About the Role
This position is primarily based at the plant located in Sudair and involves providing support to manage and implement the HSE management system at the field level by working closely with power and water plant operations. The HSE Officer will report directly to the HSE Engineer, Plant General Manager, and Corporate HSE Manager.
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Roles & Responsibilities
- Coordinate and actively participate in plant activities while maintaining focus on overall company objectives and consistency through HSE management.
- Conduct toolbox talks (if required), HSE awareness sessions, and on-field HSE meetings with staff and contractors.
- Lead on-site HSE training programs designed to motivate field personnel.
- Improve the recording and reporting of unsafe acts, conditions, and near misses, and participate in investigations.
- Coordinate and participate in the continuous auditing of HSE management systems.
- Assist the Administration and Occupational Health Team in all aspects of the post-accident/injury treatment process.
- Work with operations and maintenance employees to promote the permit-to-work system and ensure safety for everyone involved in the processes.
- Identify non-compliant, incomplete, or substandard procedures for activities involving employees and/or contractors in the plant.
- Assist field staff and contractors in caring for and inspecting their PPE, ensuring compliance in the field.
- Record and report all incidents, including employee injuries.
- Support Corporate HSE programs such as People Based Safety, 5S, and the Zero Incident process.
- Conduct inspections of equipment logbooks and records, including scaffolding, ladders, cranes, tools, and power tools.
- Support the HSE incentive program and other promotional programs like Safety Day and World Environment Day as announced by Corporate.
- Promote the HSE Observation and Communication programs involving owner and contractors’ HSE officers.
- Perform inspections of portable fire extinguishers, safety eye-wash/shower stations, and maintain their records (if required).
- Assist the HSE Engineer in the risk assessment process and maintenance of identified control measures.
- Provide support to the Incident Controller as part of the emergency response team.
- Support Corporate Environmental programs, including waste management, plantation, and spill control.
- Support Corporate Occupational Health Programs, such as the Get Healthy Stay Healthy Program, Stress Management, Quit Smoking Programs, Diet, and Exercise.
- Conduct regular walk-around checks to monitor HSE controls.
- Ensure availability of first aid measures at locations.
- Ensure the availability and inspection of firefighting equipment.
- Collect environmental deviations and ensure identification and implementation of corrective actions.
- Coordinate HSE emergency drills and reports.
- Ensure continuous monitoring of work areas and the presence of controls on identified risks.
- Provide induction training to new employees, visitors, and contractors/subcontractors.
- Ensure availability of medical facilities and medicines in the ambulance.
- Monitor the validity of certification of equipment and operator licenses.
- Perform other HSE duties as assigned from time to time.
Job Specifications
Educational Requirements
- Desired: Degree certificate
- Preferred: NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety and HSE Trained and Certified Auditor from a recognized institute.
Minimum Experience
- Minimum: 4 years of direct working experience in a similar capacity.
- Preferable: 5+ years of relevant working experience within a multi-cultural team.
Required Skills
- Awareness of Quality, Occupational Health & Safety, and Environment Management system principles.
- Knowledge of applicable legal requirements.
- Hazard Risk assessment and Aspect Impact assessment.
- Investigating skills.
- Knowledge of firefighting equipment and first aid measures.
- Knowledge of PPE and safety equipment, HSE emergencies, and waste handling.
- Strong command of English and/or Arabic languages.
- Field experience on power and/or water plants with a proven excellent safety record.
- Working knowledge of power plant operations, equipment, practices, procedures, and applicable local HSE regulations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Email, and PowerPoint.
- Commitment to safety at all times.
- Strong desire to support all levels of personnel.
Desired Certification / Job Specific Skills / Training
- Familiarity with applicable K.S.A Health, Safety, and Environmental legislations.
- Holding a valid driving license of K.S.A or willingness to obtain one within 3 months after completing the probationary period.
Work Conditions
- The employee may occasionally work near moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
- Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxics, chemicals, and electrical shock risks may occur in high precarious places.
- Noise levels in the work environment are usually moderate, but very loud conditions can exist.
