Senior HSE Specialist

Role Purpose

Comply with local, legal and international HSE standards, rules and regulations and to implement HSE Management Systems at site.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure compliance with local, legal and international HSE standards, rules and regulations, and implement HSE Management system; ensure polices regarding HSE are regularly communicated clearly to all employees; implement HSE disciplinary procedures, when required.
• Carry out regular daily inspection within sites and monitor high risk activities; ensure full compliance.
• Ensure risk assessments and permits to work system are implemented and followed by operatives.
• Implement safety controls required to comply with local, legal and client’s requirements.
• Conduct project HSE induction training and monthly HSE training to all new workers, including subcontractors.
• Provide and implement project monthly HSE training schedules, including to subcontractors.
• Provide job specific trainings to project workforce according to risk assessments.
• Monitor all environmental compliance and report any deviation; ensure deviations are rectified.
• Inspect and maintain conditions of all firefighting equipment and ensure emergency procedures are updated and implemented.
• Responsible for following up on HSE meeting action points as directed by the HSE Superintendent.
• Maintain and monitor accident/incident reports in line with the Company’s policies and procedures, conduct investigations and submit documentation to HSE Superintendent.
• Assist HSE Superintendent in ensuring that functional HSE risk management process is in place.
• Ensure safe access, housekeeping and proper safety signage; liaise with storekeepers to provide HSE required and approved materials.
• Assist HSE Superintendent in liaising with project operations team, consultant, and government authorities.
• Maintain and monitor accident/incident reports in line with the Company’s policies and procedures and submit documentation to HSE Superintendent.
• Ensure and enforce the use of PPE and site rules.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• 5+ years’ experience of relevant working experience (preferred in well-established contracting companies in GCC)
• NEBOSH certificate holder.
• Diploma or degree as required by client specs or zoning authority requirements
• Ability to work in all outside weather and site conditions, including shift work within a manual/workshop environment.
• Knowledge of HSE standards, Operational hazards and controls, International HSE standards.
• Hands-on experience of implementing ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 requirements.
• Ability to influence employees for the implementation of HSE tools.
• Ability to accept direction and complete work independently, demonstrating confidence and conviction with the ability to intervene at all times.
• A self-starter with a high degree of initiative.