HSSEQ Manager - HSSE

Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions; Al Khor and Al Thakhira; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Shipyard Technology Solutions seeks an experienced HSSE leader to manage Health, Safety, Security and Environment functions. You will align with Nakilat SHEQ and drive the Integrated Management System governance across joint ventures, delivering safe, reliable, and compliant operations in the yard and related facilities.

The role requires a strong track record in HSSE management within marine or shipyard settings, and the ability to steer training, audits and stakeholder engagement to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Safety Management, Engineering or related field
• Certification on Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS)
• 10+ years of experience in HSSE/safety role; 12 years if no degree
• Experience in HSSE management, preferably in marine or shipyard environments

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall HSSE programmes, aligned with IMS governance, for the department within Nakilat Joint Ventures.
• Lead enforcement and monitoring of health, safety, security and environmental procedures across the yard.
• Plan and implement health, safety and environment programmes and campaigns to improve culture and awareness.
• Provide professional oversight to the IMS content to ensure risk is reduced to as low as reasonably practicable.
• Advise on appropriate HSSE training for all staff levels to enhance safety culture and accountability.
• Conduct HSSE Department Reviews quarterly to track progress and implement corrective actions.
• Act as focal point for external stakeholders, implementing recommendations from safety committees or authorities.

Education

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

OHSMS Certification

Job description

Reports To:

Chief Executive Officer

Direct Reports:

• Head of Marine HSE & FIT
• HSSE Administrator
• Head of Shipyard Security
• Head of O&I HSE & Systems
• Nursing Officer

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