HSSE Officer

Job Title - HSE Officer

Job location (Department/Plant) - Plant - Sudair

Reporting to - Plant (General) Manager/HSE Engineer/HSE Manager

Job Summary

This position is based out of City and is primarily a plant based position providing support to manage and implement HSE management system at the field level by working closely with power Or water plants operations. This position will report directly to the HSE Engineer / Plant General Manager/PM and Corporate HSE Manager.

Roles & Responsibilities

Coordinating and actively participating in plant activities while maintaining focus to overall company objectives and consistency through HSE management
Conducting tool box talks (if required), HSE awareness session and on-field HSE meetings with staff and contractors.
Leading on-site HSE training programs designed to motivate field personnel
Improve the unsafe act/conditions and Near misses reporting, recording and participating in investigations.

Coordinating and participating in the continuous auditing of HSE management systems

Assisting the Administration and Occupational Health Team and providing support in all aspects of post-accident / injury treatment process

Working with operations and maintenance employees to promote permit to work system and ensure safety of everyone involved in the processes.

Identify non-compliant, incomplete or substandard procedures, for activities involving employees and/or contractors in the plant

Assisting field staff and contractors in the caring and inspection of their PPE and ensure PPE compliance in the field.
Responsible for recording and reporting of all incidents including employees’ injuries.
Supporting Corporate HSE programs e.g. People Based Safety, 5S and Zero incident process etc.

Inspections of equipment logbooks and records e.g. scaffolding, ladders, cranes, tools, work equipment, power tools etc.

Supporting the HSE incentive program and other promotional programs e.g. Safety day, World environment day or HSE campaigns as announced by Corporate.

Promoting the HSE Observation and Communication programs involving owner and contractors HSE officers
Inspection of portable fire extinguisher, safety eye-wash / shower station and keeping their maintenance records. (if required)
Assisting HSE Engineer in risk assessment process and maintenance of identified control measures
Offering support to Incident controller as a part of the emergency response team

Supporting Corporate Environmental programs as required e.g. waste management, plantation, spill control etc

  Supporting Corporate Occupational Health Programs e.g. Get Healthy Stay Healthy Program, Stress Management, Quit Smoking Programs , Diet and Exercise etc.

  Conduct walk around checks regularly to monitor HSE controls 

Ensure availability of first aid measures at locations 

Ensure availability of firefighting equipment and inspection of its status

Collection of environmental deviations and ensure identification, implementation of corrective actions

Coordinate HSE emergency drills and reports

Ensure work areas continuous monitoring and presence of controls on identified risks. 

Provide induction training to new employees, visitors and contractors/subcontractors.
Ensure the availability of medical facilities and medicines in the ambulance
Monitor the validity of certification of equipment and operator license
Perform other HSE duties as assigned time to time.

Job Specifications

Educational

Desired - Degree certificate

Preferred 

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
HSE Trained and Certified Auditor from a recognized institute

Minimum  Experience

Minimum

4 years of direct working experience in the similar capacity

Preferable

 5+  years of relevant working experience within a multi-cultural team

Required Skills

Awareness of Quality, Occupational Health & Safety and Environment Management system principles
Knowledge of applicable legal requirement
Hazard Risk assessment
 Aspect Impact assessment
 Investigating skills
Knowledge of firefighting equipment
 Knowledge of first aid measures
 Knowledge of PPE and safety equipment
 Knowledge of spillage containment
 Knowledge of handling HSE emergencies
Knowledge of identification, classification and disposal of waste
Having a good command of English and / or Arabic languages.
Field experience on a power and/or water plants with a proven excellent safety record.
Possess a working knowledge of power plant operations its equipment, practices, procedures and applicable local HSE regulations
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Email & PowerPoint
Ability to demonstrate a commitment to safety at all times
Strong desire to support all levels of personnel

Desired certification / Job specific skill / Training

Should be familiar with applicable K.S.A Health, Safety and Environmental legislations
Should be holding a valid driving license of K.S.A or
Willing to get one within 3 months after the completion of his probationary period.

Work Condition 

While performing the duties of this position, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. In high precarious places he may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or chemicals risk and electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but very loud conditions do exist.