HSSEQ Manager

About the Role / About the Job
This position is responsible for managing and setting the strategic direction of the Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) department within the company Joint Ventures, aligning with the SHEQ standards. The role focuses on continuously improving and enhancing the Integrated Management System (IMS) governance and implementing programs that support safe, reliable, and compliant operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for the overall implementation, communication, and consultation of all HSSE Programs, ensuring alignment with Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions Integrated Management System.
• Lead the enforcement and monitoring of health, safety, security, and environmental procedures and instructions in the yard.
• Plan and implement health, safety, and environmental programs and promotional activities (e.g., training, inspections, campaigns, and competitions) to enhance health, safety, and environmental culture and awareness.
• Provide professional oversight to the Integrated Management System to ensure fit-for-purpose content aimed at reducing risk to a minimum.
• Advise and recommend appropriate training and interventions at all staff levels to enhance HSSE culture and personal accountability.
• Conduct quarterly HSSE Department Reviews to assess the achievement of Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental objectives and take corrective and preventive actions for continual improvement.
• Serve as the main contact for communication with external stakeholders, implementing recommendations and best practices from safety committees or relevant authorities.

Competencies

• Achievement Oriented
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Customer Centricity
• Drive Vision
• Empower and Nurture Talent
• Interactive Communication
• Solution Oriented

Interactions and Working Relations

• Internal: CEO, SHEQ Director, Operations Staff, Other sections and departments
  Purpose: Escalation & Guidance Implementation and Advice
• External: QP/RLIC, Auditing Parties, Government Bodies, Clients and stakeholders
  Purpose: Information sharing and reporting, Compliance and best practice, Continual improvement.

Qualifications, Experience and Job Skills

• Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Safety Management, Engineering, or any related field or its equivalent.
  • Qualification and/or Certification in Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS).
• Experience:
  • Degree holder in OHS with a minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar safety role. Non-degree holders with safety qualifications and relevant operations experience should have a minimum of 12 years in a similar position.
  • Working experience in HSSE Management and/or related environments, preferably in the marine or shipyard industry.

Technical Competency

1. Customer Focus
2. Effective English Communication Skills (oral and written)
3. People & Teamwork Oriented (Interpersonal Skills)
4. Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office/Excel/PowerPoint)
5. Leadership Skills
6. Management Skills
7. Negotiating Skills
8. Good level of physical fitness and stamina
9. Knowledge of Shipyard Operations
10. Strong planning and organization Skills
11. Analytical Thinking Skills
12. Health, Safety, Security & Environment Induction
13. NEBOSH IGC
14. Knowledge and understanding of SHEQ Policy, HIRA, HSE Procedure, and Work Instructions
15. Knowledge and understanding of Incident and Accident Investigation Procedures
16. Knowledge of Risk Assessment and Risk Management
17. Project Management Skills
18. Confined Space Assessor
19. Hot Work Assessor
20. Knowledge of Permit-to-Work Procedures
21. Knowledge and understanding of basic first aid and life-saving techniques
22. Knowledge and understanding of basic firefighting and rescue techniques
23. Knowledge of Marine Metal Scaffolding
24. Knowledge of ISO 14001:2015
25. Knowledge of ISO 45001:2018
26. Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015
27. Knowledge of API Q1
28. Train the Trainer
29. Enhanced Take 5
30. Authorized Gas Testing
31. Bump Testing & Calibration of Gas Meter
32. Incident Commander (Vector Command)
33. First Aid at Workplace