Job Purpose:
The Health and Safety Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring safety requirements across various short and long-term projects. The position supports and collaborates with the HSE Manager to implement safety strategies, conduct inspections, investigate incidents, and provide expert advice and training while fostering a safety culture throughout the organization.
Major Accountabilities:
- Support and Advise: Collaborate with project teams, offering expert guidance on risk assessment, and mitigation plans and fostering a positive safety culture.
- Implementation and Monitoring (Terrestrial Projects and Facilities Operations: Assist the HSE Manager in implementing HSE strategies, monitoring policies, procedures, and standards across projects, and provide a report for all aspects of HSE operations.
- Communication and Development: Develop and maintain clear communication with all staff levels, providing timely support and guidance.
- External Liaison: Communicate effectively with external stakeholders (authorities, clients, consultants, contractors) to ensure coordinated and compliant HSE management.
- Incident Management: Investigate site accidents and incidents, analyze causes, and recommend corrective actions.
- Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver HSE training for project staff and ensure compliance with training.
- Inspection and Auditing: Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify and address potential hazards. Investigate near-misses and implement preventive measures. Be able to travel to remote project locations for HSE inspections.
- Emergency Preparedness: Develop and implement HSE plans, and emergency response procedures.
- Promotion and Collaboration: Collaborate with HSE professionals and line management to promote safety initiatives and Cause No Harm campaigns.
- Safe Equipment and Facilities: Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and rectify potential hazards. Work collaboratively to resolve issues.
Person Requirements:
Competencies:
- Strong understanding of relevant HSE regulations and best practices.
- Experience developing and delivering training programs.
- Excellent communication in Arabic and English, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to conduct inspections, audits, and investigations.
- Proactive, safety-focused, and detail-oriented approach.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in health & safety, Environmental Science, or related field. CSP and/or rescue diver are favorable, but not a requirement.
- International certification in an applicable HSE area preferred (i.e., IOSH, NEBOSH, CHST, etc.).
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a health and safety specialist role, or similar field.
