Lead HSE Engineer

KBR; Ahmadi; On-site; KWD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Lead HSE Engineer to support the HSE function on a KOC PMC project in Kuwait. You will coordinate safety policies, develop the HSE Management System for the project, and ensure compliance with Kuwaiti and international standards.

The role involves guidance to EPC contractors, data reporting, audits, and building professional relationships with KOC and regulators. A robust background in oil & gas HSE is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering
• Total post-graduation experience: minimum 12 years
• Oil & Gas post-graduation experience: minimum 8 years
• Leading HSE Engineer role: minimum 5 years
• Experience with design, construction, commissioning and maintenance of oil/gas installations
• Experience with HSE management systems, reporting and audit procedures
• Excellent written coordination and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop, update and maintain in-house procedures
• Familiarity with local and international safety standards
• Two or more HSE certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, ISO 14001 / OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor)

Responsibilities

• Monitor EPC contractor HSE Management System and advise for compliance
• Ensure project Risk Management Plan is developed and implemented
• Oversee subcontractor ITB processes per KOC expectations
• Provide HSE guidance through interpretation of policies and regulations
• Maintain statistical health and safety data and training programs
• Ensure Kuwait legislative requirements are disseminated to stakeholders
• Review contractor Safety Management System and advise on changes
• Build relationships with KOC, regulators and EPCs
• Conduct site visits, safety talks and training sessions
• Promote safe work practices and safety observations
• Assist in accident investigations and develop safety initiatives
• Ensure inductions meet SMS requirements for new hires and subcontractors

Skills

Lead HSE

HSE coordination

Verbal communication

Written communication

Audits

Procedures development

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering

Job description

Title: Lead HSE Engineer Job Title Lead HSE Engineer Project KBR’s Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) group is looking for a Lead HSE Engineer to support HSE function on PMC Project with Kuwait Oil Company in Kuwait.

Summary Section The Lead HSE engineer will coordinate implementation of the KOC PMC Safety policies, HSE Management System and Project specific HSE Management Plans as they apply to the project. He will ensure that the site complies with the relevant HSE Legislation and KOC HSE requirements. He will develop and implement the project HSE MS. He will develop and maintain Statistical data for the Project and prepare reports as required for the KBR KOC PMC HSEQ Manager.

Mandatory Qualifications including Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering
• Minimum 12 years total post-graduation experience.
• Minimum 8 years Oil & Gas post-graduation experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Lead HSE Engineer role.
• Practical experience of design, construction, commissioning and maintenance aspects of oil/gas installations.
• Practical experience with HSE management systems, reporting and audit procedures.
• Excellent written coordination and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop, update and maintain in-house procedures.
• Must be conversant with local and international saftey standards and norms.
• Must possess two or more HSE certifications (certified courses) in General Industrial Safety, Construction Safety, Environmental Management, industrial Hygiene, ISO 14001 / OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor, NEBOSH, ICertOSH, ASSE Certificate in Global Safety Management or equivalent courses.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor the EPC contractor HSE Management System and provide advice and assistance to EPC HSE managers so they comply in a consistent way to reduce the risk to the project employees and the environment.
• Ensure the EPC contractors develop implement and maintain a specific project Risk Management Plan
• Ensure EPC contractor subcontractor selection (ITB) processes are developed and implemented on a timely basis in accordance with KOC expectations.
• Provide advice and guidance to the EPC contractor management team on HSE issues through the interpretation of KOC policies and statutory requirements.
• Ensure EPC contractors establish and maintain statistical data concerning all matters of health and safety, training programs with which to provide a basis for development of further health and safety activities, to highlight trends for future action.
• Monitor compliance with all Kuwait legislative requirements including the dissemination of information to PMC and EPC managers and employees regarding amendments/ additions to requirements as they come into effect.
• Review EPC contractor Safety Management System and advise of required changes.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with KOC, regulatory bodies and EPC contractors to foster the professional image of KBR.
• Visit the project site on a regular basis to ensure interest and awareness of HSE is maintained, conduct regular safety talks and safety training sessions relative to the nature of activities being undertaken

Other key activities shall include but not be limited to the following: Pro-actively visit site and with the EPC contractor implement safety measures-promote/ensure safe work practices Ensure quality safety observation program is implemented and maintained on each site/project and ensure follow up on findings Assist EPC contractor construction management personnel in identifying hazards and in planning and organizing the work such that a safe working environment is maintained. Assist EPC sub-contractor Safety advisors and site management in the development and revision of specific site safety programmes. Maintain a HS&E audit and assessment program for the location. Carry out regular inspections of the work areas with the respective EPC contractor line manager and or HSE representative and prepare reports. Disseminate safety information throughout the workplace via bulletin boards, posters, newsletters etc. Assist EPC contractor line management and or construction supervisors in accident investigation process and report accordingly. Develop and implement safety initiatives to continually improve, achieve and maintain stated safety performance and objectives. Ensure HSE safety inductions are undertaken in accordance with the EPC contractor SMS requirements for all new employees of the company and its subcontractors Monitor the availability and use of safety apparel and equipment. Provide advice to the EPC subcontractor supervision on the development of project specific procedures and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) training, Advise subcontractor supervisory staff and employees in the implementation of strategies to identify and control potential hazards and in the use of the hierarchy of controls Ensure all lines of communication on HSE-matters remain open and effective between all parties particularly KOC,KBR, EPC contractors and their sub-contractors.

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