Summary
McDermott is hiring an HSES Specialist in Abu Dhabi for a role combining field-based work with administrative duties. The specialist will support HSES plans and procedures, guide frontline teams, monitor subcontractor and vendor compliance, and contribute to risk assessments, permits to work, audits, inspections, emergency drills, and incident investigations. Applicants need a degree, diploma, or equivalent in an HSES-related subject and five years of Oil and Gas HSES experience. Degree-holding candidates must provide a degree equivalency certificate issued by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
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Job Overview:
The HSES Specialist applies their conceptual knowledge of HSES and can act with a considerable degree of autonomy. They will have the ability to balance a field-based position and business administrative duties and are comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development and implementation of HSES plans, procedures and instructions
- Provide HSES guidance to frontline supervision and field personnel
- Provide mentorship and coaching to junior HSES staff
- Assist in HSES Prequalification subcontractors and vendors
- Monitor subcontractors and vendors to ensure compliance to safe work practices
- Participate in risk assessments and ensure risk registries are maintained up to date
- Participate and execute HSES activity plan
- Develop Toolbox Talk (TBT) plan and supporting material
- Observe / assist supervision during the delivery of TBTs
- Assist with the planning of Permit to Work’s (PTW’s), conduct inspections and ensure compliance to PTW controls
- Assist in preparing and conducting HSES audits and inspections
- Initiate, monitor, and report on the progress of audit and inspection findings
- Assist in the development and implementation of HSES initiatives
- Assist and participate in emergency response drills, including preparation of reports and inspection of equipment
- Participate in incident investigations and prepare reports as necessary
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications and Education:
- Degree/Diploma or equivalent in HSES related subject
- 5 years of Oil and Gas HSES experience
- Conversant with local and international HSES laws, codes, and regulations
- Familiar with all company, facility, and project specific HSES terms, requirements, and deliverables
- Maintain key competencies associated with the HSES function
- Communication and presentation skills, both written and spoken
- Good interpersonal skills
- Conflict Resolution skills and leadership skills
Successful degree holding candidates will be required to provide a degree equivalency certificate issues by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Candidates who do not already have this available are recommended to commence the process to avoid delays in the offer and onboarding process.
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