Manager – Projects HSE

Job Purpose

Lead the Projects HSE function within the department, supporting the Project Management function to deliver project and business objectives. Provide assurance to the Director in terms of HSE performance of GEP-managed projects. Support the Director in enhancing the HSE culture within the department. Champion all HSE initiatives/matters within the department whether internally initiated or from outside the department. Subject Matter Expert (SME) in HSE. Custodian of the department’s Projects HSE framework (processes, procedures, manuals, standards, guidelines and templates), systems and tools.

Accountabilities

Governance

• the development and implementation of the Projects HSE framework including related policies, standards, guidelines, procedures and tools.
• Group HSE in the development of HSE policies, processes, standards and procedures aligned with international standards, local regulations and industry best practices. Additionally, lead and ensure the implementation of the same within the function while guiding and advising on the implementation of the same within the rest of the department.
• Ensure development, implementation, administration and maintaining of systems, tools, databases and libraries for the Engineering disciplines covers cross-discipline requirements.

Projects

• HSE requirements set for all projects can be met and that the relevant framework and infrastructure is in place and can be complied with.
• competent resources are assigned to all projects from the function skill pool.
• implementation of HSE processes and procedures on all projects.
• critical project deliverables related to the function.
• functional guidance to project teams when requested.
• project teams in the identification and management of project risks related to the function.
• within and outside GEP in matters relating to process safety and people safety.
• any HSE related issues escalated by project teams.
• Head – Projects in ensuring Project Value Assurance Programmes (PVAPs) such as project execution reviews, 3D modelling, constructability reviews, risk management, and the like are systematically implemented across all projects.
• periodic project safety performance reviews and audits for all projects and ensure compliance with corporate, regulatory and project-specific HSE requirements.
• incidents and high potential near misses to identify trends, vulnerabilities and liabilities, and amend the functional framework as necessary to prevent reoccurrence and improve HSE performance.
• in investigations of all HSE incidents and high potential near misses in the capacity defined by the Incident Management Process.
• project teams in developing Corrective Action Plans.
• quality control and sign-off at Stage Gate control points on all projects.
• (or secure approvals from GHSE, if necessary, for) deviations to control points in the function’s standards, procedures, etc.

Operational

• the department’s Balanced Scorecard within the Projects HSE function by translating the strategic objectives into appropriate short- and long-term functional objectives to enable achievement of the department’s and the company’s strategic plan.
• the institution of a culture within the department that supports health, safety, the environment and sustainability.
• initiatives to achieve and maintain HSE certifications relevant to the department.
• HSE training needs for the department and establish a competency-based training regime to enhance the HSE performance of the department.
• Ensure accurate and timely management reporting and provision of information related to the function.

People and Talent Management

• and manage the Projects HSE skill pool (including recruitment, employee performance management, learning and development, etc.), developing and maintaining an engaged team while ensuring maximum resource utilisation, productivity and cost efficiency.
• competencies, knowledge and know-how within the function to deliver functional objectives.
• Manage opportunities for hands-on development of UAE Nationals in Projects HSE across all projects and report on their development to the Director.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Keep abreast of new developments in industry best practice related to the Projects HSE function, identify opportunities for improvement in processes and systems, promote adoption of new ideas, and lead the implementation of new tools, technologies and techniques to continuously improve the quality and efficiency of functional processes and performance.
• Benchmark functional processes and performance against peers and industry best practices in pursuit of continuous improvement in the quality and efficiency of the same.

Requirements

• degree in Engineering and twelve (12) to fifteen (15) years of experience in applying the discipline skills in the oil and gas industry
• understanding of a wide variety of the discipline’s concepts, practices, and procedures
• and strong leadership skills
• proficiency in software related to the discipline such as Aspen HYSYS, Phast and Pipenet
• in office productivity tools such as the MS Office suite of products and Adobe Acrobat
• English language proficiency
• OHSAS 18001 Certified Auditor certification and NEBOSH International Diploma or equivalent preferred