HSE Manager

ENGIE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy leader in the UAE seeks a Construction HSE Manager to oversee health, safety, and environmental management for a greenfield power project. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in construction safety and proven experience with large-scale projects. Responsibilities include developing HSE strategies, ensuring compliance with health and safety plans, and collaborating with project teams. This role is key for maintaining a safe working environment and managing risks proactively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in construction and power generation projects.
• Successful HSE track record on large-scale projects.
• High proficiency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strategy for effective project occupational HSE management.
• Ensure consistent implementation of HSE Management Plan.
• Develop project-specific HSE KPIs and review EPC Contractor HSE KPIs.

Skills

Health, Safety, Environment and Security management

Project Risk Register management

Cultural diversity engagement

Safety management in construction

Education

Recognized Engineering Degree or science qualification

NEBOSH Intl. Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Environmental monitoring devices

Job description

Overview

The Role

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.

Project Description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Ensure EPC Contractor and 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 KPIs and review and approve EPC Contractor HSE KPIs for the project
• Promote ENGIE’s No Life at Risk Program at the construction site by organizing joint campaigns with EPC Contractor focusing on Life Saving Rules, Stop Work Principle, Last Minute Risk Assessment, Incident Reporting, and Shared Vigilance
• Conduct independent site safety monitoring, perform hazard identifications, produce nonconformance reports and follow up with EPC Contractor for action close-out
• Review and approve EPC Contractor’s Safe System Of Work (including Permit to Work and LOTO)
• Form an authorization panel for competency assessment and authorization of Permit to Work roles
• Review and provide expert advice on EPC Contractor’s method statements and risk assessments for high-risk activities, ensuring independent review and approval of MSRA
• Perform regular assurance audits of the EPC Contractor’s critical systems to verify effectiveness
• Perform annual H&S audit of EPC Contractor and high-risk subcontractors, produce reports and monitor action close-out
• Ensure compliance with ENGIE’s Group Rule 09 “H&S in Industrial Projects” and Group Rule 02 “H&S with regards to contractors”
• Establish governance with a reward and sanction system for health and safety rules
• Lead and/or participate in investigations of serious incidents and ensure robust incident investigation techniques are used
• Ensure incident investigations are performed by EPC Contractor and approve incident investigation reports
• Support implementation of corrective actions and circulate lessons learned
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and measurement, recording, and reporting
• Ensure EPC Contractor implements robust emergency procedures and conducts regular drills
• Record, trend, and analyze safety results; identify trends and implement improvements
• Organize and participate in HSE campaigns and ensure contractor participation
• Oversee development of induction and training programs for the workforce by EPC Contractor
• Ensure timely and transparent HSE reporting from the Project Company and Contractor to Generation International via online tools
• Communicate lessons learned and manage relations with external partners on HSE issues
• Assess and record the competency of HSE critical workforce
• Monitor and measure Owners Engineer and EPC Contractor HSE performance
• Promote an open and inclusive safety culture with active reporting and learning

Requirements

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 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 (e.g., 250 MUSD)
• Professional experience in remote project locations and hardship environments
• Understanding of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems
• Experience in managing HSE within a culturally diverse workforce and stakeholder engagement
• Experience with Environmental sensitive receptors and cultural heritage management
• Experience in safety management of complex logistics mobilization over long distances
• Experience in overall Project Risk Register and Risk Mitigation Management
• Experience in Project Emergency Response Planning, including medical emergencies
• Knowledge of International Standards (NFPA, ISO, OSHAD) as needed
• High proficiency in English; Arabic desirable but not essential
• Strong HSE technical knowledge, process safety management, and audit/report writing skills
• Proficiency with MS Office and environmental monitoring devices

About the company

ENGIE is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. With its 98,000 employees, its customers, partners and stakeholders, the Group is committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally-friendly solutions. We are a united group, committed to inclusiveness and diversity, where everyone can forge their own career path, improve on their skills, and continually enhance their expertise. This is a pact between us. Let’s act together #WithENGIE. Turnover in 2022: 93.9 billion Euros. The Group is listed on the Paris and Brussels stock exchanges and is represented in main financial indices and ESG indices.