(1505) HSE and Welfare Manager
Job Description KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible and accountable for the development of total project safety management systems by adopting the safety standards and Qatar regulations to assist involved personnel in the recognition, evaluation and control of potential hazardous activities. This involves working on a wide range of differing situations and environments, across all operations within the project. Monitor Contractor’s development and onsite implementation of project specific HSE plans, risk reduction plans, safety awareness training programs, permit to work system, security programs, waste management, workers welfare program at site and camp, Emergency procedures, traffic management, fire prevention programs and technical reports by providing recommendations and in puts for safety procedures, welfare procedures, work processes as necessary. Assist in reviewing work method statements job hazard analysis, safety certifications and other related documents submitted by project consultants and contractors. Supervise and coordinate with all stake holders to achieve the project overall safety goal. Recommend appropriate solutions and propose changes as necessary. Attend meetings with all stake holders to review HSE progress on frequent basis as required. Analyze and address critical areas and provide prompt solutions. Facilitate communications and reporting on HSE Matters between project participants Stop-work authority where construction works are having adverse impacts on the environment Monitor all related activities with in projects / sites and conduct regular inspections to ensure that the work is being carried out in line with approved JSA, Risk assessment, Method Statements and approved permit to work system as well as the latest instructions. Promptly initiate any NCR, specify corrective and corrective actions and follow up to ensure compliance. Carry out accident / incident investigations, identify the root cause and establish the correction and corrective actions. Ensure the onsite implementation of correction and corrective actions. Plan and implement audit programs for site welfare & workers accommodation, HSE and security across all contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers and ensure the execution of audit programs. This will be based on Migrant Workers Welfare Mandatory Standards. Establish HSE competency / performance assessment criteria for suppliers, Contractor and their HSE personnel’s and ensure the implementation of the same in coordination with stake holders. Ensure preparation and reporting of departmental statements and reports, gap analysis, trend analysis timely and accurately to meet client and local regulation requirements. Plans for the HSE department to ensure adequate resource allocation and optimum utilization Champion and provide leadership in HSE management to encourage employee involvement and compliance Establish and develop professional relationship with consultants and contractors HSE staff and service management HSE campaign program development and implementation to establish the positive HSE cultures down the line through positive motivation Preparation of project specific HSE legal and other requirement register in line with local legislation & client requirements Ensure Periodical Health Preservation and surveillance inspections are in place. Works with the complexities of a multi-cultural and multi-national environment where constant motivation for training is of high priority. Policies are clear, procedures mostly documented but require continuous improvement effort to maximize effectiveness a flexible and convincing approach to the execution of this function is required. Extensive amount of co-ordination, planning and on-going verification of continuous improvement efforts is required. Perform other related duties or assignments as directed. Desired Candidate Profile Qualifications and Knowledge: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent NEBOSH IGC or Equivalent qualification OHSAS Lead Auditor training. ISO 14001 requirements awareness. Experience: Minimum 10-12 Years’ experience in operational safety requirements through knowledge in safety regulations / procedures etc In the construction industry with at least 3 years of experience in a manager role. Experience in managing and / or providing technical oversight of safety and / or health contractor’s Experience in safety and welfare inspections / assessments during construction. Prior practical work experience in office setting (e.g. managing safety and health programs, budgets and staff) and field locations Ability to conduct root cause analysis, gap analysis. Possesses excellent English language and communication skills.