Senior HSE Coordinator

About the Role

The Senior HSE Coordinator supports the HSE Manager and Project Directors/Project Managers in coordinating projects to implement the integrated management system and comply with local legal regulations. This role involves planning, implementing, evaluating, and analyzing HSE activities at the site to ensure that HSE targets and objectives are effectively measured and achieved. Additionally, the Senior HSE Coordinator will perform or coordinate annual workplace inspections to identify and correct hazards.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination, implementation, and compliance with the Project Health and Safety Management Plan (PHSP) and Project HSE Management Programme.
• Arrange, conduct, and participate in training sessions, HSE Committee, and coordination meetings.
• Advise Project Managers/Directors and Supervisory staff on accident prevention and improvements related to work methods.
• Coordinate the execution of HSE activities on the project according to the HSE plan and IMS requirements.
• Conduct monthly inspections for project sites and record findings to develop relevant improvement action plans.
• Plan and implement HSE audits for sub-contractors on a quarterly basis.
• Record and analyze HSE project performance and ensure achievement of HSE goals.
• Coordinate with internal/external customers to effectively achieve HSE goals.
• Coordinate the training program and monitor its effectiveness.
• Ensure safety posters, hazard flashes, and promotional materials are prominently displayed on site.
• Regularly review the position and the distribution of safety materials and results of safety incentive schemes through Safety Gang Awards.
• Implement the penalty provision procedure fairly and issue default notices to violators, providing monthly reports to the Project HSE Manager.

Additional Responsibilities

• Conduct educational and informative meetings, toolbox talks on a daily, weekly, or as needed basis to promote and achieve HSE targets.
• Facilitate weekly meetings with HSE personnel for better understanding of HSE best practices.
• Identify hazards and potential risks; assist operations staff in eliminating or mitigating risks.
• Advise jobsite managers on HSE-related matters.
• Conduct root cause analysis for all incidents and accidents within the stipulated timeframe, generating initial investigation reports within 24 hours.
• Complete final investigations within 72 hours, providing justification for any delays.
• Investigate unsafe acts and conditions, offering solutions to prevent recurrence through various analyses (hazard analysis, risk analysis, etc.).
• Perform required health, safety, and environment measurements in project yard and facilities (noise survey, lux survey, etc.) on a monthly basis.
• Support HSE initiatives and participate in safety awareness activities, contributing to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with company and IMS policies.

Job Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of local health and safety laws/regulations sufficient to analyze proposed personnel policies.
• Understanding and adherence to company policies, procedures, guidelines, and work requirements.
• Familiarity with QCS 2014 and ISO 45001, 14001.
• Knowledge of general HSE best practices, remaining current with relevant HSE laws, codes of practice, and standards.
• NEBOSH Diploma or NEBOSH Certificate/BSC Level 6 is required.
• Certified in Fire Safety/Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Audit qualifications for ISO OHSMS and EMS.
• Accident investigation certification, scaffolding training, fire safety training, and rigging training.
• ERP knowledge, preferably SAP functional skills.

Job Experience

• Minimum 8 years of working experience, including 5 years relevant working experience, with 2 years in the GCC being a plus.

Competencies

• Resilience
• Agility
• AI Fluency
• Quality Management (L3)
• Leadership (L3)
• Safety Inspections (L3)
• Safety Management (L3)
• Environmental Compliance (L3)
• Safety Audits (L3)
• Safety Procedures and Compliance (L3)

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Professional degree in Level 6 Diploma in OHS or NEBOSH.