HSE Manager

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Job Description:

HSE Manager

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented HSE Manager to join our team In this role you will be providing all necessary assistance to the construction supervision team with respect to all safety, health, and environmental issues. The HSE Manager provides a focal point for all occupational safety, health, and environment issues throughout the construction contract by reviewing the contractor's safety submittals (i.e., MSRA), visiting the site, chairing the weekly quality and safety meetings, following up on non-conformances, and taking a lead role in ensuring the contractor complies with his approved PSHEP/OSH and CEMP and attends/conduct regular HSE audits. In addition, review and approve the OSH Plan, and CEMP of the contractor and he will monitor the implementation of the safety, health, and environment of the project scope of work and ensure compliance with the Aldar HSE requirements, ADOSH SF and EAD regulations including ITC.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop and implement and maintain office and project HSE and plans, programs, and reports.
• Provide technical support, review, supervision, and assignment of tasks to projects HSE manager.
• Experienced in the monitoring of the project's sustainability and environmental compliance to legislative or contractual requirements.
• Advise the Sector Manager and Program Directors of project safety performance on a regular basis.
• Provide Parsons and contractor personnel with regular technical HSE training, per program requirements and needs.
• Assign and provide technical supervision of safety performance, qualifications, and programs.
• Review contractors on the bid list with regard to safety performance, qualifications, and programs.
• Conduct regular HSE audits through review and analysis of the performance of safety records and safety inspections of various offices and projects in compliance with ESHARP Management to ensure HSE considerations are integrated into work planning and activities.
• Assist the Workers' Compensation Analyst in coordinating medical care and case management of employees injured at company facilities.
• Review of material submittals and method statements to ensure compliance with specifications, targeted credits under Estidama and environmental best practice.
• Regularly interact with senior-level representatives from a variety of functional groups, including program management, design/engineering, construction, and other personnel.
• Perform and adequately document internal safety audits and manage all related follow-up activities. Audits conducted to assure compliance with Parsons' standards, contract requirements, and applicable codes, specifications and drawings, including but not limited to design, engineering, estimating, procurement, project controls, Vendor/Subcontractor management, receiving, handling & storage, Construction, etc.
• Review loss control reports from company insurance carriers and regulatory inspection agencies and confer with appropriate management representatives on compliance with regulations and citations.
• Conduct contractor pre-qualification activities against company requirements and advise operations/management on contractor level of HSE competency, qualification, and past performance.
• Review and monitor implementation for contractors' project safety plans.
• Participate with HSE Staff recruiting, annual performance review, and direct daily interaction with and management of multiple direct reports.
• Coordination and assistance with the project's Pearl Qualified Professional to collate and document construction compliance with the targeted credits under Estidama, reporting progress on a weekly basis, and noting any deviations by the contractors from the agreed strategy.
• Coordinate with nurses, physicians, and medical institutions to ensure the highest level of care for workers, and implement a worker "early return to work program."
• Prepare HSE metrics reports for the Client and Parsons on a monthly basis; utilizes information to identify programs/ contractors requiring development/ improvement.
• Control all non-conformance reports and ensure remedial actions are taken.
• Assure all technical documents relative to safety are current status.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
• Ensure environmental performance oversight of contractors of the project. Preparing technical project deliverables including studies, reports, plans and other documentation related to the environment, natural resources, waste, water, etc.;

Additional responsibility of the HSE Manager:

• Provide expertise and technical assistance to site management for the implementation of the ESHARP Manual and company QHSE and Sustainability processes.
• Ensuring environmental and sustainability objectives are achieved during the design and construction for the projects.
• Receives assignments in terms of broad objectives from the GBU SH&E Director and Abu Dhabi Sector HSE Manager in conjunction with Project Management.
• Reviews, interprets, and provides assistance on safety regulations and standards.
• Participate in the Accident/Incident investigation and lead the project team in identifying the Root Cause and provide guidance on reporting to the Sector Regulatory Authority.
• Monitors project safety performance and conducts project audits and safety inspections.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related field (or equivalent experience) discipline or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum 15 years experience in the field of HSE, wherein at least 10+ years' experience in Managerial / Management capacity.
• Professional certification (i.e., CSP, NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 6, IOSH, or similar).
• Thorough knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ADOSH SF, EAD regulations and reporting procedures, as well as an in-depth understanding of safety management systems and procedures.
• Excellent presentation skills for delivery of health and safety-related training programs.
• Thorough experience in directing and implementing quality management systems and standards specified by ISO 9000.
• High attention to detail and excellent organization skills.
• Proactive must keep up to date with legal and professional changes associated with public health and occupational health and safety.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction or oversight.
• Excellent written, presentation, and oral communications skills. Arabic speaking is an advantage.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Sound knowledge of all phases of design and construction projects.
• Management ability and knowledge of Quality Management practices, processes, and current technology.
• Ability to communicate clearly, conduct presentations to management, and interface effectively with a diverse group of professionals.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with other departments in a tactful and effective manner.
• Strong leadership and management skills, excellent written and verbal communication, strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.
• Computer proficiency with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Visio. Project planning skills are essential.
• Arabic speaking.

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