Senior Specialist, Occupational Health

1. JOB DETAILS :

Job Title : Senior Specialist Occupational Health

Reports to : Manager, Environment & Occupational Health

Unit / Division / Function : Group Health, Safety & Environment Function

Department / Section : Environment & Occupational Health

Prepared / Revision : Nov, 2022 / Revision 1.0

Job Family / Sub Family : HSE / Occupational Health

Location : ADNOC HQ

2. JOB DIMENSIONS :

Revenues / Budget : N / A

Direct Reports : N/A

Indirect Reports : N/A

3. JOB PURPOSE :

Lead / participate in the development and verify the implementation of the ADNOC HSE Standards, HSE Policies, associated procedures, and guidelines. Provide professional advice related to 'Industrial Health & Hygiene' technical issues to enhance Occupational Health performance of the company.

4. ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Key Accountabilities :

• Lead the development, tracking, and ensuring proper implementation of ADNOC HSE Strategic Objectives in the field of Occupational Health & Hygiene management.
• Deliver technical inputs in the area of 'Occupational Health & Hygiene Prevention', 'Technical problem solving', and 'Risk Management' to ensure HSE compliance.
• Oversee planning of activities involving improvement of Industrial Health & Hygiene functions for ADNOC to be implemented across ADNOC facilities.
• Collaborate with ADNOC Group companies for the development and implementation of site/facility specific Occupational Health & Hygiene prevention/protection measures, Risk Management, and ensure HSE Control Measures are implemented.
• Define guidance and recommendations for any occupational health impact assessment studies for new and existing onshore/offshore facilities across ADNOC.
• Analyze trends and potential Occupational Health Hazards for short & long term impacts and develop necessary actions to manage potential impacts on OH.
• Provide professional advice and recommendations on the prevention of injuries/illness, contractor's health management system linked to the performance of the company.
• Lead development and review of Occupational Health related reports and Industrial Health bio-markers to provide recommendations and further implementation of mitigation initiatives across ADNOC Group.
• Inform, review, and advise on the occupational Health and Hygiene aspect findings and Corrective Active Plan/Report of the HSE and OHMS reviews/audits/inspections/investigations conducted in line with applicable ADNOC regulations/guidelines, local and international regulations/standards.
• Develop, coordinate, and ensure implementing periodic Occupational Health related educational programs with concerned personnel.
• Investigate reported suspected/confirmed occupational illness, Non Accidental Death, health, hygiene, and welfare incidents/occurrences. Identify causes and provide recommendations to resolve/mitigate areas of concern.
• Participate in verification of the classification of HSE Incidents occurring across the ADNOC companies.
• Steer the review of occupational health & hygiene surveys in the workplace.
• Ensure the availability of adequate risk control measures and recommend protection methods to reduce insurance premiums.
• Familiarize with Occupational Health related latest UAE Federal laws, regulation, and applicable international standards.
• Perform other similar or related additional duties as required and assigned by the Manager Environment and Occupational Health Department.

Generic Accountabilities:

• Supervision: Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
• Budgets: Provide input for preparation of the Function/Division/Department/Section budgets.
• Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures: Implement approved policies, processes, systems, standards, and procedures.
• Performance Management: Contribute to the achievement of approved Performance Objectives.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve operational processes.
• Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability: Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls, and sustainability guidelines.
• Reports: Provide inputs to prepare MIS and progress reports for Company Management.

5. COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS :

Internal: Periodic contacts and interface with all relevant ADNOC Group companies, Contractors, and 3rd party personnel.

External: Frequent contacts with vendors and local authorities in the development and promotion of occupational health and hygiene issues.

6. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS :

Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Health Science / Engineering / Medicine.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills: 10 years of professional experience in HSE and Occupational Health & Hygiene function, with 4-5 years in an oil & gas industry.

Post graduate Membership/Fellowship/Associate Fellowship training in occupational Health and / Hygiene from an international forum/organization would be an advantage.

Must be proficient in English and have superior communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills.

Able to demonstrate professional skills in managing activities within the HSE Occupational Health Framework.

Strong skills in working through major organizational change.

Valid UAE Driving License.