HSE & Process Safety Manager

Meranti Green Steel; Muscat; On-site; OMR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Meranti Green Steel seeks an experienced HSE & Process Safety Manager to lead all Health, Safety, Environment and process safety activities across the DRI Plant lifecycle—from EPC through commissioning and operations.

Responsibilities include developing HSE strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving a Zero Harm culture across employees and contractors, with focus on high-hazard operations and environmental management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related engineering field.
• NEBOSH Diploma or higher required; CSP preferred.
• Experience with high-hazard industrial environments and EPC/OPC projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE governance and strategy for the DRI Plant project and operations.
• Drive compliance with regulations, permits and international standards.
• Lead construction HSE activities: site prep, structural, mechanical, electrical works, and commissioning safety.
• Manage Process Safety Management including HAZID/HAZOP/LOPA and MOC processes.
• Oversee environmental compliance: emissions, wastewater, waste management.

Skills

HSE leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Process safety

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or higher in OH&S / engineering

NEBOSH International Diploma

CSP (Certified Safety Professional)

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

ISO 14001 Lead Auditor

Process Safety Management Training

Incident Investigation Certification

Job description

Purpose/ Mission

The HSE & Process Safety Manager is responsible for leading and managing all Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), and Process Safety activities throughout the DRI Plant lifecycle, including Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC), Commissioning, Start-up, and Operations.

The role ensures full compliance with regulatory requirements, company standards, and international best practices while establishing a strong safety culture and safeguarding personnel, assets, the environment, and business continuity. The position plays a critical role in managing construction safety risks, process safety hazards, and operational excellence within a high-hazard industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• HSE Leadership & Governance
• Develop and implement the overall HSE strategy for the DRI Plant project and operational phases.
• Establish HSE objectives, targets, KPIs, and improvement programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, permits, corporate requirements, and international standards.
• Promote a Zero Harm culture across employees, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Provide HSE leadership to project, operations, maintenance, engineering, and contractor teams.
• Construction HSE Management
• Lead all HSE activities during site preparation, civil works, structural erection, mechanical installation, piping, refractory works, electrical and instrumentation construction.
• Review contractor HSE plans, risk assessments, method statements, and mobilization requirements.
• Monitor contractor compliance with project HSE requirements.
• Oversee high-risk construction activities including:
• Working at heights
• Heavy lifting and crane operations
• Confined space entry
• Hot work
• Excavation activities
• Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS)
• Electrical isolation
• Conduct HSE audits, inspections, and contractor performance evaluations.
• Drive proactive hazard identification and intervention programs.
• Commissioning & Start-up Safety
• Develop and implement commissioning and start-up HSE programs.
• Ensure safe introduction of energy, process gases, utilities, and raw materials into the facility.
• Lead Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).
• Verify readiness of emergency systems, fire protection systems, gas detection systems, and critical safety barriers.
• Participate in commissioning risk assessments and operational readiness reviews.
• Ensure safe execution of plant start-up activities.
• Process Safety Management (PSM)
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive Process Safety Management system.
• Lead hazard identification and risk assessment studies including:
• HAZID
• HAZOP
• LOPA
• Bow-Tie Analysis
• What-if Studies
• Manage Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Ensure integrity of Safety Critical Equipment and Safety Instrumented Systems.
• Support Asset Integrity and Mechanical Integrity programs.
• Lead investigations of process safety incidents and near misses.

Special focus areas include

• Natural gas systems
• Hydrogen-rich reducing gas systems
• Reformer operations
• Reduction furnace operations
• High-temperature process equipment
• Dust explosion prevention
• Fire and explosion risk management
• Operational HSE Management
• Lead HSE programs during plant operation.
• Ensure implementation of:
• Permit to Work (PTW)
• Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)
• Confined Space Entry
• Working at Height
• Hot Work Control
• Contractor Safety Management
• Conduct routine HSE audits and workplace inspections.
• Monitor occupational health and industrial hygiene programs.
• Ensure emergency preparedness and response capability.
• Environmental Management
• Manage environmental compliance programs.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee:
• Air emissions monitoring
• Dust control systems
• Wastewater management
• Hazardous waste management
• Resource efficiency programs
• Lead initiatives related to sustainability, decarbonization, and environmental performance improvement.
• Incident Investigation & Risk Management
• Lead investigations of injuries, property damage, environmental incidents, and process safety events.
• Conduct root cause analysis using recognized methodologies.
• Develop and track corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain site risk registers and risk mitigation plans.
• Emergency Response & Crisis Management
• Establish site emergency response systems.
• Lead emergency preparedness planning.
• Conduct drills for:
• Fire and explosion scenarios
• Gas release incidents
• Hydrogen leaks
• Confined space rescue
• Medical emergencies
• Coordinate with external emergency response agencies and authorities.
• Team Leadership
• Build and lead the HSE organization for both project and operational phases.
• Develop HSE competencies throughout the workforce.
• Coach managers and supervisors in safety leadership and risk management.
• Support workforce engagement and behavioral safety initiatives.
• Support the Oman Project Director in all relevant tasks where requested.

Requirements/ Skills/ Experience

• Experience in at least one of the following industries:
• DRI / Ironmaking
• Steel Manufacturing
• Petrochemical
• Refinery
• LNG
• Oil & Gas
• Power Generation
• Experience supporting EPC construction projects and operational facilities.
• Experience in commissioning and start-up of industrial plants is highly preferred.

Required Education/ Qualification/ Training

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Occupational Health & Safety, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 10 years of HSE experience in heavy industrial environments.
• Minimum 5 years in a management role.
• NEBOSH International Diploma
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
• ISO 14001 Lead Auditor
• Process Safety Management Training
• Incident Investigation Certification

Required Language Proficiency

English - Fluent