HSES Specialist

McDermott International, Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd in the United Arab Emirates seeks an HSES Specialist who can operate with autonomy, balancing field-based duties with business administration in a dynamic environment.

You will develop and implement HSES plans, mentor staff, conduct risk assessments, coordinate PTW and audits, and support incident investigations to help maintain safe operations.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma or equivalent in HSES related subject.
• 5 years of Oil and Gas HSES experience.
• Conversant with local and international HSES laws, codes, and regulations.
• Familiar with company, facility, and project HSES terms, requirements, and deliverables.
• Maintain key competencies associated with the HSES function.
• Communication and presentation skills, both written and spoken.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Conflict Resolution skills and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of HSES plans, procedures and instructions
• Provide HSES guidance to frontline supervision and field personnel
• Provide mentorship and coaching to junior HSES staff
• Assist in HSES Prequalification subcontractors and vendors
• Monitor subcontractors and vendors to ensure compliance to safe work practices
• Participate in risk assessments and ensure risk registries are maintained up to date
• Participate and execute HSES activity plan
• Develop Toolbox Talk (TBT) plan and supporting material
• Observe / assist supervision during the delivery of TBTs
• Assist with the planning of Permit to Work’s (PTW’s), conduct inspections and ensure compliance to PTW controls
• Assist in preparing and conducting HSES audits and inspections
• Initiate, monitor, and report on the progress of audit and inspection findings
• Assist in the development and implementation of HSES initiatives
• Assist and participate in emergency response drills, including preparation of reports and inspection of equipment
• Participate in incident investigations and prepare reports as necessary

Skills

HSES experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Risk assessment

Education

Degree/Diploma in HSES

Job description

Job Overview

The HSES Specialist applies their conceptual knowledge of HSES and can act with a considerable degree of autonomy. They will have the ability to balance a field-based position and business administrative duties and are comfortable working in a dynamic environment.

Job Description

Job Overview

The HSES Specialist applies their conceptual knowledge of HSES and can act with a considerable degree of autonomy. They will have the ability to balance a field-based position and business administrative duties and are comfortable working in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and implementation of HSES plans, procedures and instructions
• Provide HSES guidance to frontline supervision and field personnel
• Provide mentorship and coaching to junior HSES staff
• Assist in HSES Prequalification subcontractors and vendors
• Monitor subcontractors and vendors to ensure compliance to safe work practices
• Participate in risk assessments and ensure risk registries are maintained up to date
• Participate and execute HSES activity plan
• Develop Toolbox Talk (TBT) plan and supporting material
• Observe / assist supervision during the delivery of TBTs
• Assist with the planning of Permit to Work’s (PTW’s), conduct inspections and ensure compliance to PTW controls
• Assist in preparing and conducting HSES audits and inspections
• Initiate, monitor, and report on the progress of audit and inspection findings
• Assist in the development and implementation of HSES initiatives
• Assist and participate in emergency response drills, including preparation of reports and inspection of equipment
• Participate in incident investigations and prepare reports as necessary

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Degree/Diploma or equivalent in HSES related subject
• 5 years of Oil and Gas HSES experience
• Conversant with local and international HSES laws, codes, and regulations
• Familiar with all company, facility, and project specific HSES terms, requirements, and deliverables
• Maintain key competencies associated with the HSES function
• Communication and presentation skills, both written and spoken
• Good interpersonal skills
• Conflict Resolution skills and leadership skills

Successful degree holding candidates will be required to provide a degree equivalency certificate issues by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Candidates who do not already have this available are recommended to commence the process to avoid delays in the offer and onboarding process.

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