HSSE Advisor

Tawteen; Muscat; On-site; OMR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tawteen seeks an experienced HSSE Manager to lead the project’s health, safety, security, and environment program in Oman. You will establish the HSSE plan, ensure approval by NEDC, set up the HSSE organisation, and maintain compliance with Omani laws while coordinating training, auditing, and incident management.

The role requires strong leadership, English/Arabic communication, and a proven track record in heavy industry or utilities, with NEBOSH/IOSH certification and DCRP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HSSE, Occupational Safety, or related field as required by DCRP
• NEBOSH and/or IOSH certificate
• HSSE experience in utilities or heavy industry with DCRP experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare the Project HSE Plan and HSSE management system with NEDC approval
• Set up the HSSE organization chart with roles and reporting lines
• Maintain HSSEMS including listed procedures and policies
• Ensure compliance with Omani laws and regulations
• Lead risk assessments and PTW processes before any work starts
• Oversee training, competency, and authorizations for workers
• Manage PPE, tools, and equipment control and inspections
• Coordinate HSSE inspections, audits, and corrective actions
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations and reporting
• Coordinate emergency preparedness and driving safety programs
• Maintain HSSE KPI scorecard with management
• Ensure effective environmental management and waste handling

Skills

HSSE knowledge

Safety management

Leadership

Communication

Arabic/English bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in HSSE/occupational safety

NEBOSH and/or IOSH certification

Job description

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. HSSE Management System and Planning
   • Prepare the Project HSE Plan and the project HSSE management system and submit them to NEDC HSSE for written approval before mobilization. No work can start without this approval
   • Set up the project HSSE organization chart showing roles, responsibilities, authority and who reports to whom
   • Put into practice and keep up to date the NEDC HSSE Management System HSSEMS including
     • HSSE Policy NEDC-HSSE-PY-01
     • Electrical Safety Rules NEDC-HSSE-GL-01
     • HSE Management Plan NEDC-HSSE-PL-04
     • HSE Requirements for Contractors NEDC-HSSE-OP-02
     • Incident Management Procedure NEDC-HSSE-SP-04
     • Emergency Management Procedure NEDC-HSSE-SP-07
     • Lifting Operations Procedure NEDC-HSSE-OP-05
     • PPE Procedure NEDC-HSSE-OP-08
     • Work Safety Plan WSP Procedure NEDC-HSSE-GL-02
     • Working at Height Procedure NEDC-HSSE-GL-06
     • Hygiene Manual NEDC-HSSE-ML-02
     • Authorization Procedure
     • The HSE Risk Register
     • LV Disconnection and Reconnection Guidelines
   • Keep the project in line with Omani law including
     • Labour Law Royal Decree 53 2023
     • Ministerial Decision 286 2008 on occupational health and safety
     • Ministerial Decision 4 2021
     • Environmental Protection Law Royal Decree 114 2001
     • Traffic Law
     • Civil Defense rules
   • Send NEDC a monthly progress report on how the approved Project HSE Plan is being carried out
2. Risk Assessment Permit to Work and Work Controls
   • Lead and review risk assessments for all activities including live-network work switching isolation and earthing lifting and working at height
   • Make sure the NEDC Permit to Work PTW system is used and that Work Safety Plans WSPs PTWs and Letters of Authorization LOAs are in place before any work starts
   • Make sure traffic management is in place at field sites including signs cones and barriers caution tape and safe work zones
   • Use your stop-work authority whenever you see unsafe acts unsafe conditions or work on live equipment without proper controls
3. Competency Authorization and Training
   • Check that every worker is trained competent and holds valid DCRP approval and NEDC authorization for their job before they are deployed
   • Keep records of authorizations training and competency
   • Track renewal dates and remove or reassign anyone whose authorization has expired been suspended or does not match their task right away
   • Plan deliver and record the required training
     • Safety Rules and HSSE
     • First Aid
     • Fire Fighting
     • Working at Height
     • Scaffolding
     • Driving Safety
     • Environment and Waste Management
     • Risk Assessment
     • Any HSSE courses NEDC makes mandatory
   • Give inductions to new staff subcontractors and visitors
   • Report training details and sign-offs to NEDC
   • Keep valid medical fitness records for people doing safety-critical work such as working at height operating equipment or driving
4. PPE Tools and Equipment Control
   • Make sure only tools equipment and PPE on the NEDC Approved List are bought and used This includes arc-rated clothing electrical gloves face shields helmets safety footwear and fall protection
   • For any item not on the list or any alternative brand prepare the technical specifications certificates test reports and samples for NEDC HSSE to approve before anything is bought
   • Arrange regular inspection maintenance and replacement of PPE and tools and have any rejected or non-approved items removed straight away
5. Inspections Audits and Corrective Actions
   • Carry out planned and surprise HSSE inspections and audits of work sites offices camps vehicles tools and records
   • Record what you find give out corrective actions and follow them up until they are closed within the agreed time
   • Go along with NEDC and third-party inspections and audits Coordinate up to three independent third-party HSSE audits if NEDC asks for them
   • Check that offices camps and accommodation meet Ministerial Decision 286 2008 on space sanitation drinking water ventilation fire safety food hygiene and waste management
6. Incident and Near-Miss Management
   • Make sure all incidents near-misses unsafe conditions and environmental events are reported to NEDC immediately
   • Lead investigations with NEDC HSSE find the root causes and track corrective and preventive actions until they are closed
   • Keep incident records and man-hour records
7. Emergency Preparedness
   • Coordinate emergency preparedness and response plans in line with NEDC-HSSE-SP-07 and Civil Defense requirements
   • Organize drills and make sure first aid kits fire extinguishers and emergency equipment are available at all offices and in all vehicles
8. Driving Safety and IVMS
   • Track driving behaviour through the In-Vehicle Monitoring System IVMS especially speeding and seatbelt use
   • Prepare the monthly driving safety report for NEDC HSSE It covers trends repeat offenders KPI and RAG red amber green scores and recommended actions
   • Check that vehicles are roadworthy and carry the required safety equipment first aid kit fire extinguisher warning beacon Arrange retraining or removal of drivers who break the rules
9. Environmental Management
   • Make sure waste is handled and disposed of correctly spills are prevented and responded to and environmental laws are followed
   • Report environmental events and make sure any clean-up is done properly
10. HSSE Reporting and KPI Performance
    • Submit the Monthly HSSE Report through the NEDC HSSE system by the 5th of each month It must include
      • Man-hours
      • Staffing changes
      • Training
      • Inspections and audits
      • Findings and their close-out status
      • PTW statistics
      • Incidents and near-misses
      • Environmental events
      • HSSE KPIs
    • Manage the project s monthly NEDC HSSE KPI scorecard
    • Work with company management to fix every non-conformance NEDC raises so the company avoids HSSE penalties

Required

• Omani national
• Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in HSSE, Occupational Safety, or a related field, as required by DCRP
• NEBOSH and/or IOSH certificate
• HSSE experience in utilities (preferably electrical power) or heavy industry, meeting DCRP minimum experience
• Proven experience with HSSE KPIs and incident reporting
• Must pass the NEDC interview and/or exam, and be approved by NEDC HSSE and DCRP
• Valid Omani (ROP) driving licence
• Good spoken and written Arabic and English

Preferred

• Experience with NEDC/Nama HSSEMS, PTW and LOA systems, and the Electrical Safety Rules
• Knowledge of 33kV, 11kV and LV distribution network hazards, including arc flash, switching, and isolation and earthing
• Experience with IVMS-based driving safety programs
• Experience as an internal auditor (e.g., ISO 45001 or ISO 14001)