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.