Job Purpose:
To manage and lead the Health, Safety, and Environmental functions at the project/site level, ensuring full compliance with legal and client requirements while fostering a strong safety culture. The HSE Manager will oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of HSE programs and systems across the project lifecycle.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Engineering or Science, from a recognized and reputed university.
Professional / Technical Certifications:
- Minimum (one of the following required):
- NEBOSH General Certificate (GC) or International General Certificate (IGC)
- Diploma in Safety / HSE
- Preferred/Additional Certifications:
- Lead Auditor Certification in ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 (or equivalent)
- Other HSE-related trainings/certifications (e.g., Incident Investigation, Fire Safety, First Aid)
Experience:
- Minimum 15 years of professional HSE experience.
- At least 5 years in a managerial capacity within the Oil & Gas industry, with hands-on experience managing and implementing HSE systems and welfare standards.
Key Responsibilities:
HSE Management:
- Ensure effective implementation of project HSE Plan and Procedures based on the area of work and type of activity.
- Act as the site HSE representative and liaise with contractors for HSE-related site activities.
- Conduct and review risk assessments to identify site-specific hazards and risk levels.
- Develop and obtain approval for HSE project-specific plans, procedures, and safety equipment.
- Monitor compliance with HSE policies and OSH (Occupational Safety and Health) standards.
- Supervise and ensure workers are qualified, trained, and aware of job-related hazards.
Audits, Inspections & Investigations:
- Conduct internal and external safety audits and site inspections.
- Participate in incident/accident investigations and root cause analyses.
- Analyze incident trends and recommend corrective/preventive actions.
- Maintain and report HSE performance indicators to senior management.
Coordination & Communication:
- Serve as the liaison between client representatives and internal teams on HSE matters.
- Organize and lead regular HSE meetings, safety campaigns, and toolbox talks.
- Coordinate with engineering, commercial, and operations teams on HSE compliance.
- Implement an effective HSE communication system across project teams.
Training & Development:
- Plan, organize, and deliver health and safety training programs for employees and subcontractors.
- Ensure awareness of site emergency procedures, PPE usage, and hazard reporting processes.
QA/QC Integration:
- Ensure HSE considerations are aligned with QA/QC policies and procedures.
- Support project QA/QC team to maintain integrated management system compliance.
Skills and Competencies:
- Proven ability to lead teams of HSE Engineers, Senior HSE Officers, and Officers.
- Strong understanding of HSE Management Systems, risk management, and legal compliance.
- Competent in Permit to Work (PTW) systems, gas testing, H2S safety, and breathing apparatus use.
- Skilled in developing and implementing annual HSE plans and emergency response procedures.
- Experienced in incident reporting and root cause analysis (RCA).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational abilities.
Preferred Industry Background:
- Oil & Gas (Onshore/Offshore)
- Petrochemical & Refinery Projects
- EPC Contracting
