Job description
Role Overview
Site HSE Manager at Hitachi Energy, located in Jeddah and Madinah, Saudi Arabia. This is a full-time, site-based position within the HVDC product group.
Company Overview
Hitachi Energy is a global power technology business with a presence in over 90 countries. The company offers systems and software solutions to the global energy industry and has been a leader in innovation for over a century.
Role Purpose
As Site HSE Manager, you will be responsible for all matters pertaining to Health, Safety, and the Environment with respect to regulatory, company, and client requirements. You will advise, coach, and support the project team in the safe delivery of HVDC mega-projects. The role reports operationally to the Site Manager and functionally to the Regional HSE Manager for APAC/MENA.
Key Responsibilities
Project HSE Systems and Documentation
- Support the project team in the preparation, set-up and improvement of the project Health, Safety and Environmental system, including Site HSE Plan, Emergency Preparedness & Response Plan, and Construction Traffic Management Plan.
- Participate in, review, and assist in the development of safety documentation such as Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Permit to Work.
Stakeholder Coordination and Communication
- Act as the HSE focal point to site, project, and management, and coordinate with all frontline managers regarding HSE matters.
- Work in cooperation with other stakeholders by establishing and maintaining close contact with the Client and Subcontractor HSE representatives.
- Provide guidance and advice on matters relating to HSE for on-site personnel.
HSE Monitoring and Reporting
- Ensure leading and lagging indicators are collated and reported to allow for KPI reports to be generated.
- Identify trends by following up on incident and hazard observation data and propose suitable risk reducing measures.
- Lead site incident investigations to ensure root cause and preventative/corrective actions are identified and suitably collated within the Company Incident Management System.
Operations and Site Safety
- Participate in the coordination of site activities to identify potentially hazardous Simultaneous Operations and ensure activities are planned and completed in accordance with the approved Safe System of Work.
- Be visible onsite and complete regular focused inspections whilst engaging in safety conversations with personnel.
Training, Engagement and Behavioral Safety
- Plan and deliver HSE campaigns such as Toolbox Talk, briefings, demonstrations, and drills.
- Be an active member of the HSE team by promoting the Hitachi Energy HSE processes and interacting with site personnel.
- Be an ambassador for the Hitachi Energy 'We Care' behavioral safety program by providing coaching and support to site personnel.
Environmental Compliance
- Demonstrate a strong commitment towards environmental standards, guidelines, and procedures.
- Inform on and verify adherence to site specific environmental protection measures, including waste management, wildlife protection, and use and handling of substances hazardous to the environment.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
- Minimum 5 years of experience working as a Site Manager on construction sites in the Middle East, in the energy sector or similar industries, particularly in medium and large size projects.
- Recognizable qualification in HSE, such as NEBOSH or equivalent.
- Extensive experience in a similar HSE role in project business of similar size and complexity or other similar proven capacity.
- Formal Incident Investigation Training.
- Internal Auditor Training certification in ISO 45001 is advantageous.
Skills & Competencies
- Fluent in Arabic and English, both verbal and written.
- Conversant with ISO 45001.
Additional Information
Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles, additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required, which may include enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews where legally permissible, sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.
Qualified individuals with a disability may request reasonable accommodation if unable or limited in ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of their disability. Accommodation requests may be made by completing a general inquiry form on the company website, including contact information and specific details about the required accommodation.
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