HSE Manager - Qatar

Category: FTE

Unit / Division / Department / Section: Global HSE

Location: Qatar

JOB PURPOSE

• HSE Professional to act as a ‘trusted advisor’ working cross-functionally in the country (business unit) as a critical partner with a decision-making ability to provide recommendations with appropriate judgement on HSE issues.
• HSE leader to spearhead the implementation of HSE system and safe work practices with the aim to foster a safe and healthy working environment, inspire employees, promote a culture of safety, trust, caring; and improve environmental stewardship.
• To set the bar high on safety by being an influencer and catalyst for change and by building trustworthy relationships with internal and external stakeholders

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

TECHNICAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Regulatory and Compliance Management

• Lead the interpretation and compliance with local HSE laws and regulations applicable to the country and to the operations through maintenance of legal register.
• Apply legal and ethical standards to HSE practice ensuring the intent of the law and the HSE principles are applied.

HSE Risk Management

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of HSE risk assessments and job safety analysis (JSA) for normal operations and emergencies.

Incident Management

• Lead the implementation of incident management system inclusive of accurate and timely reporting, thorough investigation of incidents, and follow-through completion of actions through the use of IndustrySafe® incident & hazard reporting software and system. 

Culture of Safety and Caring, Welfare and Well-being

• Foster a positive culture of safety and caring based on trust and of visible leadership.
• Work closely with country/plant management in ensuring welfare facilities are in place.
• Lead initiatives to promote and protect employee well-being including effective management of mental health.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategy

• Support country management in the execution of company strategy and country-specific objectives
• Implement policies and procedures and initiatives roll out by Corporate HSE.

Leadership and Management

• Demonstrate visible safety leadership by leading care conversations at the plant, supporting the Supervisors in their HSE challenges and gathering feedback from the workers to help them do their job safely.
• Inspire and motivate the HSE team and other stakeholders to meet HSE objectives.
• Display optimism, perseverance, empathy, and personal resilience in every work situation.
• Promote teamwork to boost team morale and encourage shared responsibility on safety.
• Drive high-impact HSE initiatives locally.
• Establish a Safety Engagement Team comprise of workers to support initiatives

HSE Management System

• Lead the implementation of a systems approach to health, safety, and environment in accordance with the International Standards, local HSE regulations and best practices.

Facility and Travel Security Management System

• Support Field Services Team and international business travellers through the implementation of the Travel Security Management System.
• Lead the implementation of the local Facility Security Management System in coordination with other functions (i.e., HR, Administration, IT, etc.) to ensure prevention of security-related risks.

Training and Development

• Develop, conduct, and implement HSE training programs for all employees including assessment of its effectiveness

Measurement and evaluation of HSE performance

• Conduct monitoring and measurement of HSE performance and data analysis to continually improve.
• Prepare monthly HSE statistical reports and data analysis.

Audits and Inspections

• Conduct internal HSE audits and regular site inspections.
• Communicate findings and action plans to local management and Corporate HSE
• Coordinate external, third-party HSE audits and inspections.

SPAN OF Communication

• Internal: Influence/Leadership: Communicate, engage with and influence line and middle management, supervisors, and workers to mitigate risk and optimize worker health and safety.
• External: Local authorities such as Ministry of Labor or Environmental Agency; Regulatory authority such as OSHA, OSHAD; Fire Brigade, Municipality, Third Party Safety Specialists, Training Providers, Accreditation and Certification Bodies, etc.

Job relevant information (BOUNDARIES & DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY)

• Stops work if unsafe; Works under general direction of Geo-market Manager and Global VP HSE with personal responsibility for own outputs; Determines when issues should be escalated to a higher level