HSE Manager

This position is responsible for developing and implementing the Project’s HSSE management plans, systems and processes to ensure compliance with legal and contractual requirements and good practices; monitoring, reviewing and reporting on the Project Company HSSE performance ; and providing a professional advisory service with regards to Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Management.

Contributing to HSSE management of Project company

• Ensure the safety, health and environmental responsibility of the Company’s personal, office facilities and business activities

Project HSSE management during Construction phase

• Development and Implementation of the Project HSE Risk management system based on  ISO 14001 and ACWA Power’s guidelines
• Formulating, advising, implementing and monitoring contractor and construction HSE management activities for the project.
• Continuously monitoring and intervening to enable and ensure EPC Contractor’s compliance with the EPC contract’s HSE management obligations and to avoid harm.
• Reviewing EPC contractor’s method statements, risk assessments and other HSE related documents for adequacy and compliance with the EPC contract, Project HSE Management Plan and good practices,
• Formulating, advising, implementing and monitoring contractor and construction HSE management activities for the project.
• Ensuring an effective HSE communication plan for the project including periodic HSE committee meetings.
• Establishing and advising Project Team on HSE management structures within the project and other forums where other stakeholders are engaged on occupational health safety and environmental matters.
• Monitoring, evaluating, analysing and monthly reporting on project HSE management and performance and incident investigations
• Investigate report and advise during incident investigation proceedings and recommend interventions to address areas of improvement arising out of the incident trends analysis.
• Reviewing and reporting on the effectiveness of the HSE management system and HSE Management Plan for the project.
• Conducting daily, weekly and monthly HSE inspections, auditing, and incident investigation to ensure compliance to the EPC contracts, legal and project requirements.
• Supporting  Safety Recognition Awards and Promotional Programs and Disciplinary procedures established by the EPC Contractor
• Developing, implementing and maintaining an HSE observations and corrective action management process for the project.
• Providing an Occupational health and safety advisory service to Project team employees and contractors.
• Reviewing and advising on risk assessments, risk profiles, reports and research data to provide management with solutions to problems and non-conformance.
• Monitoring, reviewing and testing project emergency and fire preparedness arrangements and resources
• Collection of environmental deviations and ensure identification, implementation of corrective actions
• Provide induction training to visitors and contractors/subcontractors
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Experience, Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or above, majoring in Safety, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or related fields.
• HSE certified auditor trained by a recognized institution;
• Possession of practical knowledge of PV/ wind project operation, equipment, practices, procedures, and applicable local HSE regulations, and consistent demonstration of a firm commitment to safety

Minimum Experience:

• 7+ years of relevant working experience in multicultural teams within the power/heavy industry/chemical/oil and gas processing industries

Minimum Skills:

• Deep understanding of HSE management principles and practices during Construction phase of renewable projects;
• Familiarity with applicable legal requirements in the country of work;
• Mastery of hazard risk assessment methods and implementation of effective control measures;
• Proficient in accident investigation skills, familiar with firefighting equipment knowledge, and mastery of first aid measures;

Competencies:

Core Competencies

• Drives Results
• Ensures Accountability
• Collaborates
• Champions Agility
• Embraces Innovation
• Demonstrates Integrity and Respect

Leadership Competencies

• Builds Effective Teams
• Drives Vision and Purpose