HSE & QA Officer

enoc; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A major oil company in Dubai is seeking an experienced HSE & QA Officer to manage environmental, health, and safety compliance at ELOMP. The role includes developing EHS strategies, conducting audits, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate holds a degree in EHS or engineering and has 3-5 years of experience in the oil or lubricant industry. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of operating experience as a Safety/EHS Officer.
• Good basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EHSS support to ELOMP in a timely manner.
• Develop and implement EHS Strategic Plan for ELOMP.
• Conduct internal EHSS inspections and audits.
• Support ELOMP with the site incident investigations.
• Develop EHSS training programs to raise awareness.

Skills

Good Written and verbal communication skills

Well versed in international HSE codes

Background in chemical engineering

Education

Degree or Diploma in technical EHS or engineering subjects

Post Diploma in Industrial Safety

Job description

Job Title

HSE & QA Officer

Business

ENOC Lubricants -EISL

Job Purpose

To assume the responsibilities for delivery of advice and guidance on various environmental, health, safety, security in ELOMP and assigned EHSS projects within the Plant. Acts as a coordinator for all EHSS activities, Training and Development of ELOMP Staff, arranging internal and external audits and acts as the Management Representative for Integrated Management system of ELOMP in line with the annual plans and under the direction of the Plant Manager. Acts as ELOMP EHSS representative for purposes of the client operations. Manages the EHSS compliance function throughout ELOMP. Working with a team of GEHSQ specialists, the incumbent is responsible for effective integration of EHS strategies into ELOMP operational plans and support the financial performance of ELOMP through implementation of Loss Prevention programs. Acts as the Management Representative for EMS of the plant. This is for ELOMP located at Fujairah.

Principal Accountabilities

With direct yet administrative day-to-day reporting to the Plant & Operations Manager of ELOMP, the incumbent is principally accountable for the delivery of EHSS support to ELOMP in a timely and accurate manner and as and when needed. Accountable for prompt and accurate information and data communication between GEHSQ and the ELOMP. Is accountable for the safety and EHS of all staff, employees and the contractor through the institution of an effective managing system, training and education programs and loss prevention strategies which the operating company management are supportive of.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of an EHS Strategic Plan for ELOMP based on their Strategic Business Plan to address company safety, health, & environmental policies/standards, shareholder expectations and regulatory requirements.
• As a resident advisor to the ELOMP, review the Plant EHS Management System, develop procedures or control measures to fill in gaps if any, guide ELOMP in implementing the same.
• Integrate all EHSS issues and mandates into the ELOMP and berth operations through periodic review and updating of procedures.
• Advise ELOMP Management on requirements for EHSS budgets and follow-up on implementing the upgrades as per budgetary provisions.
• Investigate and resolve issues, questions, or concerns received from within ELOMP in consultation with functional specialists as and when required.
• Participate and conduct internal EHSS inspections/audits and recommend corrective actions.
• Facilitate all safety committee meetings at the Lubricant Plant and keep minutes.
• Identify EHS related Hazards in daily operational and maintenance activities and advise suitable risk prevention/mitigation measures to the concerned ELOMP teams.
• Assists ELOMP in identifying workplace hazards and advises on appropriate industrial hygiene samples/measurements of physical and/or chemical exposures, recommend controls and/or personal protective equipment based on coordination with functional specialists.
• Supports ELOMP in the site incident investigations.
• Ensures ELOMP Emergency Response Plans are always up to date and provide support as required to maintain a reasonable level of emergency preparedness.
• Develops and implement EHSS training programs to ELOMP staff to increase their EHS awareness and knowledge based on coordination with functional specialists. Maintain & update EHSS passports.
• Liaises with local authorities (Fujairah Municipality, Civil Defence & Fujairah Port) for all ELOMP EHSS issues. Apply and obtain hazardous waste disposal permission from Fujairah Municipality & Fujairah Port.

Additional Principal Accountabilities

Acts as Management Representative for ELOMP in implementing ISO 14001 and arrange for third party certification and thereafter surveillance auditing through both internal and external auditors.

Along with ELOMP team, participate in project EHS Reviews, Management of change reviews and in managing relevant EHS issues of the project in consultation with functional specialist from GEHSSQ department.

Review Project safety plans and method statements and monitor for effective implementation of the Permit to work system routinely. This is particularly the case for the development and Expansion of the plant

Promote EHS through all types of corporate assisted campaigns based on coordination with functional specialists from GEHSQ.

Participate in Vendor assessments as requested by ELOMP and GPC.

Participate in EHS related meetings with local authorities on behalf of ELOMP as and when requested.

Is responsible for the Plant security as the security advisor to the and ELOMP Management Team, in line with the ISPS code.

With functional reporting to the EHS Advisor/Chief EHSQ Compliance Officer GEHSSQC Department, the incumbent is functionally accountable for prompt delivery of information, data and functional support to the Group as and when needed. Accountable for all communications between GEHS Compliance and the Operating Unit. Accountable for communicating the needs of the operating company in an accurate and timely fashion and obtaining the right expertise support from the shared services compliance units.

Key Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of GEHS management and functional specialists, develop a strategic EHSS Plan for ELOMP based on their Strategic Business Plan.
• Develop and put in place an EHSS Service Level Agreement based on the Strategic EHSS plan for ELOMP. Act as the on-site GEHSS representative to ensure effective implementation of the SLA in coordination with ELOMP and all the concerned GEHSSQ specialists.
• Individual Work Plans must be prepared by job holder and presented/reviewed and agreed by the Plant Manager.
• Assist in planning, developing, and implementing solutions in response to EHSS investigations and property assessments to reduce EHSS risk and protect company assets.
• Coordinates with functional specialists in developing and implementing the apex manual, procedures & work instruction for EMS.
• Assists Group occupational Health specialists in developing a protocol for occupational health monitoring and Job safety analysis within ELOMP and implement the same.
• Liaises with Group EHSSQ in arranging for periodic EHSS Compliance reviews and EMS certification and surveillance audits from 3rd parties.
• Prepares Monthly EHSS KPI Report and circulate to all concerned at the operating unit and corporate levels.
• Supports GEHSS specialists in arranging joint industry emergency response drills and participate as an observer if required.
• Participates in Marine EHS Committee meetings and follow up on action items on behalf of ELOMP.
• Periodically update GEHSSQ department (through established functional reporting lines) on the status of EHSS Projects assigned to the job holder as an individual or as a larger team member.

Experience

Education: Degree or Diploma in technical EHS or engineering subjects.

Qualifications & Experience: Post Diploma in Industrial Safety or experience as Safety/EHS Officer with at least 3-5 years of operating experience.

Computer Skills: Good basic skills

Language & Writing Skills: Good Written and verbal communication skills

Other Skills & Competencies: Background in chemical engineering / chemicals preferred; well versed in international HSE codes; has worked in the Lubricant Plant or oil lubricant business. Refer to attached competency skills matrix for this job profile.