Specialist, HSE (Compliance Assurance)

Role Overview

Specialist, HSE (Compliance Assurance) at ADNOC, responsible for supervising, reviewing and developing effective health, safety and environmental programs, procedures, training, work practices, controls and policies in liaison with the Group HSE Function.

Role Purpose

To supervise, review and develop effective HSE programs, procedures, training, work practices, controls, and HSE policy. The role implements HSE management requirements on projects to ensure HSE systems adhere to ADNOC policies, guidelines and expectations, and reviews appropriate recommendations regarding planned expansion, modification or closure of projects where EHS risks may be posed or impacted.

Key Responsibilities

HSE Management

• Review, evaluate and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical and biological agents or ergonomic factors.
• Conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals.
• Supervise the activities of assigned personnel in the unit.
• Develop Health, Safety and Environment scope of works for Consultants and Contractors.
• Ensure the project's Environmental Management Systems and performance are in compliance with HSE Impact Assessment (HSEIA & EIA) Codes, HSEIA Guidelines, and project-specific HSEIA Report recommendations.
• Review project Safety and HSE target schedules to ensure they are being achieved effectively and efficiently in accordance with Corporate, Company and Project requirements.
• Develop and update Safety and Environment standards, procedures and guidelines in conformity with Company policies for in-house use or by Contractors and Consultants on projects undertaken.
• Develop and update the Division's Health, Safety and Environment annual Audit Programs and plans and Training Program for all areas.
• Administer Health, Safety and Environment documents and records to ensure compliance with Integrated Management System requirements.
• Review the design work of Consultants to ensure conformity with Company safety requirements and scope of works.
• Enhance the approval of safety and environmental studies and other safety documents of projects pursuant to incorporation of ADNOC requirements.
• Review work related to safety and environment of design Consultants and Contractors and ensure that requisite quality and standards are maintained and adopted.
• Participate in HAZOP, environmental and safety studies, accident investigation and other report reviews for all projects.
• Participate in Technical Evaluations of technical submittals by tenderers for new projects.
• Enhance the approval process of the health, safety and environmental impact assessment study (HSEIA) for new projects.
• Lead the preparation of Annual Sustainability Report to the Health, Safety and Environment Division, Corporate Support Directorate.
• Lead, develop plans and coordinate resources for the implementation of all ADNOC guidelines and Codes of Practice related to Health, Safety and Environment.
• Provide guidance and support to construction and commissioning at site on safety and environmental matters.
• Ensure state-of-the-art technology is applied in the selection of safety equipment and that both local and other statutory regulations are applied in projects.
• Review and endorse HSE Documents submitted by Consultants.
• Regularly visit project sites and ensure that Health, Safety and Environment Systems are fully implemented in accordance with the Company's HSE requirements.

HSE Responsibility

• Supervise the Safety and Health Program and assume authority of monitoring and enforcing the elements of the program.
• Periodically monitor the site to determine adherence to the Company Safety and Health Program.
• Install and maintain health, safety and environmental systems to ensure 100% HSE concept implementation and ensure compliance with 100% HSE culture in accordance with ADNOC accountability framework requirements.
• Configure and continuously upgrade health, safety and environmental systems in ADNOC.
• Carry out extensive statistical analysis and work according to results derived from the analysis.
• Develop fit-for-purpose HSEMS in accordance with current requirements.
• Develop and implement HSE audit plan of project sites to assure operations comply with Company HSEMS requirements and expectations.
• Prepare annual HSE letters for submission to top management.
• Establish a document control system for the HSEMS and associated HSE systems, programmes and procedures.
• Review and comment on project HSE Deliverables in accordance with requirements across Appraisal, Select, FEED and Execute phases.
• Supervise, prepare, maintain and submit safety reports and ensure Environmental permits have been submitted in a timely manner in accordance with Company, Federal, Provincial and Local EH&S regulations.
• Report Safety and Health compliance and ensure Environmental compliance for operations are reported to ADNOC GHSE.
• Maintain current working knowledge of Company, Federal, Provincial and local safety, environmental and occupational health regulations.

Supervision

• Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
• Train and develop assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver respective business objectives.

Budget

• Provide input for preparation of Function, Division, Department and Section budgets, assist in implementation of approved budgets and work plans to deliver business objectives.
• Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• Implement approved Function, Division, Department and Section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures to support execution of work programs in line with Company and International standards.

Performance Management

• Contribute to achievement of approved Performance Objectives for the Function, Division, Department and Section in line with the Company Performance framework.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
• Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with best industry standards to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.

Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability

• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls, applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with International standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.

Reporting

• Provide inputs to prepare MIS and progress reports for Company Management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Science field.
• 8 years' experience in safety engineering and HSE management systems.

Skills & Competencies

• Good computer skills.
• Good knowledge of English.

Additional Information

Professional Certifications

• Membership in a recognized International Safety Engineering Organization is preferable.
• Diploma in Health and Safety Engineering.