Sr. HSE Officer

Jenwa; Al-Qassim Province; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Jenwa is seeking an experienced Health, Safety, and Environment (HSSE) professional to develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures that meet regulatory requirements and ISO standards. The role involves leading risk assessments, audits, training, and incident investigations to ensure safe operations at the plant in Saudi Arabia.

Strong collaboration across operations, maintenance, and engineering is essential to foster a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in HSSE roles within the power generation or industrial sector, preferably in combined cycle plants.
• Certifications: NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent safety certification is preferred; ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 internal auditor certifications are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain HSSE policies and procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements, PPAs, and ISO standards (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
• Conduct risk assessments and safety audits regularly to identify hazards, ensuring the plant operates within a safe and secure environment.
• Organize and conduct HSSE training programs for all employees & contractors to enhance safety awareness and knowledge of emergency response protocols.
• Develop educational materials and communicate HSSE policies to ensure understanding and compliance.
• Lead the investigation of incidents, near misses, and accidents, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions.
• Prepare detailed reports on incidents and generate analyses to prevent recurrence; maintain a comprehensive incident reporting system.
• Ensure compliance with local and international health, safety, environmental regulations, and industry standards relevant to power generation.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and prepare necessary documentation for permits and compliance audits.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update the plant's emergency response plan, ensuring all personnel are trained and drills are conducted.
• Coordinate emergency response teams and ensure suitable PPE and safety equipment are available and maintained.
• Monitor HSSE performance metrics and prepare regular reports to management detailing compliance status, incidents, and improvement initiatives.
• Participate in HSSE audits and inspections, addressing any identified issues in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with various departments, including operations, maintenance, and engineering, to ensure that HSSE considerations are integrated into all aspects of the plant's operations.
• Foster a culture of safety through effective communication and collaboration with management, employees, and contractors.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in HSSE practices and suggest improvements for processes, systems, and culture.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and advancements in HSSE technologies.

Job description

1. Health, Safety, and Environment Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain HSSE policies and procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements, PPAs, and ISO standards (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
• Conduct risk assessments and safety audits regularly to identify hazards, ensuring the plant operates within a safe and secure environment.

2. Training and Awareness

• Organize and conduct HSSE training programs for all employees & contractors to enhance safety awareness and knowledge of emergency response protocols.
• Develop educational materials and communicate HSSE policies to ensure understanding and compliance.

3. Incident Investigation and Reporting

• Lead the investigation of incidents, near misses, and accidents, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions.
• Prepare detailed reports on incidents and generate analyses to prevent recurrence; maintain a comprehensive incident reporting system.

4. Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local and international health, safety, environmental regulations, and industry standards relevant to power generation.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and prepare necessary documentation for permits and compliance audits.

5. Emergency Preparedness

• Develop, implement, and regularly update the plant's emergency response plan, ensuring all personnel are trained and drills are conducted.
• Coordinate emergency response teams and ensure suitable PPE and safety equipment are available and maintained.

6. Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitor HSSE performance metrics and prepare regular reports to management detailing compliance status, incidents, and improvement initiatives.
• Participate in HSSE audits and inspections, addressing any identified issues in a timely manner.

7. Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate with various departments, including operations, maintenance, and engineering, to ensure that HSSE considerations are integrated into all aspects of the plant's operations.
• Foster a culture of safety through effective communication and collaboration with management, employees, and contractors.

8. Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in HSSE practices and suggest improvements for processes, systems, and culture.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and advancements in HSSE technologies.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in HSSE roles within the power generation or industrial sector, preferably in combined cycle plants.
• Certifications: NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent safety certification is preferred; ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 internal auditor certifications are an advantage.

Skills

• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations and ISO standards.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office and HSSE management software.

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work in onsite environments and conduct regular site inspections.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and communicate effectively across various levels of an organization.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Arabic would be an asset.