Senior HSE Engineer

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out the site HSE inspections; identify any potential hazards; implement corrective measures and ensure compliance at site.
  
• Develop, implement and communicate the Occupational Health Risk Management Plan.
  
• Assist in identification of risks associated with operational activities and the development of Risk-Assessments.
  
• Prepare HSE plan; establishing safety standards and policies as needed.
  
• Prepare HSE periodical reports, statistics and related documents.
  
• Prepare and submit HSE performance report to clients.
  
• Prepare Task Risk Assessments (TRA’s) and Project Risk Assessment.
  
• Ensure proper compliance and implementation of 'Permit to Work' procedure and systems.
  
• Coordinate and participate in the investigation of site incidents, and root cause identification and analysis.
  
• Follow-up and close-out all Non-compliance (NCs), complaints, inspection required actions from audit reports from clients and consultants in coordination with the Project Management Team.
  
• Perform ‘Emergency Evacuation Drills’, and exercises on how to manage emergency situations.
  
• Conduct basic HSE daily TBT, safety awareness, behavioral based safety (BBS) training, to educate and train employees on HSE regulations and practice.
  
• Conduct job hazard analyses.
  
• Coordinate registration and removal of hazardous waste.
  
• Lead and facilitate incident or accident investigations and reporting, ensuring effectiveness of corrective actions; conducting the follow up.
  
• Maintain accident and incident records.
  
• Arrange and manage third party inspections at sites when required.
  
• Verify that all tools and equipment are adequate and safe for use.
  
• Ensure that employees are following established policies and safety regulations.
• Organize notes, cautions, warnings and HSE related signs to be displayed at sites.
  
• Develop uniform interpretation for commonly used safety standards.
  
• Participate in reviewing client complaints, maintaining the complaints record and providing constructive feedback when required.
  
• Carry out internal and external audits on projects, ensuring effectiveness.
  
• Coordinate with the subcontractors Safety Engineers.
  
• Prepare and follow up closing of the snags during hand over.
  
• Prepare and develop comprehensive safety reports.
  
• Participate in regular HSE meetings with the Client and the Client's Representative as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree in Safety Management, Engineering or a relevant field.
  

Experience:

• A minimum of 15+ years of relevant experience in the field of Health and Safety, from the energy & power industry in the GCC/UAE.
  
• Adept in identifying hazardous and critical activities, and developing the necessary risk-assessments.
  
• Conversant with all local laws and regulations in the field of safety and environmental management.

Certifications:

• NEBOSH – International General Certificate
• Exposure to IMS (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001)

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Experienced in writing reports and policies for Health & Safety.
• Exposure to IMS (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• In depth knowledge of Fire Fighting and First Aid.
• Physically fit and able to work /walk outdoors for a long period of time.
• Sound knowledge in developing and maintaining HSE internal control structures and systems, and ensure its successful implementation on site.
  
• Hone creative problem solving skills, analytical skills, and the ability to think strategically.