier Management
• Pre-qualify contractors on HSE performance, review contractor safety plans, and monitor contractor compliance through audits and site oversight.
• Integrate HSE requirements into procurement and contract terms; manage contractor performance metrics.
• Occupational Health & Wellbeing
• Oversee occupational health programs: medical surveillance, health risk assessments, ergonomic reviews, and fatigue management.
• Coordinate employee wellbeing initiatives and support return-to-work processes.
• Emergency Preparedness & Response
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans, business continuity inputs, and crisis management procedures; lead drills and readiness assessments.
• Maintain emergency contacts, equipment inventories, and incident command arrangements.
• Environmental Management
• Implement environmental management plans: monitoring (water, air, noise), pollution prevention, biodiversity protection, and resource/energy efficiency initiatives.
• Manage waste streams, hazardous materials handling, and contractor/operations environmental performance.
• Performance Reporting & Continuous Improvement
• Define HSE KPIs (TRIF, LTIF, near-miss rate, audit findings closure, leading indicator coverage) and deliver regular performance reports to stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement through risk-based corrective actions, lessons-learned programs, and HSE project sponsorship (e.g., engineering controls, ergonomics, or substitution).
• Systems & Tools
• Maintain HSE documentation and records, manage incident/permit/inspection software (Enablon, Intelex, Cority, or similar), and use data analytics to inform interventions.
• Support integration of HSE requirements into project management and design phases (front-end loading / HAZOP / HAZID participation).

Required skills & qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional HSE qualification/certification (NEBOSH General/International Certificate or Diploma, IOSH, or equivalent); ISO 45001/14001 lead auditor desirable.
• 5+ years’ practical HSE experience in relevant sectors (construction, oil & gas, manufacturing, utilities, real estate or infrastructure).
• Strong knowledge of HSE legislation, permit-to-work systems, incident investigation techniques, and environmental compliance.
• Competence in risk assessment methodologies, HAZOP/HAZID facilitation, and control selection (hierarchy of controls).
• Proven training and communication skills, with experience delivering behaviour‑based safety and leadership programmes.
• Proficiency with HSE management software and MS Office; competency in data analysis and KPI reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and contractor management skills.

Pay: QAR45.00 - QAR65.00 per hour

Work Location: In person