HSES Associate: Safety Leadership & Compliance

McDermott International, Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd is seeking an Associate HSES Specialist to plan, implement and coordinate HSES programs ensuring hazardous conditions are prevented or corrected. You will lead field teams, enforce policies, and support incident investigations across the project site.

The role requires a degree or diploma in a related field and at least 3 years of HSES experience, with strong communication and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in a related field.
• 3 years of relevant experience.
• Maintain key competencies associated with the HSES function.
• Communication and presentation skills, both written and spoken.
• Be conversant with local and international HSES laws, codes, regulations, and norms.

Responsibilities

• Provide HSE leadership to field personnel and set standards of behavior.
• Have a working knowledge of current HSES policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ensure company HSE policies and procedures are implemented consistently and effectively and are known and understood by all employees.
• Regularly inspect work areas to identify unsafe acts and conditions and advise line management of those that cannot immediately be corrected.
• Assist with incident investigations and compilation of reports.
• Monitor maintenance and inspection of the lifesaving and firefighting equipment.
• Assist with medical evacuations and respond to emergencies promptly.
• Ensure HSE communications received from Line Management are posted and discussed at HSES meetings.
• Observe workgroups and intervene and advise workers if found committing unsafe acts.
• Keep supervisors advised of such acts.
• Observe and provide guidance and coaching to personnel to perform work safely.
• Observe the condition of the plant and report deficiencies to the relevant Supervisor.
• Observe/assist supervision during the delivery of Toolbox Talks.

Skills

HSES knowledge

Communication and presentation skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Degree or Diploma in a related field

Job description

McDermott International, Ltd is seeking an Associate HSES Specialist to plan, implement and coordinate HSES programs ensuring hazardous conditions are prevented or corrected. You will lead field teams, enforce policies, and support incident investigations across the project site.

The role requires a degree or diploma in a related field and at least 3 years of HSES experience, with strong communication and regulatory knowledge.