Position Title: HSE Specialist
Reports to: HSE Manager
Department: HSE
Group: QHSE
Location: Qatar
Job Purpose:
- Provide expert advice on occupational safety strategies and programs.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and foster a culture of safety.
- Continuously improve safety performance to maintain industry-leading standards.
Core Accountabilities:
Strategic Leadership and Policy Implementation:
- Develop and implement safety policies and procedures aligned with OSHA and industry best practices.
- Promote a "Beyond Zero-harm" culture.
- Establish relationships with external stakeholders for benchmarking and best practice sharing.
- Set safety performance goals to achieve top quartile performance.
Safety Leadership:
- Serve as the primary safety advisor and role model.
- Conduct safety walks, participate in toolbox talks, and engage with employees on safety matters.
- Provide advice to the Safety Committee and support strategic safety initiatives.
- Integrate safety considerations into business operations and drive continuous improvement.
Safety Management System Oversight:
- Implement and improve the Occupational Safety Management System.
- Conduct audits, inspections, and assessments to ensure compliance with OSHA, ISO 45001, and other regulations.
- Develop safety policies, standards, and procedures.
Safety Compliance:
- Monitor and measure compliance with safety requirements.
- Conduct audits and inspections, and report on compliance.
- Maintain a visible presence in plant and project activities.
Risk Management and Mitigation:
- Facilitate risk and hazard assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
- Implement risk mitigation procedures and safe work plans.
Safety Equipment:
- Identify and maintain fire and safety equipment.
- Ensure equipment is available and functional in case of incidents.
Emergency Preparedness and Response:
- Develop emergency response plans and provide training and resources.
- Conduct emergency drills and participate in external emergency planning.
Incident Investigation:
- Investigate incidents to determine causes and recommend mitigation measures.
- Analyze incident data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Safety Culture and Communication:
- Develop safety communication systems to promote the "Beyond Zero-harm" culture.
- Integrate safety information into corporate systems.
Contractor Safety Management:
- Develop and implement a contractor safety management program.
- Ensure contractors meet safety requirements and are trained on safety procedures.
- Conduct safety audits and inspections of contractor operations.
Budget and Plans:
- Participate in budget preparation and monitor financial performance.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining safety standards.
Generic Accountabilities:
Policies and Procedures:
- Develop and implement unit policies and ensure alignment with company policies.
Safety, Quality, Risk, and Environment:
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and risk management procedures.
Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in systems, processes, and practices.
Qatarization:
- Support the development of national employees' capabilities.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Contribute to annual TRIR target.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Maintain and inspect safety equipment.
- Ensure employees are trained in safety topics.
- Support safety management systems and initiatives.
- Mentor safe work practices and develop safety communications.
- Ensure emergency response plans are in place and drills conducted.
- Assess and mitigate occupational safety risks.
- Ensure customer satisfaction.
Qualifications, Experience, & Skills:
Minimum Qualification:
- Bachelor's Degree in Health, Safety, Environmental Sciences, or relevant disciplines.
- NEBOSH or equivalent certification preferred.
- Knowledge of OSHA, ISO 45001, NFPA, and ISO 14001 standards.
Minimum Experience:
- 6+ years of HSE experience in an industrial environment, with at least 4 years in the oil and gas industry.