Safety Engineer (HSE Specialist II)

Description

• Develop and implement safety initiatives to continually improve, achieve and maintain stated safety performance and objectives.
• Visit the project site on a regular basis to ensure interest and awareness of HSE is maintained, conduct regular safety talks and safety training sessions relative to the nature of activities being undertaken.
• Ensure EPC contractors establish and maintain statistical data concerning all matters of health and safety, training programs with which to provide a basis for development of further health and safety activities, to highlight trends for future action.
• Monitor compliance with all Kuwait legislative requirements including the dissemination of information to PMC and EPC managers and employees regarding amendments/ additions to requirements as they come into effect.
• Review EPC contractor Safety Management System and advise of required changes. Develop and maintain professional relationships with KOC, regulatory bodies and EPC contractor to foster the professional image of WorleyParsons.
• Assist EPC contractor construction management personnel in identifying hazards and in planning and organising the work such that a safe working environment is maintained.
• Assist EPC sub contractor Safety advisors and site management in the development and revision of specific site safety programmes.
• Carry out regular inspections of the work areas with the respective EPC contractor line manager and or HSE representative and prepare reports.
• Provide advice and guidance to the EPC contractor management team on HSE issues through the interpretation of KOC policies and statutory requirements.
• Advise subcontractor supervisory staff and employees in the implementation of strategies to identify and control potential hazards and in the use of the hierarchy of controls
• Monitor the availability and use of safety apparel and equipment.
• Ensure HSE safety inductions are undertaken in accordance with the EPC contractor SMS requirements for all new employees of the company and its subcontractors
• Ensure EPC contractor subcontractor selection (ITB) processes are developed and implemented on a timely basis in accordance with KOC expectations.
• Ensure all lines of communication on HSE-matters remain open and effective between all parties particularly KOC, WorleyParsons, EPC contractors and their subcontractors.
• Provide advice to the EPC subcontractor supervision on the development of project specific procedures and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) training,
• Monitor the EPC contractor HSE Management System and provide advice and assistance to EPC HSE managers so they comply in a consistent way to reduce the risk to the project employees and the environment.
• Maintain a HS&E audit and assessment program for the location.
• Disseminate safety information throughout the workplace via bulletin boards, posters, newsletters etc.
• Pro-actively visit site and with the EPC contractor implement safety measures- promote/ensure safe work practices.
• Ensure the EPC contractors develop implement and maintain a specific project Risk Management Plan.
• Assist EPC contractor line management and or construction supervisors in accident investigation process and report accordingly.
• Ensure quality safety observation program is implemented and maintained on each site/project and ensure follow up on findings.

Requirements

• Minimum years total post graduation experience.
• Practical experience of design, construction, commissioning and maintenance aspects of oil & gas installations.
• Must be conversant with local & international safety standards and norms.
• Minimum years Oil & Gas post graduation experience.
• Practical experience with HSE management systems, reporting and audit procedures.
• Minimum years experience in a Safety /HSE Engineer.
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, Fire & Safety, Environment, Production, Industrial, Electrical, Instrumentation or Civil.)
• Ability to develop, update and maintain in – house procedures.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance