Summary
Parsons is hiring an HSE Lead in Riyadh to advise project and program teams on implementing safety, health, and environmental programs and meeting corporate, regulatory, and client requirements. The role includes auditing and inspecting worksites, investigating incidents, analyzing safety trends, preparing reports, and supporting corrective actions, risk assessments, training, and workforce engagement. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health or a related discipline, or equivalent experience, and at least 10 years in HSE roles. Knowledge of ANSI and NFPA standards is required; relevant safety certifications and major infrastructure or construction project experience are desired.
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented HS&E Lead to join our team!
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Advise and support Project and Program Management teams in implementing and maintaining Safety, Health, and Environmental (SH&E) programs in accordance with corporate, regulatory, and client requirements.
- Provide guidance to project personnel on compliance with Parsons’ Environmental, Safety, Health, and Risk Program (ESHARP) management system, policies, and procedures.
- Conduct audits of projects and worksites to verify compliance with corporate SH&E standards and industry best practices.
- Perform site inspections to identify hazards and provide practical solutions to eliminate or mitigate associated risks.
- Prepare and submit detailed audit reports, inspection reports, and recommendations for corrective and preventive actions.
- Implement occupational injury reporting, incident management, and investigation processes in accordance with company requirements.
- Lead incident investigations and conduct root cause analyses using recognized investigation methodologies.
- Work collaboratively with project teams, supervisors, and workers to identify and implement effective corrective actions.
- Prepare comprehensive investigation reports and communicate lessons learned to support continuous improvement.
- Analyze trends related to audits, inspections, incidents, and safety observations, and develop reports to support management decision-making.
- Represent Parsons during external regulatory inspections, client reviews, and loss control assessments.
- Act as a representative of the SH&E Manager or Director on project sites as required.
- Promote active participation and engagement from project personnel in identifying safety improvements and implementing best practices.
- Support risk assessments and provide SH&E subject matter expertise during work planning and execution activities.
- Assist with new employee safety orientation and onboarding programs.
- Deliver regulatory compliance training and SH&E best practice training programs.
- Maintain accurate SH&E training records and documentation.
- Participate in routine safety briefings, toolbox talks, and workforce engagement activities.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior Safety Specialists and other project personnel.
What Required Skills You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE/SH&E) roles.
- Advanced knowledge of health and safety regulations, compliance requirements, and reporting procedures.
- Strong understanding of safety-related industry standards and best practices, including ANSI, NFPA, and similar standards.
- Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and root cause analyses.
- Experience supporting risk assessments and implementing corrective and preventive action programs.
- Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, coach, and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and high-risk project environments.
What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP), Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or similar professional certification.
- Experience on major infrastructure, transportation, rail, or construction projects.
- Knowledge of risk management systems and occupational safety management frameworks.
- Experience supervising or mentoring safety professionals within large-scale project environments.
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
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