HSS Director

Overview

Lead HSE strategy, compliance and risk management for rail projects in Abu Dhabi.

Key Responsibilities

• risk oversight
• safety audits
• hse program
• safety training
• kpi monitoring
• compliance coordination

Tasks

-Have oversight of project risks and opportunities. If needed audit and inspects the job site to detect and correct safety risks and hazards. -Receives reviews and distributes safety inspection / audit reports with recommended corrective actions. -Collaborate with Project Managers for the implementation of the projects HSE Program. -Provides oversight to the new hire safety orientation process and other safety-related training. -Audits the projects Safety Performance, recommends corrective actions and measures for continual improvement. -Review project risk assessments for upcoming work and provide technical assistance to the health and safety planning process. -Develops Safety Performance Indicators, (Leading & Lagging) Targets and communicates trends in KPI’s to involved parties. -Verifies agreed safety standards and applicable regulations are enforced. -Audits the job accident records and periodically prepares any required corrective action plans in consultation with construction teams. -Recommend, validate and monitor the implementation and management of the Health and Safety Management Systems in coordination with other delivery partners and the Client representatives. -Co-ordinate with stakeholders (government and others) to ensure good outcomes for all HSE matters. -Advises and assists the senior client representative in the establishment and management of health and safety programs and in identifying and eliminating/controlling any hazards to persons and property. -Coordinate and interact with all corporate and project site departments of the Company to facilitate compliance of Safety Programs. -Responsible for auditing Supervising Consultant and/or oversight of Contractor Project Safety. -Represents senior management during safety presentation and/or inspections. -Recommends actions to mitigate any negative changes to KPI trends. -Oversee all aspects of the projects Healthy, Safety and Environmental policies, execution of those policies and overall legal compliance. -Sets the standards of HSE on the project and ensures contractor compliance with these known standards. -Monitor any wellness program developed by consultants and contractors’ staff.

Requirements

• nebosh
• iso 45001
• 20+ years
• senior mgmt
• team leadership
• aviation regs

What You Bring

-Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents. -GCC experience is preferred. -BSc Degree in Health and Occupational Safety or equivalent accredited from a recognized university. -Recognized Health and Safety education, certifications, license or training in the KSA (e.g. ISO 45001, ISO 14000, OSHAD, NEBOSH, OSHAD, First Aid, Fire Safety etc). -Ability to interface with all levels with project team, client, and others. -Knowledge of aviation regulations and safety standards relevant to construction. -Affiliation with relevant safety associations -Effective oral and written skills for client presentations, technical reporting, and internal / external correspondence; Ability to effectively present information to key stakeholders as required by the client. -Ability to manage and encourage a team of construction management professionals. -Experience in the implementation of HSR Projects is highly preferable. -Minimum 20+ years of related work experience in the field of safety and health, with not less than fifteen (15) years’ experience in the management of design and/or construction of rail projects. -Understanding of the construction management at risk alternative delivery process and the functions inherent to construction management of large-scale projects. -Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of support function problems. -Must have experience at senior management/director level as well as having extensive experience in client facing roles. -Understanding of budget development and cost accounting. -Knowledge of construction contract negotiation and administration. -Ability to function in a multi-organizational environment by developing relationships that complies with the client’s proactive, collaborative culture. -Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.

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