HSE Lead - sites

The opportunity

To Build a HSE Lead for sites will be part of Hitachi Energy business based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Supports the development, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of a comprehensive HSE program and related management systems for sites. Serve as a technical expert and resource in HSE matters and serve as the leader/resource in the assigned areas of responsibility.  Manage the HSE systems, policies, processes, programs and compliance with all projects.

How you’ll make an impact     

• You will manage and lead the HSE team to the overall administration and implementation of HSE and initiatives, programs and procedures.

• You will participate in the development and implementation of operational risk assessments to help in identifying & mitigating hazards for critical activities.

• You will carry out or arrange workplace HSE inspections and audits and ensure that any remedial recommendations are implemented.

• You will be auditing subcontractors for compliance with HSE systems and procedures.

• You will maintain accident statistics, analyses trends and propose and take remedial actions where necessary.

• You will support and guide the site team in establishing and processing HSE initiatives, programs and procedures.

• You will ensure that company HSE policies, procedures, regulations and objectives are effectively implemented.

• You will foster continuous improvement of existing HSE Management Systems through sharing of best practices.

• You will monitor HSE Performance of Subcontractors and ensure contractual and other relevant requirements are satisfied adequately.

• You will assist with investigation of accidents, incidents (including ‘near misses) and dangerous occurrences and make recommendations to prevent recurrence.

• You will develop and manage HSE awareness campaigns and ensure that all critical activities are risk assessed, and control measures are applied before execution.

• You will identify HSE training needs for subordinates.

• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background             

• Diploma in Safety Management (Dip) and/or NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent.

• Certification in HSE audit.

• 5 years’ HSE experience in the industry for projects and service operations.

• 3-5 years’ supervisory experience.

• Knowledge of local & international HSE laws and regulations.

• Ability to effectively communicate in both oral and written Arabic and English.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple service projects.

• Ability to operate effectively in a multinational work environment.

• Excellent leadership, command and control skills.