The posting
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree or an equivalent/relevant qualification
Minimum 10 - 12 years relevant work experience, with at least 3-5 years in in major projects experience in fertilizer or petrochemical plants
Managing Activities:
1. HSE Team Management
- Provide strong leadership to the HSE team, fostering a proactive safety culture across the project.
- Mentor and develop HSE staff through coaching, training, and performance reviews.
- Ensure adequate HSE staffing levels are maintained for all project phases and critical activities.
- Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and visible safety leadership.
2. Compliance with MIC & Labour Law Requirements
- Ensure all site activities comply with Mesaieed Industrial City (MIC) safety, security, and access protocols.
- Monitor compliance with Qatar Labour Law and EPCC Contract worker welfare standards.
- Conduct regular inspections of:
- Worker accommodations
- Sanitation and hygiene facilities
- Food and water quality
- Verify the presence of grievance mechanisms and ethical labor practices.
- Report any violations or concerns to the HSE Manager for escalation.
3. Emergency Response & Contingency Planning
- Ensure the EPCC Contractor has up-to-date, site-specific emergency response plans for:
- Fire
- Chemical release
- Medical emergencies
- Marine incidents
- Participate in the planning and execution of emergency drills.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of drills and recommend improvements.
- Coordinate with MIC Emergency Services and client Crisis Management Team during drills and actual emergencies.
4. HSE Surveillance
- Conduct daily HSE surveillance across all active work areas to ensure compliance with project HSE procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor:
- Proper use of PPE
- Housekeeping and material storage
- Work zone demarcation
- Compliance with method statements and risk assessments
- Identify unsafe acts and conditions, intervene immediately, and escalate unresolved issues to the HSE Manager.
- Maintain a surveillance log with photographic evidence and follow-up actions.
5. HSE Safety Walks
- Participate in routine and ad-hoc safety walks with project management, client representatives, and contractor teams.
- Engage with workers to:
- Reinforce safety messages
- Encourage hazard reporting
- Promote a culture of shared responsibility
- Record observations using standardized templates and ensure timely closure of action items.
- Highlight good practices and recognize positive safety behavior.
6. Monitoring of Critical Activities
- Provide dedicated HSE coverage during high-risk and critical activities, including:
- Hot work in hazardous areas
- Confined space entry
- Lifting and rigging operations
- Excavation near live utilities
- Energization and commissioning
- Verify that:
- Valid permits are in place and displayed
- Toolbox talks are conducted
- Emergency equipment is available and functional
- Stop work if life-threatening conditions are observed and report immediately.
7. HSE Audits of EPCC Contractor & Subcontractors
- Conduct audits covering:
- Permit to Work (PTW)
- Lifting operations
- Confined space entry
- Hazardous materials handling
- Ensure Subcontractors are included in the audit scope and aligned with project HSE expectations.
- Document findings, issue non-conformance reports, and track closure of corrective actions.
8. HSE Oversight During Critical Site Activities
- Supervise high-risk activities to ensure:
- Compliance with approved risk assessments and method statements
- Adequate supervision and emergency preparedness
- Monitor contractor performance and intervene when unsafe practices are observed.
- Ensure that all critical activities are executed with proper planning and control measures.
9. HSE During Module Transportation to Site
- Review and verify Heavy Transport Plans for module movement.
- Ensure:
- Route surveys and risk assessments are completed and approved
- Traffic management and escort plans are implemented
- Public and worker safety is maintained during transport
- Monitor transport activities and report any deviations or incidents.
10. HSE During Marine & Jetty Expansion Activities
- Oversee marine operations including:
- Barge loading/unloading
- Tug and vessel movements
- Personnel transfers
- Ensure compliance with:
- MIC Marine Safety Regulations
- Environmental protection measures (e.g., silt curtains, spill kits)
- Monitor jetty expansion works for:
- Safe piling and structural integrity
- Marine life protection and environmental safeguards
11. HSE Investigations
- Ensure all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions are reported promptly using the approved system.
- Support incident investigations using root cause analysis tools.
- Collect witness statements, site photos, and relevant documentation.
- Assist in preparing investigation reports and ensure implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Track closure of actions and verify effectiveness.
12. HSE Statistics & Monthly Reporting
- Collect and compile accurate HSE data for inclusion in the monthly project report, including:
- Total manhours worked
- TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate)
- LTIR (Lost Time Injury Rate)
- Number of near misses, first aid cases, and medical treatment cases
- Number of safety observations and their closure status
- Number of emergency drills conducted
- Maintain up-to-date HSE dashboards and contribute to trend analysis and performance reviews.
