Site HSE Manager

Kanadevia Inova; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 335,000 - 603,000; Full time

Job summary

Kanadevia Inova seeks an experienced Site HSE Leader to drive the project HSE program on site in Abu Dhabi. You will lead the KVI and contractor teams to implement and comply with HSE requirements and ensure on-site standards are met.

The role requires strong HSE leadership on construction/commissioning sites in the Middle East, with UAE regulations familiarity and ISO standards experience. You will coordinate with regulatory bodies and deliver regular HSE training and reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Health Safety Environment or Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience at site as HSE leader for Construction/Commissioning.
• Familiar with international HSE regulations and best practices.
• Previous experience in the Middle East would be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership and commitment to Health Safety and Environment on site.
• Lead KVI and contractor teams to implement and comply with HSE requirements.
• Develop, maintain and implement the Site HSE Management System per company/certification standards.
• Update HSE documentation during all project phases as needed.
• Monitor compliance with legal requirements and regulations.
• Intervene decisively to enforce HSE standards on site for all personnel.
• Advise and support all HSE matters at all levels within the site organization.
• Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments to reduce risks to ALARP.
• Ensure RAMS are reviewed and work is performed per RAMS.
• Support Site Manager on correct implementation of Permit to Work system.
• Act as main contact with regulatory authorities on HSE issues.
• Undertake incident investigations and reporting.
• Perform internal HSE inspections and audits on site.

Skills

HSE leadership

Communication skills

Leadership

MS Office

Problem solving

Education

Degree in HSE or Engineering

NEBOSH or equivalent

ISO 14001/45001 auditor

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Demonstrate leadership and commitment to Health Safety and Environment. Actively encourage and lead the KVI and contractor teams to implement and comply with project HSE requirements
• Liaise with KVI corporate HSE
• Develop maintain and implement the Site Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management System line with company and external certification requirements
• Update the HSE documentation during all the project phases when deemed necessary
• Monitor compliance with legal requirements
• Intervene in a strong and persuasive manner in HSE matters on site and ensures HSE standards are adhered to on site by all.
• Advise and support all HSE matters at all levels within the site organization
• Develop and apply hazard identification and risk assessment to reduce the risks to ALARP
• Ensure that risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are reviewed with regards to HSE requirement and that work is carried out in accordance with the RAMS
• Support Site Manager on the correct implementation of the Permit to Work system
• Act as the main point of contact between the regulatory authorities and the project on HSE issues
• Undertake incident investigation and reporting
• Undertake internal inspections and audits of HSE standards on site and the work practices employed
• Organize and participates to HSE meetings
• Liaise with other HSE professionals (both internal and external) in order to achieve a positive HSE culture
• Assist in emergency response at site
• Ensure medical examinations (i.e. drug and alcohol testing etc.) of all staff is carried out as appropriate on site
• Ensure that a professional and competent team of Site HSE Advisors is in place
• Undertake site HSE inductions and provides regular HSE training / information for new employees
• Ensure the HSE content of training provided by the Company is up to date relevant and high quality
• Monitor regularly the HSE performance through dedicated KPIs and send monthly reports
• Establish lessons learned for current and future projects
• Record information into company database system (PIRS) and keep records up to date
• Support on HSE qualification assessment of suppliers

Qualifications :

• Degree in Health Safety Environment or Engineering or an internationally recognized HSE qualification (e.g. NEBOSH or equivalent)
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience at site as HSE leader for Construction / Commissioning with experience in large international consortium projects
• Familiar with international HSE regulations and best international practices.
• Previous experience in the Middle East would be preferred
• Familiar with UAE regulations will be a plus
• Sound knowledge of Management systems (ISO SCC)
• Certification as an ISO 14001 and 45001 auditor would be a plus
• Good knowledge of MS Office.

Additional Information :

• Strong assertiveness as well as a conceptual mindset with implementation strength and a high sense of responsibility
• Strong planning and organizational talent as well as a structured and solution-oriented way of working
• Communication and leadership skills
• Incident and investigation management experience
• Fit to work in multicultural working environment
• Problem solving oriented flexible and reliable

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time