PRINCIPAL SAFETY ADVISOR (CONTRACTOR)

Qatar Energy; Doha; On-site; QAR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Qatar is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to develop and implement effective safety strategies. The role requires a minimum of 15 years in HSE management, with expertise in the Oil & Gas industry. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and a bachelor's degree in engineering or science. Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 15 years relevant working experience in safety (HSE) management functions.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry.
• International certification or training in Advance Environmental/Occupational Management System required.

Responsibilities

• Advise and develop safety strategies, standards, and procedures.
• Oversee HSE risks management to ensure compliance with statutory and corporate requirements.
• Engage with strategic stakeholders to influence outcomes across a wide range of groups.

Skills

HSE management

Oil & Gas industry knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

Primary Purpose of the Job

Advise and develop effective safety strategies, standards and procedures in Contractor HSE management and oversee their implementation to assure that the Contractor HSE risks associated across QatarEnergy are mitigated to a level that is As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP), are in compliance with all the statutory and corporate requirements, and aligned with the industry’s best practices.

Required Experience and Skills

1. A minimum of 15years relevant working experience in safety (HSE) management functions is required.
2. Minimum of 10years of professional experience in Oil & Gas industry or Petrochemical industry is required.
3. International certification or training in Advance Environmental/Occupational Management System (ISO 14001/45001) is required.
4. Chartered Safety Professional (CSP) credential and/or international certification or training (e.g.: NEBOSH International General Certificate, NEBOSH Diploma or industry equivalent) is preferable.
5. Extensive experience in HSE legal requirements, industry standards, codes and international best practices is required.
6. Expert knowledge of the concepts, theories and practices relating to HSE management and hazard prevention is required.
7. Demonstrated ability to leverage technical knowledge and interpersonal skills to influence outcomes across a wide range of stakeholder groups, while considering challenges to the business.
8. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both in terms of leading and motivating teams, as well as engagement with strategic stakeholders).
9. Ability to work in a multicultural environment and collaborate effectively across teams.
10. Excellent analytical skills and ability to recognize trends, assess risks and identify root causes.
11. Ability to apply sound judgement in problem solving, evaluating courses of action and making decisions on complex Contractor HSE matters.
12. Excellent verbal and written command of English, knowledge of Arabic would be an advantage.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science discipline.