HSSE Specialist

Hill-International,-Inc; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International is seeking an experienced HSSE Supervision Consultant to oversee HSSE provisions on large-scale projects in Saudi Arabia. The role requires an engineering degree (or equivalent) with international certifications and a minimum of 10 years’ experience managing HSSE on projects or facilities.

You will coordinate with the PMC/Construction Manager, liaise with regulators and the Employer, and train staff on HSSE. Strong English communication and presentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (or equivalent work experience) with international certifications.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience on large-scale projects.
• Experience managing all HSSE aspects on projects or facilities.
• Extensive knowledge of HSSE laws/regulations and regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability and adequacy of HSSE provisions per policy and contracts.
• Measure HSSE performance of supervisors and contractors and advise improvements.
• Investigate accidents and recommend preventive actions.
• Record and follow up on HSSE hazards and non-conformances with regulators.
• Coordinate with PMC/Construction Manager on implementing HSSE systems.
• Liaise with Employer, Hill International, and authorities on HSSE adherence.
• Train and induct staff on HSSE.
• Review and approve HSSE documents for suitability and conformance.
• Ensure compliance with project HSSE requirements.
• Carry out HSSE audits and report non-conformances.
• Informed of and compliant with Hill HSSE policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HSSE management

Excellent English communication

Excellent presentation skills

Regulatory knowledge

Contractor coordination

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Relevant international certifications

Job description

• Ensure the availability and adequacy of all the Supervision Consultant’s (Engineer’s) and Contractors’ HSE provisions as per the requirements of this Policy, the Construction Contracts General Conditions and Specifications, their HSE Plans, Employer’s HSE Requirements, and the applicable local/national and international statutes, Regulations
• Measuring the HSE performance of the Supervision Consultant (Engineer) and Contractors and advise on the actions necessary for improvement.
• investigating direct and root/underlying causes of accidents/incidents and advising recommendations to prevent recurrence of the same
• Recording and following-up on any noted safety hazards and non-conformances to HSE regulators and parties having jurisdiction.
• Coordinating with the PMC Project Manager/Construction Manager in the implementation of effective HSE systems on their Projects sites.
• Liaison with the Employer, PMC (Hill International) and the Local/Enforcing Authorities / Municipality Authorities in ensuring adherence of all parties to the HSE Requirements of their Projects.
• Training and inducting staff on HSE.
• Reviewing and approving Contractors’ HSE documents, submittals, drawings, etc to verify their suitability, adequacy and conformance.
• Ensuring the Supervision Consultant’s (Engineer’s) and Contractors’ full compliance with the Project HSE Requirements.
• Carrying-out scheduled and unscheduled HSE audits and inspections and reporting to the Project management team on any identified non-conformances for necessary action and correction by the violating party.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures within Hill International and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications

• A degree in engineering (or equivalent work experience) supplemented by relevant international certifications.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in large-scale projects.
• Experience in managing all aspects of HSSE on projects or facilities.
• Knowledge of HSSE sciences/engineering systems, principles and methodologies. Extensive and demonstrated knowledge of national and international HSSE laws/regulations and regulatory/resource agencies permitting processes and responsibilities, industry standards for HSSE compliance and best management practices for minimizing potential HSSE impacts during project execution. Knowledge of technical terminology common to industrial hygiene, health physics, safety engineering, and environmental compliance.
• Ability to deal effectively with HSSE matters with contractors/subcontractors or consultants during construction.
• Ability to prepare reports related to HSSE activities in the projects
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills. Excellent presentation skills.
• Experience of working internationally (preference KSA experience).