Construction HSE Manager - Madinat Zayed

-; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy leader is looking for a Construction HSE Manager in Abu Dhabi. This role involves developing HSE management strategies, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and leading incident investigations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in HSE within large construction projects and possess a recognized engineering degree and safety qualification. This position offers a full-time commitment in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience managing HSE in large scale construction projects.
• Experience with strict environmental and cultural heritage management.
• High proficiency in English; Arabic improvement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strategy for effective project occupational HSE management.
• Conduct safety inspections and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Lead investigations of serious incidents with robust techniques.

Skills

HSE technical knowledge

Risk management

Data analysis

Excellent communication

Education

Recognized Engineering Degree or science qualification

NEBOSH Intl. Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Noise monitoring devices

Atmospheric Gas testing devices

Job description

Job Description

Title: Construction HSE Manager

About ENGIE

ENGIE group is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. Together with our 96,000 employees, our customers, partners and stakeholders, we are committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally friendly solutions. Inspired by our purpose ("raison d'être"), we reconcile economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on our key businesses (gas, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to our customers.

ENGIE's Business Unit for the Asia Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region is headquartered in Dubai. The region has activities in large scale power generation, water desalination, district cooling, energy solutions and renewables including green hydrogen, wind and solar. We act throughout the value chain: strategy, design, engineering, energy-efficient asset construction, digital platforms, operations management, financing syndication and outcome assurance. And, by using globally leading technologies, we create innovative energy and smart solutions that help to make the world a better place.

Description about the Project

This is a greenfield OCGT project to be constructed with a net power capacity of 1440 MW, together with its ancillary equipment, associated infrastructure and facilities. The Project comprises the Plant and associated Electrical Special Facilities (ESF). The Plant will be located inland at a site situated one hundred sixty (160) km south-west of the City of Abu Dhabi.

About the job

Reporting to:Construction Director of the Project Company

Field:Construction

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule:Full Time

Primary Location: Abu Dhabi

Key Accountabilities
§ Develop a strategy for effective project occupational HSE management, including objectives, targets, and KPIs in line with ENGIE Group / Generation International HSE KPIs & Objectives
§ Provide HSE leadership to ensure consistent implementation of Project Company Health, Safety, and Environmental Management Plan during construction and commissioning phase with an objective to reduce the frequency and severity of adverse HSE events
§ Ensuring that the EPC Contractor and its Subcontractors comply with Construction HSE Plan, Construction Environment and Social Management Plan, ENGIE's No Life at Risk Essentials, contractual HSE requirements, applicable HSE regulations, guidance and industry standards
§ Maintain the Project Health and Safety Risk Register and update it biannually, at minimum, based on actual risks as the project evolves
§ Develop project specific proactive (leading) and reactive (lagging) HSE key performance indicators (KPIs) in accordance to ENGIE GOP01 (Standard General Organizational Procedure Reporting on Group health & safety indicators) and Generation International specific requirements. Review and approve EPC Contractor HSE KPIs for the project
§ Promoting and raising awareness of ENGIE's No Life at Risk Program at construction site by organizing joint campaigns with EPC Contractor with focus on effective implementation of Life Saving Rules, Stop Work Principle, Last Minute Risk Assessment, Incident Reporting, and Shared Vigilance
§ Conduct independent site safety monitoring through regular safety inspections, identifying hazards and unsafe conditions, producing nonconformance reports and follow up with EPC Contractor for close out of identified actions to assure effective operation of EPC's HSE Management system.
§ Review and approve EPC Contractor's Safe System Of Work for project (including Permit to Work and LOTO)
§ Ensure, from the outset of construction activities, the formation of an authorization panel for competency assessment and authorization of Permit to Work roles, for example, Permit Issuer and Permit Acceptor
§ Review and provide expert advice on EPC Contractor's method statements and risk assessments for high-risk activities, including excavation works, work at height, lifting operations, commissioning works, offshore works etc. Ensure that an independent, and effective review and approval process for high risk MSRA (Method statement & Risk Assessment) is in place.
§ Perform regular assurance audits of the EPC Contractor's critical systems including Permit to Work Right First Time, LMRA, Stop Works, LSR breaches, Toolbox talks, to verify their effectiveness
§ Perform annual H&S audit of EPC Contractor and high-risk subcontractors, produce audit reports and monitor the close out of identified actions
§ Ensure compliance with ENGIE's Group Rule 09 "H&S in Industrial Projects". Monitor GR09 compliance checklist for the construction project and ensure the conduct of project safety studies (HAZID, HAZOP etc.)
§ Ensure compliance with ENGIE's Group Rule 02 "H&S with regards to contractors" and support the H&S prequalification of contractors or subcontractors and assist in contractor(s) selection
§ Establish a governance process, in compliance to Group Rule 14, to ensure that there is a reward and sanction system in place. Fair sanctions must be applied in the event of a malicious or intentional breach of health and safety rules
§ Lead and/or participate in the investigations of serious incidents. Apply robust incident investigation techniques (for example, TapRoot) to determine causal factors and root causes
§ Ensure effective incident investigation to be performed by EPC Contractor, including incidents occurring within subcontracted activities. Review and approve the incident investigation reports of EPC Contractor
§ Support in the implementation of improvement and mitigation actions following incident investigations, ensure actions are closed and that lessons learned are circulated
§ Ensure compliance with environmental permits and maintain appropriate measurement, recording, and reporting system
§ Ensure EPC Contractor implements a robust emergency procedure for project and perform regular drills
§ Ensure there are systems in place for the recording, trending and analysis of safety results (SIF, HiPo and Near Misses). Identify trends in Health and Safety performance and implement initiatives for improvement
§ Organize and participate in HSE campaigns and ensure contractor participation
§ Oversee the development of comprehensive induction and training programs for the workforce by EPC Contractor in compliance with ENGIE's requirements at minimum.
§ Ensure timely and transparent HSE reporting from the Project Company and Contractor(s) to Generation International Country HSE via online reporting tools One Safety, SYGMA and OMEGA
§ Communicate lessons learned from other projects received from ENGIE and other sources
§ Manage relations with external partners on HSE issues (local authorities, shareholder, contractors, suppliers, etc.)
§ Assess and record the competency of HSE critical workforce
§ Monitor and measure Owners Engineer and EPC Contractor HSE performance
§ Facilitate the development of an open and inclusive safety culture which actively promotes reporting, learning and taking actions

Decision Making
§ Ability to work autonomously, prioritizing tasks and activities in line with business objectives
§ Ability to demonstrate support for innovation and for organizational changes, critical thinking
§ Maintains high ethical standards
Working with others
§ Develop strong partnerships with the Project Construction Director, EPC Contractor, Owner Engineers, Country HSE Manager, Industrial Projects HSE Manager, other asset HSE teams, shareholders / partners and external consultants where necessary
§ Work in coordination with the AMEA HSE network to enhance HSE awareness and engagement
§ Manage, mentor and develop your direct / indirect report in line with our People Development Strategy
§ Ability to work within a team of members from varying cultural backgrounds as well as with counterparts of varying cultural backgrounds
§ Strong leadership abilities to engage people proactively to work towards project Safety Culture
§ Presence and interpersonal credibility to represent the Project Company with key stakeholders, JV partners and external organizations, Government representatives, Local & national agencies

Qualification & Experience

• Recognized Engineering Degree or science qualification
• Internationally recognized Safety and Health qualification (NEBOSH Intl. Diploma, or NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent as a minimum)
• Accreditations preferred for Fire & Risk management, Advanced First Aid, Confined Spaces, Emergency Response Rescue, Heavy Equipment inspection, scaffolding management
• Minimum 10 years' experience managing Health, Safety, Environment and Security Projects as a Manager within the large scale construction projects and Power Generation Industry including:
  • Power generation technology including renewables
  • Water desalination and chemical treatment systems
  • Water storage and auxiliary Balance Of Plant systems
  • Civil, mechanical and construction activities
• Successful HSE track record within construction and commissioning of large-scale Projects. (>250 MUSD)
• Professional experience working in Remote Project locations in hardship environments
• In depth understanding for implementing management systems such as ISO:45001 and ISO:14001
• Professional experience in managing HSE within a culturally diverse workforce and local population and other sensitive receptors (Stakeholder engagement & management)
• Experience in Project Ethical standards, Welfare, and regulatory requirements
• Experience with strict Environmental sensitive receptors and cultural heritage Management
• Experience in Safety Management of complex Logistical mobilization of equipment & resources over long distances
• Experience in Overall Project Risk Register and Risk Mitigation Management
• Experience in management Project Emergency Response Planning, in particular medical emergencies.
• Understanding in the application of International Standards (NFPA, ISO, OSHAD, etc.) as needed

Knowledge and Skills:

• High Proficiency in English (verbal and written), Arabic desirable but not essential
• High level of HSE technical knowledge and understanding of Process Safety Management
• Excellent communication, training, and presentation skills
• High level of data analysis skills and experience in audit, inspection, and report writing
• MS Office & Social Media applications
• Proficiency utilizing Noise monitoring, Atmospheric Gas testing, and environmental monitoring devices

Business Unit: GBU Renewables

Division: REN - HQ Functional Support

Legal Entity: INTERNATIONAL POWER S.A., DUBAI BRANCH

Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree