HSE Superintendent

Orion Engineering Services Limited; Doha; On-site; QAR 327,000 - 437,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm seeks a competent HSE Superintendent to manage construction site safety and compliance in Doha, Qatar. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in health and safety within Asian construction yards, demonstrated leadership in HSE policy implementation, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The role is temporary, with a contract duration of 12 months. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience in HSE.
• Strong auditing and HSE policy promotion skills.
• Ability to manage risk effectively on site.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all construction activities related to HSE.
• Supervise compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Conduct inspections and ensure proper PPE usage.

Skills

Experience in Asian Construction Yard

HSE administration skills

Knowledge of IOGP / API standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health and safety

Nebosh IGC or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We have a current opportunity for a HSE Superintendent on a temporary basis. The position will be based in Qatar.

Position Details

• Title: HSE Superintendent
• Location: Doha/Oman/Offshore
• Doha Logistics allowance: SINGLE status
• Contract duration: 12 Months

Accountabilities

• Manage all construction activities related to the Ruya Batch 1 contract and demonstrate exemplary behaviour regarding HSE rules & requirements.
• As the responsible HSE team lead, fully understand, develop and promote HSE policy (Incident Free program, Life Saving rules, etc.), culture and objectives for the project.
• Supervise daily construction activities on the worksite and ensure compliance with company values and policies, relevant laws and regulations, agreed company priorities and objectives, company standards and procedures and good industry practices.
• Special focus on scaffolding, high‑height lifting, rigging and confined‑space entry activities.
• Manage HSE supervisors on the worksite, be visibly present in the field, and "walk the talk" with HSE as a priority.
• Adhere to and effectively communicate project HSE policies, intervene where HSE deficiencies are identified and report.
• Promote HSE on sites, attend project HSE meetings, training and inspections when invited, and consult construction and HSE teams in the execution and planning of key critical activities.
• Work closely with the Head Project HSE to promote the realization of the project HSE objectives.
• Perform regular health & safety inspections in compliance with CPY HSE policy and expectations.
• Ensure that all site personnel wear appropriate PPE.

Scaffolding Responsibilities

Ensure contractors and subcontractors comply with scaffolding requirements. Check, inspect and monitor that areas are barricaded during erection and dismantling, that scaffolding is erected, modified and dismantled only by qualified personnel, that scaffolders are using appropriate fall protection, that scaffolding material is suitable and compliant with standards. Ensure the scaffolding tagging system is well implemented and inspections are carried out periodically by qualified personnel. Obtain and review procedures, certificates and drawings related to scaffolding.

Lifting Responsibilities

Monitor site lifting activities, expedite and monitor applicable lifting plans, attend all critical lifting procedures, perform lifting gear and equipment inspections, ensure they meet inspection and colour‑coding requirements, move and ban defected gears and equipment from the construction area, ensure lifting materials and equipment are used within weight limits, coordinate lifting communications and the identification of the person in charge, ensure no load lifting activities over personnel and enforce warnings, precautions and barriers, and ensure correct slinging & rigging of materials prior to lifting.

Minimum Experience

• 15 years of professional experience; strong experience in Asian Construction Yard.
• Perform HSE audits in accordance with contract requirements.
• Ensure that all works are performed without any risk for surrounding areas.
• Encourage and promote HSE practices improvement during construction phase.
• Establish good communication between company and contractor, prepare and perform presentations & inductions.
• Manage HSE aspects of activities on contractor construction yard and review HSE documentation timely.
• High‑class HSE administration skills: training, incident investigation, cause‑tree analysis lead and reporting.
• Promote project HSE policies, safety observations, close‑outs, housekeeping activities.
• Follow‑up on mandatory HSE trainings for company and contractor’s staff.
• Participate in development of bridging documentation for offshore campaign.
• Promote HSE communications and workshops as part of safety culture program implementation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health and safety or N/EBE? Nebosh IGC or equivalent.
• H2S and TBOSIET (if required).

Job‑Specific Skills (Generic / Technical)

• Familiar with IOGP / API / basic Oil & Gas relevant codes and standards.

Diversity and Inclusion

As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base and Orion Group. We welcome a wide range of experiences and viewpoints, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.