Sr. HSE Engineer
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.