Senior HSSE Director

Gender; Oman; On-site; OMR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mazoon Mining Company seeks an HSSE Director to lead a company-wide health, safety, security and environment strategy across a 2.5 Mtpa copper operation. The role reports to the CEO and drives zero-harm culture, regulatory compliance, and continuous HSSE improvement across all sites and open pits.

You will oversee hazard identification, risk assessment, permit-to-work, incident investigations, and ESG alignment with MDO commitments while mentoring the HSSE team and engaging with regulators and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Postgraduate HSSE/Engineering/Business Management qualification desirable.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent required.
• Lead Auditor certifications (ISO 45001/ISO 14001) desirable.
• Emergency Response Certification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve HSSE strategy, management system, and culture.
• Lead safety, health, environment and security across mining/processing operations.
• Provide strategic HSSE advice to CEO, Board, and leadership team.
• Set and monitor HSSE KPIs and reporting to CEO/Board.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, audits, and incident investigations.
• Lead emergency preparedness, response drills, and training for staff.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Emergency planning

Hazard identification

Auditing

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

People development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Postgraduate qualification in HSSE/Engineering/Business Management

NEBOSH Diploma

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor

ISO 14001 Lead Auditor

Emergency Response Certification

Job description

Education Bachelor of Technology/Engineering

Category Research & Development

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE: The HSSE Director is the most senior health, safety, security, and environment executive at Mazoon Mining Company, reporting directly to the CEO. The role carries company-wide accountability for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of all HSSE frameworks, systems, and culture across a 2.5 Mtpa copper processing operation with six active open pits. The HSSE Director leads the organisation toward a zero-harm workplace, ensures full compliance with Omani regulatory requirements and international standards, and embeds HSSE as a core value throughout all phases of commissioning, ramp-up, and sustained production.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

HSSE STRATEGY & LEADERSHIP

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Company's HSSE strategy, management system, and culture in alignment with international standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001) and Omani regulatory requirements.
• Champion a zero-harm culture by visibly leading safety behaviour, holding all levels of the organisation accountable, and embedding HSSE as a non-negotiable value.
• Provide strategic HSSE advice to the CEO, Board, and executive leadership team on all matters relating to safety, environment, and security.
• Set and monitor HSSE performance targets, KPIs, and leading/lagging indicators; report regularly to the CEO and Board.

SAFETY & HEALTH MANAGEMENT

2. Occupational Health & Safety

• Lead the design and implementation of site-wide safety management systems covering all mining, processing, maintenance, and support activities.
• Oversee hazard identification, risk assessment, and control processes (HAZID, HAZOP, task risk assessments) across all operational phases.
• Ensure robust permit-to-work, lockout/tagout, confined space, working-at-heights, and other critical control systems are in place and enforced.
• Establish and manage occupational health programmes including fitness-for-work, industrial hygiene, and health surveillance.
• Ensure all HSSE incidents, near-misses, and observations are promptly reported, rigorously investigated, and root causes addressed through systemic corrective actions.
• Lead and oversee major incident investigations; present findings and corrective action plans to the CEO and Board.
• Maintain a lessons-learned database and ensure findings are shared and embedded across all departments.

ENVIRONMENT & SECURITY

• Oversee the Company's environmental management system including air quality, water management, tailings management, land rehabilitation, and waste management.
• Ensure full compliance with all environmental permits, conditions of approval, and applicable Omani environmental legislation.
• Lead environmental monitoring programmes and ensure timely, accurate reporting to regulatory authorities.
• Drive continuous improvement in environmental performance and support the Company's ESG commitments to MDO.

5. Security Management

• Establish and manage a site security framework covering access control, asset protection, personnel security, and emergency response.
• Ensure security plans are current, tested, and aligned with Omani regulatory requirements and industry best practice.
• Manage relationships with relevant government security agencies and emergency services.

COMPLIANCE, EMERGENCY RESPONSE & PEOPLE

6. Regulatory Compliance & Reporting

• Maintain all required HSSE licences, permits, and regulatory approvals; manage relationships with the Ministry of Energy & Minerals, Ministry of Environment, and other relevant authorities.
• Ensure HSSE reporting obligations to regulators, lenders, and MDO are met accurately and on time.
• Lead HSSE audits, inspections, and third-party assurance reviews; track and close out all findings.

7. Emergency Preparedness & Response

• Develop, maintain, and regularly test the Company's emergency response plan covering all credible site emergency scenarios.
• Lead emergency drills, exercises, and post-drill improvement programmes.
• Serve as the Company's primary point of contact for emergency response coordination with government and community stakeholders.
• Build, lead, and develop the HSSE team across site and corporate functions.
• Champion Omanisation targets within the HSSE function and develop national talent through structured mentoring and training programmes.
• Deliver HSSE training and competency development programmes for all employees and contractors.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related discipline mandatory.
• A postgraduate qualification in HSSE, Engineering, or Business Management is highly desirable.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (e.g. IOSH, CSP) required.
• ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Lead Auditor certification is highly desirable.
• Emergency Response Management certification is an advantage.
• Minimum 15 years of HSSE experience in mining, oil & gas, or heavy industrial operations, with at least 5 years in a senior HSSE leadership role.
• Proven track record of leading HSSE functions through major project commissioning, ramp-up, and sustained production phases.
• Deep knowledge of Omani HSSE legislation, environmental regulations, and regulatory engagement.
• Experience managing HSSE for open-pit mining and mineral processing operations is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in building and sustaining a zero-harm safety culture across large, diverse workforces.