Summary
Parsons is hiring an HS&E Lead in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role supports project teams in implementing safety, health, and environmental programs, conducts audits and site inspections, leads incident investigations, and advises on risk assessments and corrective actions. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health or a related field, or equivalent experience, and at least 10 years in HSE roles. Professional safety certifications and experience on major infrastructure, transportation, rail, or construction projects are desirable.
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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, client, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide guidance to project personnel to ensure 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 standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Perform site inspections to identify hazards and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive actions to eliminate or mitigate risk.
- Prepare and submit comprehensive audit reports, inspection reports, and safety performance assessments.
- Implement occupational injury reporting, incident management, and investigation processes in accordance with company procedures.
- Lead incident investigations and conduct root cause analyses using recognized and defensible methodologies.
- Collaborate with project managers, supervisors, contractors, and workforce personnel to develop and implement effective corrective actions.
- Prepare investigation reports and communicate lessons learned to improve overall safety performance.
- Analyze safety trends, audit findings, inspection results, and incident data to identify improvement opportunities and support decision-making.
- Represent Parsons during regulatory inspections, client reviews, and external safety audits.
- Act as the SH&E representative on project sites and support the SH&E Manager or Director as required.
- Promote active participation in safety initiatives and encourage a strong safety culture across project teams.
- Support risk assessments and provide SH&E expertise during work planning and execution activities.
- Assist with new employee orientations and onboarding programs.
- Deliver health, safety, and environmental training and awareness sessions in accordance with regulatory and project requirements.
- Maintain accurate SH&E records, training logs, and compliance documentation.
- Participate in toolbox talks, safety briefings, and workforce engagement activities.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior Safety Specialists and site personnel.
What Required Skills You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field (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 industry safety standards and best practices, including ANSI, NFPA, and related standards.
- Experience conducting safety audits, inspections, incident investigations, and root cause analyses.
- Experience supporting risk assessments and implementing corrective and preventive action programs.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting 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 within 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 equivalent professional certification.
- Experience on major infrastructure, transportation, rail, or construction projects.
- Knowledge of risk management systems and occupational safety management frameworks.
- Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to safety professionals within large-scale project environments.
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