HSE Manager

KBR; Al Ain; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic HSE Manager to lead health and safety initiatives. This role involves establishing and monitoring HSE programs, conducting audits, and preparing detailed reports to ensure compliance with ISO standards. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in HSE management, strong communication skills, and a commitment to fostering a culture of safety. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to achieving Zero Harm objectives and making a significant impact on project safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in HSE management roles.
• Strong managerial skills in health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Establish and monitor HSE programs and management systems.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and prepare HSE reports.
• Develop emergency response procedures and conduct drills.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent training skills

Detailed audit reporting

Fluent English speaking

ISO management systems implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health, Safety, Environment Management or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Title:
HSE Manager

Job Purpose

Establish and monitor the Contractor HSE Program and Management Systems in compliance with ISO and Company standards. Provide HSE management leadership and support at the project level. Ensure HSE goals, objectives and targets are met through personal leadership and involvement.

Key Accountabilities

• Monitor HSE staff in executing daily activities to include site inspections, audits, and reporting.
• Preparing weekly and monthly HSE reports, statistics and presentations related to HSE performance.
• Manage the HSE staff and coordinate their audit schedule.
• Monitor and track overall project HSSE performance and communicate trends and achievements.
• Develop all the required documentation, operational checks and reports for the HSE Management System to be compliant with ISO standards, including corrective and preventive measures.
• Investigate HSE complaints put forward by staff members and report the results to management.
• Coordinate and participate in the investigation of accidents and near misses. Review and analyze accidents and near miss findings and developing and tracking corrective actions.
• Develop and implement focused audit strategy to align with nonconformance trends and high-risk activities to include: Keys to Life risks, Company critical activities, work permit process and implementation.
• Development of Job Safety Analyses and pre-task analyses (Total Safety Task Instruction). Development and maintenance of a Risk Register.
• Maintain a site presence and inspect job site activities during particularly difficult or hazardous work situation.
• Coordinate with weekly safety focused walkthroughs with site management and supervision.
• Assist Company management in the preparation and presentation of field HSE meetings.
• Conduct weekly and monthly meetings to include mass toolbox and HSE staff.
• Develop and maintain emergency response procedures and evacuation plans.
• Ensure regular emergency response exercises and drills are conducted to ensure the highest level of preparedness in any emergency. Maintains records of such drills, providing recommendations for emergency response improvements.
• To advise site management, craft employees and subcontractors on successful implementation of Zero Harm objectives.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree Health, Safety, Environment Management, Chemical engineer (or equivalent) or relevant diploma

• Minimum 10+years' experience as a HSE Manager/ Lead position
• Strong Health Safety and Environment Managerial skill in similar industries
• Practical knowledge in root cause analysis (RCA)

Skills Required:

• Strong communication skills
• Excellent training skills
• Able to provide detailed audit reports, with relevant required preventive and corrective measures
• Fluent English speaking and excellent report writing skills
• Qualified in implementation of ISO management systems

• Previous experience in refinery will be an added advantage
• Qualified/certified in HSE practices