Health Safety Environment Engineer

Key Accountabilities

People Management

• Manage self and team in line with NOMAC's people management policies, procedures, processes and practices to ensure adherence and to maximize own and employee contribution to business performance.
• Organize and supervise the activities and work of subordinates to ensure that all work within a specific area of the activity is carried out in an efficient manner which is consistent with operating procedures and policy.
• Provide on-the-job training and constructive feedback to subordinates to support their overall development.

Budgets and Plans

• Monitor the financial performance of HSSE activities in the plant versus approved budgets so that areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified and rectified promptly and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalised upon.

Technical Guidance and Services

• Lead the provision of technical and HSSE management support and leadership to the Plant and all its employees, to ensure effective execution of activities.
• Lead the risk assessments and task reviews of key activities in the Plant, to identify and prevent probable HSSE hazards leading to significant losses.
• Manage meetings with contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors and advise them on the HSSE management and performance, in order to create awareness and ensure adherence to defined standards.
• Report HSE Metrics / indicators and performance to HSE Country and Regional Manager in a timely and efficient manner.

HSSE Management Systems

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Plant's HSSE management system, including emergency preparedness and management, to ensure conformity to NOMAC standards and compliance with HSSE legal requirements and contractual obligations.

HSSE Management, Monitoring & Reporting

• Conduct regular site visits, and inspections, monitoring site HSSE management and performance to ensure effective implementation and maintenance of the HSSE Management Plan/System in the plant
• Conduct regular meetings with the HSSE Personnel at the Regional / Corporate Level and prepare reports on the HSSE management and performance of the plant, in order to prioritize actions and escalate HSSE issues for timely resolution.

Training

• Deliver HSSE training to all Plant employees and contractor staff, to ensure they are aware of the HSSE standards and the HSSE management systems.
• Coach and advise contractors on the content of HSSE standards, in order to create awareness on the HSEE expectations and enable the provision of best practices.
• Guide the development and implementation of HSSE campaigns on the site, to ensure proper HSSE Culture is disseminated to all employees and contract staff.

Stakeholder Management

• Maintain positive working relationships with regulators and emergency services, contractors etc., to ensure mutual support and adherence to HSSE compliance requirements.

Emergency Planning and response

• Manage the execution of emergency drill scenarios and site emergency mock drills, in order to ensure readiness in case of an emergency, whilst proposing recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Ensure immediate reporting and responding to HSSE incidents using the established emergency communication channels and protocols, to minimize damages as much as possible.
• Lead investigations of reportable HSSE incidents, to contribute to the identification of root causes and provide recommendations for corrective and preventive actions.

Plant Security

• Implement and enforce security strategies for the Plant's / office facilities including access and exit control and monitoring, vehicle and personnel checks, security patrols and the preparation of all related reports ensuring overall protection of all company property, plant and personnel against threat, theft or any other act that is contrary to the laws of the state/ or company rules.

Policies, Processes, Systems & Procedures

• Implement approved departmental policies, processes and procedures, and ensure employee adherence so that work is carried out to the required standard while delivering the required standards of service to customers and stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement

• Manage and motivate the team to ensure they contribute to, and participate in, the identification and implementation of change initiatives, programmes and projects in line with the organisation's standards.

Related Assignments

• Perform any other duties which the line manager may require to be carried out.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor degree holder in Safety, Environmental or Engineering or demonstrable equivalent
• Certification from a recognized HSSE institution (NEBOSH, OSHA, IOSH, IEMA, etc.)
• Professional membership or association with an international HSSE Institution (OSHA, IOSH, IEMA etc.)

Minimum Experience:

• 5-8 years experience in HSSE in the Utilities / Energy sector

Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of local and international standards for HSSE
• Good communication and inter-personal skills
• Ability to manage and work with people
• Self-motivated, critical thinker, tenacious and curious