Engineer Road Safety

Gender; Oman; On-site; OMR 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Gender seeks a Road Safety Engineer to provide HSSE guidance for logistics and transportation within the Downstream scope. You will own road safety engineering standards and lead improvement efforts while coordinating with external providers and internal stakeholders.

The role requires 5–7 years in a similar Oil & Gas safety role, a bachelor degree in engineering and safety science, and strong command of English; Arabic is a plus. Field and office duties involve field operations and reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: bachelor degree in engineering and safety science or equivalent.
• Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English; Arabic desirable.
• 5–7 years of relevant Oil & Gas safety experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote road safety management awareness among employees and drivers.
• Lead investigations of motor vehicle incidents, near misses, and violations.
• Ensure Safe Journey Management and related procedures are followed.
• Coordinate IVMS performance and ongoing maintenance.
• Oversee road safety infrastructure and traffic sign management.
• Prepare and deliver safety reports and improvement actions.

Skills

Road safety management

Vehicle fleet safety

Incident investigations

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering and safety science

Tools

IVMS systems

GPS devices

Job description

Education Bachelor of Technology/Engineering()

Job Description

Job title

Road Safety Engineer

Grade

Stream

Commercial & Downstream - RPI

Function

HSSE Safety & NGLE Safety AP & Non-Plant

Location

Budget control

*OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*

Reporting to

TL Safety AP & non Plant

Direct reports

-

Job purpose

Provide HSSE Engineering safety guidance to the logistics and transportation activities & processes for RPI under TL Safety AP & non Plant scope s, acting as owner of HSSE road safety engineering standards, through; (1) Assesses and continues improvement OQ road safety performance. (2) IVMS systems supervision for OQ and contractors fleet, (3) Promote road safety compliance audits and inspections, and (4) Develop and provide safe journey management support to Downstream business; in order to provide exceptional support on all HSSE logistics and transportation matters at Downstream operations.

The position will act in accordance with the Group s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani s government & other legal justification s, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Road Safety performance management:

• Promote road safety management awareness among company employees and contractor community drivers.
• Ensure effective implementation of Road Safety Management & Control Procedure is implemented in OQ RPI
• Ensure road safety education to OQ RPI staff and contractors on company policies, procedures and relevant standards.
• Lead and facilitate investigations of Motor Vehicle Incidents (MVIs), near misses, and Road Safety Violations.
• Verifiy compliance with Safe Journey Management Systems and OQ RPI procedures as per company policies.
• Conduct and lead oad traffic safety assurance audits for company and contractors community land transport and commuting and provide recommendations for continual improvement.
• Oversee road safety systems regular maintenance and calibration services and coordinating with external service providers to ensure timely and effective execution.
• Lead management of road safety infrastructure, including traffic signs, road markings, and speed limits.
• Provide expert recommendations on road and barriers design in line with Oman Highway Design Manual, and associated industry best practices.
• Identify and introduce innovative technologies and solutions to enhance company road safety performance
• Lead OQ RPI fleet management contracts and procurements technical specification/evalution to ensure compliance with the approved road safety standards and specifications.
• Monitor and verify compliance with OPAL road safety standard at OQ RPI.

IVMS, Road Safety Systems & Technologies.

• Ensure Company vehicles and contractors community are equipped with approved IVMS systems, associated ancillary devices such as GPS satellite communication tools to ensure effective tracking, and distress call feature is enabled all the time.
• Ensure the electronic systems and associated devices installed in vehicles to monitor driver activities are able to identify behaviours such as excessive speed, harsh braking, rapid acceleration and fatigue assistance systems are effectively managed.
• Monitor and tracks journeys in real time using IVMS live tracking systems and communication tools, ensuring vehicles safely reach their final destinations.
• Maintain active communication with drivers and intervene before, during and after the journey as per the Safe Journey Management.
• Initiate and lead Man Lost emergency response procedure search and rescue teams to locate the vehicle and driver.
• Identify, report and coordinate resolution of any malfunction or failure of IVMS and associated devices of the company vehicles and ensuring timely repair and restoration. Prepares and Prepare and submit the daily, weekly and monthlyreports on any non-compliance or at risk driving practices or behaviours.
• Manage road safety enforcement systems, including radars, ensuring proper maintenance, calibration, and functionality.
• Generate and distribute monthly IVMS performance reports for OQ RPI drivers to relevant stakeholders, including key findings and improvement actions.

Key interactions

Internal: Internal: RPI Department Heads, Employees.

External: External Auditors, Insurance Companies, Contractors

Notable Working Conditions.

Field Operations and office environment, Moderate to intensive computer screen use.

Education requirements

Minimum qualifications for this position is a bachelor degree in engineering and safety science or equivalent.

Language requirements

Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) | Arabic - Native (desirable)

Background and experience

Competencies and skills

• 5-7 years Relevant experience in a similar role within the Oil and Gas industry preferable in Upstream & Petroleum processes.