Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) Coordinator

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  • Market related
  • Middle East
  • Permanent

Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) Coordinator

Location: Ras Laffan

Employment Type: Permanent

Role Overview

The Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) Coordinator is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive BBS programme aimed at promoting a positive safety culture, reducing workplace incidents, and improving overall organisational safety performance.

Key Responsibilities

BBS Strategy and Leadership

  • Contribute to the development and implementation of behaviour-based safety strategies that align with business objectives and support a proactive safety culture.
  • Act as a champion and subject matter expert for the BBS programme, providing leadership, guidance, and mentoring across departments.
  • Analyse safety observations to identify trends, key risks, and opportunities for behavioural improvement.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to embed BBS principles across all operations and work practices.

Programme Development and Implementation

  • Design, launch, and continuously improve BBS standards, procedures, and critical behaviour definitions.
  • Develop measurable performance goals and KPIs for the programme in coordination with HSE leadership.
  • Maintain BBS observation tools and systems, ensuring alignment with industry best practice.
  • Facilitate regular review sessions with employees and management to evaluate programme performance and identify improvement areas.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly performance reports for leadership review.

Employee Engagement and Communication

  • Encourage employee participation through awareness campaigns, communication plans, and engagement initiatives.
  • Support the creation and delivery of recognition programmes to reward positive safety behaviours.
  • Partner with communications teams to organise BBS workshops, campaigns, and success stories.

Training and Capability Building

  • Develop and deliver engaging BBS training sessions to all levels of the organisation.
  • Assess training effectiveness and provide ongoing coaching to enhance observation and feedback skills.

Data Analysis and Reporting

  • Collect, analyse, and interpret BBS data to identify behavioural trends and improvement opportunities.
  • Prepare reports and dashboards highlighting key findings and progress against KPIs.
  • Use data-driven insights to shape safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Programme Evaluation and Continuous Improvement

  • Conduct surveys and reviews to assess safety culture maturity and the impact of BBS initiatives.
  • Benchmark against industry best practices and recommend enhancements.
  • Support sustainability reviews, annual planning, and strategic sessions to ensure long-term effectiveness.

General Responsibilities

  • Comply with all health, safety, quality, and environmental policies and procedures.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across HSE operations.
  • Contribute to national workforce development and mentoring programmes where applicable.

Key Performance Indicators

  • Reduction in workplace incidents and near-misses.
  • Increase in employee participation and observation quality.
  • Improvement in safety culture survey scores.
  • Timeliness and accuracy of BBS reports.
  • Completion rate and effectiveness of BBS training. 

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Psychology, or a related discipline.
  • Professional certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in safety management, with at least 2 years in the oil, gas, or petrochemical industry.
  • Demonstrated success in implementing and sustaining behaviour-based safety programmes.
  • Proven ability to lead initiatives that improve safety culture and reduce incidents.
  • Experience developing and delivering safety training sessions.

Skills and Competencies

  • Strong understanding of behaviour-based safety principles and human factors.
  • Excellent leadership and influencing abilities.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
  • Skilled in observation techniques, feedback delivery, and coaching.
  • Proficient in data management, reporting, and MS Office applications.
  • Adaptable, collaborative, and culturally aware.

Working Environment

Office-based position in a fully air-conditioned environment.

Standard working hours apply, with site visits as required.

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