HSES Manager

The Shaw Group; Manama; On-site; BHD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shaw Group is seeking an experienced HSES Manager to lead facility-wide Health, Safety, Environment & Security initiatives across our MENA pipe fabrication operations. You will drive compliance, manage ISO 45001/14001 systems, and coordinate with authorities and emergency services.

Ideal candidates bring a strong track record in HSES leadership, emergency response, and regulatory coordination, with preference for ADNOC/Saudi Aramco project exposure and ADOSH certification.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor degree in Engineering, Occup Health & Safety or equivalent.
• NEBOSH IGC (Level 3) or equivalent qualification.
• ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certifications.
• Strong experience in facility-level HSES management, emergency response, firefighting, and rescue operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all facility-level HSES activities, policies, and compliance initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with HSES regulations, legal requirements, and company standards.
• Implement and maintain ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Oversee emergency preparedness, firefighting, evacuation drills, and rescue operations.
• Conduct safety inspections, risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
• Drive HSES training, awareness programs, toolbox talks, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with operations teams, government authorities, and external emergency response agencies.
• Monitor HSES performance, KPIs, corrective actions, and environmental compliance.

Skills

HSES management

Emergency response

Firefighting

Rescue operations

Regulatory compliance

ADNOC/Saudi Aramco projects

ADOSH Practitioner

Pipe fabrication understanding

Structural steel

Modular fabrication

EPC operations

Confined-space rescue

Working-at-height rescue

Advanced firefighting

Advanced first aid

ISO 14001 Lead Auditor

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

Education

Diploma or bachelor's degree in Engineering or Occupational Health & Safety

NEBOSH IGC (Level 3) or equivalent

Job description

The Shaw Group is looking for an experienced HSES Manager to lead facility-wide Health, Safety, Environment & Security initiatives across our pipe fabrication operations in the MENA region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all facility-level HSES activities, policies, and compliance initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable HSES regulations, legal requirements, and company standards.
• Implement and maintain ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Oversee emergency preparedness, firefighting, evacuation drills, and rescue operations.
• Conduct safety inspections, risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
• Drive HSES training, awareness programs, toolbox talks, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with operations teams, government authorities, and external emergency response agencies.
• Monitor HSES performance, KPIs, corrective actions, and environmental compliance.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or an equivalent qualification.
• Preferably 10 years of relevant experience in Oil & Gas, EPC, or fabrication environments.
• NEBOSH IGC (Level 3) or equivalent qualification.
• ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certifications.
• Strong experience in facility-level HSES management, emergency response, firefighting, and rescue operations.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and government authority coordination.

Preferred Experience

• Pipe fabrication, structural steel, modular fabrication, or EPC operations.
• Experience working on ADNOC or Saudi Aramco projects will be an advantage.
• ADOSH Practitioner certification will be an added advantage.
• Training in confined-space rescue, working-at-height rescue, advanced firefighting, and advanced first aid.

What We Are Looking For

A strong HSES leader with excellent decision-making, communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership capabilities who can drive a proactive safety culture across fabrication operations.