Working location

Dukhan, Solar Plant Project

Contract type

Contract role until 30/04/2030

Key responsibilities

• Provide HSE leadership and guidance to ensure compliance with international standards.
• Ensure effective implementation of the HSE Management System across all project stages.
• Represent the department in HSE matters with internal and external stakeholders, including ministries and contractors.
• Develop departmental annual HSE objectives, initiatives, and performance targets aligned with corporate guidelines for engineering and construction phases.
• Develop and implement HSE strategies for projects, including preparing contract HSE management plans.
• Manage HSE requirements throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and tendering to execution and closeout.
• Lead and monitor the implementation of HSE legal requirements, including national laws and international conventions.
• Liaise with discipline lead/senior project engineers to ensure HSE legal requirements are incorporated.
• Guide staff on required HSE training and promote HSE skill development. Mentor other HSE engineers and officers.
• Support local development activities by ensuring that nationals receive proper HSE training and development.
• Develop and promote a positive safety culture by implementing behavioral safety programs and engaging with employees at all levels.
• Participate in contractor prequalification and tendering activities to ensure HSE requirements are met.
• Ensure reporting and investigation of all HSE incidents and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Communicate lessons learned to relevant parties and lead the HSE team in system implementation and ongoing support.
• Respond to emergency situations and incidents to provide assistance and advice.
• Monitor and participate in HSE audits/inspections, report findings, and track corrective actions.
• Identify safety concerns, formulate solutions, and develop practical, cost-effective corrective actions.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from a recognized university or college, or equivalent. ISO 45001 Lead Auditor; NEBOSH / IOSH / OSHA certification or equivalent required. Membership in a recognized HSE association or institution is preferable.

Experience:

• Minimum 15 years in HSE management and construction safety, with at least 5 years in a senior HSE role in oil & gas, infrastructure, or major construction projects.
• Experience with large-scale electrical installation projects, including high-voltage systems and extensive cable laying, is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in large-scale solar (photovoltaic) construction and strong background in quality management systems.
• Familiarity with occupational safety and health, environment, engineering, and construction standards and regulations.
• Proven ability to develop HSE plans, philosophies, and specifications as per project scope.
• Competent in reviewing HSE and environmental studies and managing project HSE risk registers.
• Experience facilitating incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and deriving key learnings.
• Proven in conducting HSE compliance audits and interpreting monthly HSE KPIs for trend analysis and initiatives.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and organize high-performance HSE teams to achieve project goals.
• Advanced computer literacy in MS Office applications.
• Excellent command of technical English, both written and spoken.
• Experience in the GCC region is preferable.