HSSE MANAGER (Health, Safety, Security and Environment)

HSSE MANAGER (Health, Safety, Security and Environment); Muscat; On-site; OMR 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualifications

• Bachelor of science in Occupational Safety, health, and environment.
• Minimum 10 years in HSE management with at least 3 years in senior leadership in heavy industry.
• NEBOSH Diploma and ISO 45001/ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to promote a strong HSSE culture across the mine site.
• Lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the HSE Management System (HSEMS).
• Lead contractor HSSE management framework with audits and performance evaluation.
• Monitor HSSE indicators and report to site leadership and corporate management.
• Coordinate site security operations including access control and asset protection.

Skills

Leadership

HSE Management

Risk Assessment

Incident Investigation

Audit & Compliance

Education

Bachelor in Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment

Job description

HSSE Leadership, Governance andManagement System

• Provide visible leadershipand direction to promote a strong and proactive HSSE culture across the minesite.
• Support senior managementin integrating HSSE considerations into operational planning anddecision-making.
• Promote and enforce thecompany’s Stop Work Authority, ensuring employees and contractors have theauthority to stop unsafe work.
• Participate in seniormanagement meetings to provide HSSE guidance on operational risks and strategicdecisions.
• Lead the development,implementation, and continuous improvement of the site HSE Management System(HSEMS) in alignment with company and corporate requirements.
• Lead HSSE managementreview processes in accordance with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Monitor, evaluate, andreport on the performance of the HSE Management System including incidents,non-conformances, audit findings, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain and periodicallyreview the site Risk Register to ensure operational risks are identified,assessed, and effectively controlled.
• Lead structured root causeanalyses for incidents, near misses, and high-risk events to identifycorrective and preventive actions.

Operational Risk Management andCompliance

• Ensure Standard OperatingProcedures (SOPs), Safe Work Instructions (SWIs), and Method Statementseffectively support mining and processing activities including drilling andblasting, load and haul, crushing, processing, maintenance, laboratory, andsupport services.
• Facilitate and verifytask-based risk assessments (JSA/JHA) for high-risk activities such asblasting, confined space entry, working at height, lifting operations, and hotwork.
• Conduct regular workplaceinspections across operational areas including pit, waste dumps, haul roads,workshops, processing plant, tailings facilities, fuel farms, and campfacilities.
• Liaise with suppliers andservice providers for the inspection, calibration, and maintenance of HSEequipment including gas detection systems, PPE, environmental monitoringequipment, and emergency response systems.

Contractor HSSE Management

• Establish and maintain acontractor HSSE management framework including contractor prequalification,onboarding, monitoring, and performance evaluation.
• Ensure contractors complywith company HSSE standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct contractor HSSEaudits and inspections to verify compliance with contractual safetyobligations.
• Monitor contractor safetyperformance and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.

HSSE Performance Monitoring andReporting

• Monitor HSSE performanceindicators including leading and lagging indicators.
• Track key performancemetrics including LTIFR, TRIFR, near-miss reporting, safety observations, auditperformance, and corrective action closure.
• Analyse incident trendsand provide recommendations to reduce operational risks.
• Provide regular HSSEperformance reports and recommendations to site leadership and corporatemanagement.

Requirements

Preferred Training

• NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health& Safety (or equivalent) is required.
• ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certificationsare strongly preferred.
• Certificationin incident

Education

• Bachelor of science in Occupational Safety, health,and environment.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in HSE management, with at least 3 yearsin a senior or supervisory HSE leadership position within heavy industry(mining, quarrying, construction, oil & gas, or similar high-riskoperations).
• Proven experience in establishing and developing HSE teams, systems,and site-based safety culture during project development, construction,commissioning, or operational start-up phases is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing and maintaining HSE ManagementSystems aligned with Omani legal requirements, including Ministry of Labourregulations and Environmental Authority compliance obligations.
• Experience liaising with Omani regulatory authorities and supportingsite inspections, audits, and reporting requirements.
• Strong experience in contractor HSE management within multi-contractorenvironments.
• Practical experience in incident investigation, risk assessment, andemergency response coordination in operational environments.
• Competent in health and safety documentation management, includingpreparation of procedures, risk registers, reports, regulatory submissions, andaudit documentation.
• Experience in coordinating or overseeing site security operations,including management of security contractors, access control systems, and assetprotection in industrial or remote site environments is an advantage.
• Experience overseeing or coordinating industrial site securityoperations, including management of security personnel, access control systems,and asset protection, is an advantage.