Summary
WSP Middle East is seeking a Health and Safety Officer for a 400 kV substation project in Abu Dhabi. The role manages project HSE arrangements, site inspections, contractor plans and risk assessments, training, emergency drills, incident follow-up and monthly reporting. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a relevant subject, NEBOSH IGC or equivalent relevant qualifications, and at least seven years of experience on major construction projects. WSP states that the role offers competitive pay, medical cover and paid professional subscriptions.
The posting
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WSP Middle East is seeking a highly skilled Health and Safety officer, you should ensure that Health & Safety policies and procedures are effectively embedded across the projects, sites and office environments in compliance with local and international rules and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Manage the health, safety and environmental arrangements for the project against the WSP HSEQ / client HSEQ Management System requirements, to ensure the protection of our people.
- Manage HSE Inspectors to ensure they are monitoring the implementation of health and safety arrangements at project site level, in accordance with legal and client requirements.
- Develop and deliver health, safety and environmental training to WSP employees including but not limited to; induction, safe working practices.
- Review and approve contractor’s health, safety and environmental plans, risk assessments and method statements against legal and client requirements prior to the work being carried out.
- Plan daily morning site visits across project sites to ensure health and safety measures are in place before works begins.
- Carry out weekly joint HSE inspections with HSE Inspectors and contractor personnel and ensure all the corrective/preventive actions are closed out.
- Organise HSE meetings with clients, WSP project staff, and contractors.
Initiate and test emergency response plans and ensure the drills are carried out as per the project schedule and performance standards. - Ensure HSE Inspectors follow up on contractor’s incident investigation reports are completed and corrective actions are identified and closed out to prevent a recurrence and provide necessary technical guidance for accident protection.
- Conduct regular site safely reviews.
I liaise with enforcement authorities (PCFC, EHS Checks)I prepare and submit monthly HSE reports in conjunction with contractor personnel and to the client.
Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence.
- Proficiency in English.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio.
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering or relevant subject.
- Must be qualified with relevant Health and Safety Qualifications- Minimum NEBOSH IGC.
- Minimum 07+ years’ experience in dealing with major construction projects.
As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, paid professional subscriptions.
Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognise the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
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