EH&S Supervisor

Role Overview

EH&S Supervisor at Air Products. The role manages safety and environmental concerns for a 380kV Substation, 380kV underground cable, and 380kV OHTL Project.

Company Overview

Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company founded in 1940 with a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.

Role Purpose

To manage the safety and environmental concerns of high-voltage transmission infrastructure projects, lead the site EH&S team independently, manage contractors' safety performance, and ensure full compliance with Air Products standards and local regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Implementation & Planning

• Support the full implementation of the project EH&S Plan.
• Support the implementation of the Project Emergency Response Plan.
• Support the Contractors' HAZID process.

Safety Culture & Leadership

• Actively promote the development of a Total Safety Culture and provide support during the implementation of all related leadership activities.
• Act as a coach for both EH&S team members and Contractors.
• Provide leadership to ensure prompt prioritization and coordination of all unforeseen issues at the site, escalating to the Air Products EH&S Lead or Manager as required.
• Actively participate in and lead safety promotion events, campaigns, competitions, and established programs.

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

• Ensure EH&S Risks have been assessed and risk mitigation measures are in place.
• Assist the project team in identifying project safety concerns.
• Review JSAs developed by the Contractor to ensure all risks are mitigated.

Inspections, Audits & Compliance

• Coordinate a program of inspections and audits in the accountable area.
• Ensure safety equipment is regularly inspected, fully operational, and color coded.
• Ensure contractors' safety programs and safe work practices are reviewed and monitored on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure EH&S information and expertise is provided to the site team when solicited to ensure compliance to Air Products standards and local laws.
• Perform regular safety dialogues and formal PTW/JSA reviews.

Permits & Work Processes

• Support the implementation of the Permit to Work process.
• Monitor adherence to the LOTO work process, specifically that the LOTO is adequate and installed correctly.
• Ensure all permits are adequately completed and fully implemented at site.
• Attend Contractor TBTs and Pre-Task Safety Talks and provide input where applicable.

Training & Competency

• Coordinate safety training as required for the Contractor organizations.

Reporting & Incident Management

• Give input to ensure the accurate completion of EH&S reports.
• Ensure all incidents are reported immediately to the Area Construction Manager and EH&S Area Lead.
• Act as a member of the Site Emergency Response Team as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental health and safety, or any relevant field.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate or equivalent is mandatory.
• At least ten years of experience handling EH&S issues in substation and OHTL transmission line projects.
• Deep understanding of codes, standards, and regulations concerning environmental protection, occupational health, and safety, particularly in power transmission and distribution projects.
• Deep understanding of incident investigations.
• Experience in KSA is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent supervisory skills.
• Good team player.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Flexible and able to work long hours and travel to remote areas to oversee the project site.
• Physically fit and able to spend a large proportion of the day on site.

Additional Information

• KSA/International Driving License is a must for this position.