Summary
ACWA Power is seeking an HSE Lead for a plant-based role in Saudi Arabia, supporting health, safety and environmental management across power or water plant operations. Duties include field inspections, training and inductions, incident reporting and investigations, risk assessments, emergency drills, and monitoring permit-to-work and PPE compliance. Applicants should have at least four years of direct experience in a similar role; five or more years in a multicultural team is preferred. A NEBOSH General Certificate and HSE auditor training are preferred, and a Saudi driving licence is required or must be obtained within three months after probation.
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Position
Job Title HSE Officer
Job location (Department/Plant) Plant
Reporting to Plant (General) Manager/HSE Engineer/HSE Manager
Job Summary
This position is based out of City and is primarily a plant based position providing support to manage and implement HSE management system at the field level by working closely with power Or water plants operations. This position will report directly to the HSE Engineer / Plant General Manager/PM and Corporate HSE Manager.
Roles & Responsibilities
S. No. Responsibility
1 Coordinating and actively participating in plant activities while maintaining focus to overall company objectives and consistency through HSE management
2 Conducting tool box talks (if required), HSE awareness session and on-field HSE meetings with staff and contractors.
3 Leading on-site HSE training programs designed to motivate field personnel
4 Improve the unsafe act/conditions and Near misses reporting, recording and participating in investigations.
5 Coordinating and participating in the continuous auditing of HSE management systems
6 Assisting the Administration and Occupational Health Team and providing support in all aspects of post-accident / injury treatment process
7 Working with operations and maintenance employees to promote permit to work system and ensure safety of everyone involved in the processes.
8 Identify non-compliant, incomplete or substandard procedures, for activities involving employees and/or contractors in the plant
9 Assisting field staff and contractors in the caring and inspection of their PPE and ensure PPE compliance in the field.
10 Responsible for recording and reporting of all incidents including employees’ injuries.
11 Supporting Corporate HSE programs e.g. People Based Safety, 5S and Zero incident process etc.
12 Inspections of equipment logbooks and records e.g. scaffolding, ladders, cranes, tools, work equipment, power tools etc.
13 Supporting the HSE incentive program and other promotional programs e.g. Safety day, World environment day or HSE campaigns as announced by Corporate.
14 Promoting the HSE Observation and Communication programs involving owner and contractors HSE officers
15 Inspection of portable fire extinguisher, safety eye-wash / shower station and keeping their maintenance records. (if required)
16 Assisting HSE Engineer in risk assessment process and maintenance of identified control measures
17 Offering support to Incident controller as a part of the emergency response team
18 Supporting Corporate Environmental programs as required e.g. waste management, plantation, spill control etc
19 Supporting Corporate Occupational Health Programs e.g. Get Healthy Stay Healthy Program, Stress Management, Quit Smoking Programs , Diet and Exercise etc.
20 Conduct walk around checks regularly to monitor HSE controls
21 Ensure availability of first aid measures at locations
22 Ensure availability of firefighting equipment and inspection of its status
23 Collection of environmental deviations and ensure identification, implementation of corrective actions
24 Coordinate HSE emergency drills and reports
25 Ensure work areas continuous monitoring and presence of controls on identified risks.
26 Provide induction training to new employees, visitors and contractors/subcontractors.
27 Ensure the availability of medical facilities and medicines in the ambulance
28 Monitor the validity of certification of equipment and operator license
29 Perform other HSE duties as assigned time to time.
Job Specifications
Educational Desired Degree certificate
Preferred NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
HSE Trained and Certified Auditor from a recognized institute
Minimum Experience
(Type and duration) Minimum 4 years of direct working experience in the similar capacity
Preferable 5+ years of relevant working experience within a multi-cultural team
Required Skills 1. Awareness of Quality, Occupational Health & Safety and Environment Management system principles
2. Knowledge of applicable legal requirements
3. Hazard Risk assessment
4. Aspect Impact assessment
5. Investigating skills
6. Knowledge of firefighting equipment
7. Knowledge of first aid measures
8. Knowledge of PPE and safety equipment
9. Knowledge of spillage containment
10. Knowledge of handling HSE emergencies
11. Knowledge of identification, classification and disposal of waste
12. Having a good command of English and / or Arabic languages.
13. Field experience on a power and/or water plants with a proven excellent safety record.
14. Possess a working knowledge of power plant operations its equipment, practices, procedures and applicable local HSE regulations
15. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
16. Familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Email & PowerPoint
17. Ability to demonstrate a commitment to safety at all times
18. Strong desire to support all levels of personnel
Desired certification / Job specific skill / Training Should be familiar with applicable K.S.A Health, Safety and Environmental legislations
Should be holding a valid driving license of K.S.A or
Willing to get one within 3 months after the completion of his probationary period.
Work Condition
While performing the duties of this position, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. In high precarious places he may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or chemicals risk and electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but very loud conditions do exist.