HSSEQ Manager

Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions; Al Khor; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions is seeking a senior HSSE leader to define strategic direction and manage a department of HSSE professionals. The role aligns with Nakilat SHEQ and drives continual improvement of the Integrated Management System (IMS) governance within Nakilat Joint Ventures.

The person will implement programmes supporting safe, reliable, and compliant operations in a marine/shipyard setting with a focus on reducing risk and promoting HSSE culture across the organization.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in safety management or related field and OHSMS certification.
• At least 10 years in a similar safety role; 12+ years if non-degree holder with safety qualifications.
• Experience in HSSE management and/or related environment, preferably marine or shipyard.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HSSE programmes and ensure alignment with IMS governance.
• Lead enforcement and monitoring of health, safety, security and environment procedures.
• Plan and implement HSSE programmes and campaigns to improve culture and awareness.
• Provide oversight to IMS content to reduce risk to as low as reasonably practicable.
• Advise on HSSE training and interventions for all staff levels.
• Conduct HSSE department reviews quarterly and drive continual improvements.
• Serve as the focal point for external stakeholders and safety authorities.

Skills

HSSE Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Safety Management, Engineering or related field

Job description

Responsible for managing and setting the strategic direction, in alignment with Nakilat SHEQ, for a department of Health, Safety, Security and Environment professionals within the Nakilat Joint Ventures to continuously improve & enhance the Integrated Management System (IMS) governance and implement programmes that support the Line to deliver safe, reliable and compliant operations.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Responsible for the overall implementation, communication and consultation of all HSSE Programmes and carries out the responsibilities for HSSE in accordance to Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions Integrated Management System.

2. Lead the enforcement and monitors the implementation of all health, safety, security, environment procedures and instructions in the yard.

3. Plan and implements health, safety and environment programmes and promotional activities (e.g. training, inspections, campaigns and competitions) that will improve health, safety and environmental culture and awareness.

4. Provide professional oversight to Integrated Management System to enable content that is fit for operational purpose and the intent of reducing risk to as low as reasonably practical.

5. Advises and recommends appropriate health, safety and environmental training and interventions for all levels of staff in the Company to enhance the awareness, understanding and safety performance of HSSE culture and personal accountability.

6. Conducts HSSE Department Reviews at least once every quarter to review the achievements of the Health, Safety, Security and Environmental Objectives and takes corrective and preventive actions for continual improvements.

7. Acts as the focal point for communication with external stakeholders, inclusive of the implementation of recommendations and best practice from safety committees or relevant authorities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Safety Management, Engineering or any related field or its equivalent.
• Qualification and/or Certification on Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS).

Experience:

• A degree holder in OHS, minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar safety position. A non-degree holder with safety qualification, with operations and safety experience, minimum of 12 years of experience in a similar safety position.
• Working experience in HSSE Management and/or related environment, preferably in marine or shipyard industry