Sr HSE & ERT Specialist

Tanqeeb; Muscat; On-site; OMR 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb is seeking a Senior HSE & Emergency Response Specialist to support HSE programs across mining and processing facilities. You will provide technical expertise in health and safety, process safety, and emergency preparedness, ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

The role covers hazard identification, risk assessments, incident investigations, contractor management, and environmental compliance, with a focus on maintaining emergency response readiness

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of HSE and Emergency Response experience in mining, mineral processing, metals, cement, heavy industry, or oil & gas.
• Minimum 3 years in open-pit mining and/or mineral processing operations.
• Experience in emergency response planning and firefighting operations.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and risk assessments.
• Certifications such as NEBOSH IGC or IOSH Managing Safely preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in investigations of incidents, injuries, near misses, property damage, process safety events, environmental incidents, and dangerous occurrences.
• Coordinate and monitor action items until closure with comprehensive reports and lessons learned.
• Develop, review, and maintain Emergency Response Plans for mining and process plant operations.
• Coordinate emergency drills, training, and competency management programs with external organizations.

Skills

HSE

Emergency Response

Incident Investigation

Contractor Mgmt

Environmental Compliance

Occupational Safety

Process Safety

Mining Safety

Emergency Preparedness

Fire Protection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety

Job description

Brief Posting Description

The Senior HSE & Emergency Response Specialist is responsible for supporting the implementation and continual improvement of Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), Emergency Response, Fire Protection, and Environmental Management programs across mining operations, process plant facilities, workshops, warehouses, camps, and associated infrastructure.

The role provides technical expertise in occupational health and safety, process plant safety, mining safety, emergency preparedness, firefighting, rescue operations, incident investigation, contractor management, and environmental compliance. The position ensures operational activities are conducted safely and in compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and international best practices while maintaining emergency response readiness across all MMC operations.

Detailed Description

MINING & PROCESS PLANT HSE MANAGEMENT

Support implementation and continual improvement of the Company's HSE Management System.

Conduct HSE inspections and audits across open-pit mining operations, crushing plants, process plants, workshops, warehouses, laboratories, fuel storage facilities, and camps.

Monitor compliance with company HSE procedures, permit-to-work systems, and regulatory requirements.

Participate in Hazard Identification (HAZID), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Task Risk Assessments (TRA), and Critical Risk Management processes.

Monitor safe operation of mining equipment, haul roads, crushers, conveyors, stackers, reclaimers, mills, screening plants, and associated facilities.

Support implementation of critical controls for mobile equipment, working at height, confined space entry, lifting operations, energy isolation (LOTO), and blasting activities.

Conduct workplace exposure assessments related to dust, chemical exposure, noise, vibration, heat stress, and occupational health hazards.

Review contractor activities and monitor contractor HSE compliance.

Support operational departments in developing safe work procedures and risk mitigation measures.

Promote a proactive safety culture through field engagement, coaching, and leadership interaction.

PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Support process safety management activities within crushing, screening, ore handling, beneficiation, and processing facilities.

Participate in process hazard reviews and risk assessments.

Monitor implementation of process safety controls and operational safeguards.

Assist in identifying potential process safety risks associated with equipment failures, fires, explosions, chemical releases, and loss of containment events.

Participate in Management of Change (MOC) reviews.

Support emergency shutdown and business continuity planning activities.

INCIDENT INVESTIGATION & REPORTING

Lead or participate in investigations of all incidents, injuries, near misses, property damage, process safety events, environmental incidents, and dangerous occurrences.

Conduct root cause analysis and develop preventive and corrective actions.

Track and monitor action items until closure.

Prepare comprehensive investigation reports and lessons-learned communications.

Analyze trends and recommend improvement initiatives.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE & FIRE PROTECTION

Respond to emergencies including fires, medical emergencies, rescue incidents, equipment failures, chemical releases, and environmental incidents.

Perform industrial firefighting activities involving fixed plant facilities, mobile equipment, fuel storage areas, workshops, and buildings.

Conduct rescue operations including vehicle extrication, confined space rescue, rope rescue, and recovery operations.

Participate in mine rescue activities when required.

Coordinate emergency response activities during operational incidents.

Maintain readiness of emergency response facilities and resources.

Provide Emergency First Aid and CPR as required.

Support emergency evacuation and emergency communications during incidents.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Develop, review, and update Emergency Response Plans (ERP) for mining and process plant operations.

Conduct emergency drills and simulations for:

• Mine emergencies
• Process plant incidents
• Fire scenarios
• Chemical spills
• Confined space rescue
• Medical emergencies
• Vehicle accidents
• Environmental emergencies

Evaluate drill effectiveness and implement improvement actions.

Coordinate with Civil Defence, Ambulance Services, hospitals, and other external emergency organizations.

Support emergency response training and competency management programs.

Education:

Bachalor s Degree in Health and Safety, Fire and Safety, or a related discipline required.

Certifications:

NEBOSH - IGC / IOSH Managing Safely is mandatory

Following certifications are added advantages.

• NEBOSH International Diploma
• Incident Investigation Certification
• Industrial Firefighting Certification
• Emergency Response & Rescue Certification
• Mine Rescue Certification
• First Aid & CPR Certification
• Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Response Certification
• Confined Space Rescue Certification
• Incident Command System (ICS) Training

Experience:

Minimum 7 years of HSE and Emergency Response experience in mining, mineral processing, metals, cement, heavy industry, or oil & gas sectors.

Minimum 3 years in open-pit mining and/or mineral processing operations.

Experience in emergency response planning and firefighting operations.

Experience conducting incident investigations and risk assessments.