Hsse Advisor

**Reports to: Directly reporting to HSSE Manager**:
**Category: FTE**:
**Location: AUH**:
**Unit / Division / Department / Section: Geo-market HSSE Department**:
JOB PURPOSE
- HSSE Professional to act as a ‘trusted advisor,’ collaborating with HSSE Team, Supervisors and workers, as a critical partner providing recommendations with appropriate judgment on HSSE issues.
- HSSE leader to support plant in the implementation of HSSE systems and safe work practices, aiming to cultivate a safe and healthy working environment
- HSSE coach and mentor inspiring employees, promote a culture of safety, trust, and care, and enhance environmental stewardship.
- To set high safety standards by serving as an influencer and catalyst for change, and by fostering relationships with internal and external stakeholders

TECHNICAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Regulatory and Compliance Management
- Support HSSE team in ensuring the plant operations meet all applicable safety regulations and standards requirements

HSSE Management and System
- Support HSSE team in the implementation of a systems approach to health, safety, and environment in accordance with the International Standards, local HSSE regulations and best practices.

HSSE Risk Management
- Support HSSE team and supervisors in conducting risk assessments, job hazard analysis and ensuring controls in place.

Incident Management and Investigation
- Report observations, incidents and near misses immediately.
- Participate in investigations of incidents, and near misses to determine root causes and prevent recurrence.

Emergency Readiness
- Support the plant in the implementation of emergency response plans. Coordinate drills and exercises to test emergency procedures and response capabilities.

Documentation
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and documentation including training records.
- Assist HSSE team in gathering the HSSE statistical data (safety, environmental, waste etc.) required for monthly reporting.

Training and Development
- Support in the delivery of basic HSSE training including inductions to educate employees on safety protocols, procedures, and best practices. Ensure all personnel understand the potential hazards.

HSSE Inspections & Surveillance
- Conduct daily tours to ensure compliance with safety practices and FPI policies.
- Inspect welfare facilities (canteens, toilets, changing rooms, prayer room) to meet standards.
- Oversee contractor activities to ensure adherence to site safety rules. Verify Permits to Work (if required)
- Regularly check and inspect firefighting equipment.
- Inspect and refill First Aid boxes as needed.
- Inspect emergency showers and eye wash stations Maintain safety equipment (PPE, crane slings) to prevent failure.
- Ensure employees are provided with sufficient, correct and good condition PPE and safety equipment for their roles.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Leadership and Management - Culture of Safety and Caring
- Foster a positive safety culture based on trust. Demonstrate visible safety leadership by facilitating care conversations and gathering worker feedback to enhance job safety. Inspire and motivate the HSSE team and stakeholders, exhibiting traits like optimism and empathy. Promote teamwork to boost morale and shared safety responsibility. Drive high-impact HSSE initiatives for continuous safety improvement.

Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities for enhancing safety through process improvements, technology upgrades, and training initiatives. Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies to implement innovative safety solutions.

SPAN OF COMMUNICATION
- Internal: Serve as a supporter to the HSSE team in liaising between production, operations and maintenance to communicate safety-related information and safety best practices, and foster a culture of safety awareness and accountability
- External: NA

JOB RELEVANT INFORMATION (BOUNDARIES & DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY)
- Stops work if unsafe, working under the general direction of the HSSE Manager with personal accountability for outputs. Determines when issues should be escalated to a higher level.

**Skills**:
Required Qualifications:

- Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering or related field

HSSE Certifications:

- NEBOSH International General Certificate in OHS (preferred)
- ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015 Auditor (preferred)

Preferred Experience
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in HSSE in a manufacturing industry
- Some audit experience would be a beneficial.
- Experience in incident investigations and delivery of basic HSSE training

Job-Specific Skills:

- Competently applies HSSE knowledge in manufacturing.
- Possesses knowledge of HSSE regulations, policies, International Standards, and best practices relevant to the manufacturing industry.
- Performs a variety of HSSE activities, adapting to diverse cultures
- Demonstrates effective personal planning and organizat