About the Role
This position is responsible for supervising, reviewing, and developing effective programs, procedures, training, work practices, controls, and Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policy in liaison with the Group HSE Function. The role involves reviewing recommendations regarding planned expansion, modification, or closure of projects where EHS risks may be posed or impacted, and implementing HSE Management requirements on related projects to ensure adherence to corporate policies, guidelines, and expectations.
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Job Specific Accountabilities
HSE Management
- Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments; design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors.
- Conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing health and safety.
- Supervise the activities of assigned personnel in the unit.
- Develop Health, Safety and Environment scope of works for Consultants and Contractors.
- Ensure project’s Environmental Management Systems & performance comply with HSE Impact Assessment (HSEIA & EIA) Codes, HSEIA Guidelines, and project-specific HSEIA Report recommendations.
- Review project safety/HSE target schedules to ensure effective and efficient achievement in accordance with Corporate, Company, and Project requirements.
- Develop and update Safety and Environment standards, procedures, and guidelines in conformity with Company policies for in-house and contractor/consultant use.
- Develop and update the Division's Health, Safety and Environment annual Audit Programs/plans and Training Program for all areas.
- Administer Health, Safety and Environment documents and records to ensure compliance with Integrated Management System requirements.
- Review design work of Consultants for conformity with Company safety requirements and scope of works; enhance approval of safety and environmental studies and other safety documents of Projects incorporating company requirements.
- Review safety and environment-related work of design Consultants/Contractors to ensure requisite quality and standards are maintained.
- Participate in Hazop, environmental, safety studies, accident investigations, and other report reviews for all projects.
- Participate in Technical Evaluations of technical submittals by tenderers for new Projects.
- Enhance the approval process of the health, safety, and environmental impact assessment study (HSEIA) for new projects.
- Lead the preparation of the Annual Sustainability Report for the Health, Safety and Environment Division - Corporate Support Directorate.
- Lead, develop plans, and coordinate resources for implementing all company guidelines and Codes of Practice related to Health, Safety, and Environment.
- Provide guidance and support to construction and commissioning teams on safety and environmental matters.
- Ensure state-of-the-art technology is applied in the selection of safety equipment, complying with local and other statutory regulations.
- Review and endorse HSE Documents submitted by Consultants.
- Regularly visit project sites to ensure full implementation of Health, Safety, and Environment Systems in accordance with the Company's requirements.
HSE Responsibility
- Supervise the Safety and Health Program and assume authority over monitoring and enforcing the elements of the program.
- Periodically monitor the site for adherence to the company Safety and Health Program.
Job Specific Accountabilities
- Install and maintain health, safety, and environmental systems for 100% HSE concept implementation and culture compliance per company accountability framework requirements.
- Responsible for configuring and continuously upgrading health, safety, and environmental systems within company.
- Conduct extensive statistical analysis and act according to the results derived.
- Develop fit-for-purpose HSE Management Systems (HSEMS) per current requirements.
- Develop and implement HSE audit plans of Project sites to ensure operations comply with COMPANY HSEMS requirements and expectations.
- Prepare annual HSE letters for submission to top management.
- Establish a document control system for the HSEMS and associated systems, programs, and procedures.
- Review and comment on project HSE deliverables across various phases (Appraisal / Select / FEED / Execute).
- Supervise, prepare, maintain, and submit safety reports ensuring environmental permits are timely submitted in compliance with Company, Federal, Provincial, and Local EH&S regulations.
- Report Safety and Health compliance and ensure environmental compliance for Operations is reported to company GHSE.
- Maintain a current working knowledge of Company, Federal, Provincial, and local safety, environmental, and occupational health regulations.
Generic Accountabilities
Supervision
- Plan, supervise, and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
- Train and develop assigned staff on relevant skills to enable proficiency on the job and achieve business objectives.
Budgets
- Provide input for preparation of Function/ Division/ Department/ Section budgets, assist in the implementation of the approved Budget, and work plans to deliver business objectives.
- Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
- Implement approved Function/ Division/ Department/ Section policies, processes, systems, standards, and procedures to support execution of work programs in line with Company and International standards.
Performance Management
- Contribute to achieving the approved Performance Objectives for the Function/ Division/ Department/ Section per the Company Performance framework.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
- Identify improvements in internal processes against industry best practices to enhance operational efficiency and develop intelligent solutions for functional challenges.
Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability
- Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls, applicable legislation, and sustainability guidelines per international standards, best practices, and company Code of Practices.
Reports
- Provide inputs to prepare Management Information System (MIS) and progress reports for Company Management.
Minimum Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science field.
Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills
- 8 years of experience in safety engineering and HSE management systems.
- Proficient in computer skills.
- Proficient in English.
Professional Certifications
- Membership in a recognized International Safety Engineering Organization is preferable.
- Diploma in Health and Safety Engineering.
