HSE Head

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JOB TITLE: HSE Head ISBL

LOCATION: Afungi - Cabo Delgado, Mozambique

ASSIGNMENT TYPE: Rotational - 28/28 schedule

START DATE: ASAP

CONTRACT LENGTH: Annually renewable

Key Responsibilities:

- Report to the HSE Head ISBL and manage a pool of HSE officers.

- Collaborate with the HSE team to cover contractor areas within the project scope.

- Spend approximately 80% of time in the field to fully understand HSE risks and control measures.

- Build effective relationships with site supervisors, HSE representatives, and contractor personnel.

- Conduct administrative work and training as required in the office.

- Lead by example, promoting safety rules and authority to stop unsafe work.

- Act as an ambassador for stop work programs, ensuring unsafe acts and conditions are addressed promptly.

- Record unsafe acts and conditions on the observation system and ensure timely corrective action.

- Attend contractor morning toolbox talks and actively participate.

- Notify the HSE Head or Manager of any incidents as soon as practicable.

- Join weekly safety tours and conduct governance and assurance inspections.

- Provide on-site assurance for all contractor activities.

- Review risk assessments in the field to confirm adherence to agreed processes.

- Ensure daily plant and equipment checks are completed and recorded.

- Participate in level 3 HSE audits and document reviews as required.

- Join incident investigations and assist in preparing toolbox talks or HSE communication as needed.

- Organize and properly store all work-related documents in the relevant system.

- Complete all mandatory training within agreed timescales.

- Adhere to IVMS rules and journey management plans for travel.

- Ensure vehicle pre-start checks and removal of waste from vehicles.

- Return vehicle keys to control after use.

- Provide clear handover notes for rotational shift changes.

- Actively join contractor meetings and participate in HSE representative development programs.

- Attend daily HSE meetings to report on practices and daily activities.

- Suspend work and immediately notify HSE leadership if safety issues arise.

- Give feedback to contractor supervisors on observations before leaving areas.

- Observe project working hours: 12-hour day shifts (typically 6am to 6pm; 1-hour lunch break).

- Remain fit and active to work 12-hour shifts for the duration of the 28-day rotation.

Accountabilities:

- Implement HSE policy across the project, ensuring awareness and quality of procedures.

- Maintain control and documentation of HSE activities for safe contractor performance.

Requirements:

- Degree, diploma, or vocational training in engineering, construction, or HSE.

- Minimum 3 years' experience.

- Experience in LNG, oil & gas, mining, petrochemical, chemical, or process industry preferred.

- Familiarity with large construction sites (onshore and nearshore facilities).

- Understanding of health & safety and environmental management systems for complex sites.

- Team-oriented with proven leadership and communication abilities.

- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS365, and Internet.

- Fluent in Mozambican/Portuguese (native) and English (oral and written).

Contract Type: Rotational, annually renewable

Work Schedule: 28 days on / 28 days off

Location: Onshore, Afungi Peninsula, Mozambique

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