Project Safety Officer - Oil & Gaa

Bounty Hunter World; Doha; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas sector is seeking a Project Safety Officer in Doha, Qatar. This role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in Occupational Health and Safety, focusing on maintaining safety standards and compliance during construction projects. Candidates should possess relevant degrees and HSE certifications and be well-versed in international regulations and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Thorough knowledge of international standards (e.g., ISO 45001:2018).
• Experience in the GCC is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical services in Health and Safety during construction phases.
• Monitor site HSE programs and safe work practices.
• Conduct incident investigations and safety audits.

Skills

Occupational Health and Safety

Risk Assessment

Health and Safety Regulations

Education

Higher Degree (HND) or University Degree in Engineering

Accredited HSE Professional Certificate

Tools

Incident Investigation Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

mselect is looking to hire a Project Safety Officer for a oil and gas operator in Doha, Qatar. Candidates must have a Minimum 10 years of experience in Occupational Health and Safety, preferably in the Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Industry, and specifically construction projects (including greenfield and brownfield work). Fluency in English is a must.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for providing technical services to in the areas of Health and Safety during definition, detailed design, and execution stages to ensure contractor(s) compliance with established HSE policies, guidelines, procedures, standards, and regulations
• Support and maintain a strong safety culture in line with the vision, strategy, and values
• Identify and implement risk reduction measures based on hazard identification and risk assessment studies in all areas and phases of construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning. Work closely with the risk assessment specialist and other parties
• Participate in checking and reviewing method statements, JSA’s, safety certifications, and other related documents submitted by contractors/project consultants. Report any noncompliance, lapses, or issues to the immediate Supervisor
• Monitors site HSE programs and safe work practices, and review and evaluate data/ information/ systems as required. Carry out duties and responsibilities for all areas of work covered in HSE aspects of EPIC Projects
• Ensure and contractor personnel adhere to HSE standards, policies, guidelines, procedures, and regulations
• Provide oversight in the field for EPIC Contractor, Subcontractor(s), and Vendors, to verify understanding and compliance to project HSE requirements
• Responsible for monitoring related activities within project sites conducting daily inspections and ensuring the work being carried out is in line with approved JSA, Risk Assessment, and Method Statement and approved Permit to Work System
• Responsible for Management and site implementation of HSE requirements throughout the project duration and collaborated with relevant departments, stakeholders, and disciplines to ensure regulatory compliance
• Supports and provides inputs to the Sr. HSE Engineer for implementing the Project HSE Performance Monitoring, HSE Objectives and Initiatives, HSE-related procedures, guidelines, standards, and policies to ensure Project activities are conducted safely and in compliance with Operational and Corporate requirements
• Implement the Company’s Environment Management system and be capable of identifying noncompliance and recommend immediate corrective measures and long-term solutions to prevent recurrence
• Monitor the implementation of HSE Legal requirements, regulatory bodies, laws and regulations, and State of Qatar-ratified international conventions and protocols within Project activities
• Participate and provide support to carry out and maintain records of the Project HSE risk register to ensure proper recording, monitoring, and close-out of Project HSE Risks throughout the project duration
• Participate in the review of contractors' HSE documentation (HSE Plan, HSE Procedures, and other HSE requirements) to ensure contractors are compliant with HSE requirements
• Participate in the review of contractor's HSE Personnel CVs and competence assessment test/ personal interview prior to mobilization of contractors' HSE personnel at the project site to ensure compliance with Corporate Standard for Managing HSE In Contracts
• Conducted incident investigation and reporting, including the implementation of preventive and corrective actions for incidents/accidents that occur within projects to ensure compliance with corporate procedures for incident management
• Conduct site safety meetings and HSE awareness among project staff and Contractors
• Conduct safety audits on the project involving all parties to ensure compliance with safety policies and advise corrective actions, following up to ensure proper implementation
• Compile reports and prepare statistical and trend analysis reports to assess safety performances
• Contribute towards updating HSE Codes, Standards, Specifications, and Philosophies

Requirements

• Higher Degree (HND), or University Degree (Preferably in an Engineering discipline) or an Accredited HSE Professional Certificate Associate membership of a recognized safety institution is desirable
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Occupational Health and Safety, preferably in the Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Industry, and specifically construction projects (including greenfield and brownfield work)
• Thorough knowledge of safe work practices, international standards (e.g., ISO 45001:2018), and procedures
• Conversant with international standards in Environmental Management Systems
• Trained in any of the following Incident Investigation Software: Tap Root, Safety Culture, Easy RCA, Tripod Beta, etc
• Competent in the use of PC including MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and any other relevant software
• Experience in the GCC is desirable

*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.

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