MENA HSSE Business Partner

Job Title: MENA HSSE Business Partner

Department: HSSE 

Reporting TO: Head of HSSE Department

Location: MENA Egypt Office (Responsible for the MENA Region)

PURPOSE OF POSITION

This role is critical in advancing HSSE initiatives within a fast-paced and demanding environment, ensuring the safety and well-being of both employees and clients, while contributing to the company’s operational success. The MENA HSSE Business Partner will lead the development, implementation, and management of Health, Safety, Security, Environmental, and Quality (HSSEQ) policies, procedures, and strategies across the MENA region. Key responsibilities include ensuring full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, promoting continuous improvement toward achieving zero incidents, and cultivating a culture of safety and operational excellence. Additionally, the MENA HSSE Business Partner will focus on developing the skills of direct reports and work closely with technical services and management teams to provide top-tier support to Petroleum, Commercial, Mining customers and Channel Partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

HSSE Compliance:

• Ensure the development, implementation, communication, and enforcement of Health, Safety, Security and Environmental policies, procedures, and legal requirements for all technical and support services provided to Petroleum-, Commercial-, Mining customers and Channel Partners
• Ensure the effective implementation, ongoing monitoring, and continuous improvement of the Health, Safety, Security and Environmental strategy (e.g. Stop Work Authority) to comply with legislative and Petroleum-, Commercial-, Mining customers and Channel Partners
• Ensure the preparation and timely reporting of weekly, monthly, and quarterly Health, Safety, Security and Environmental reports to management and customers. Oversee the accurate capture and recording of Health, Safety, Security and Environmental data in the designated electronic systems
• Manage the HSSE required meetings, e.g.,HSSE Committee Meetings, Gemba Meetings, Client Meetings, etc.

Continual Improvement:

• Ensure the analysis of Health, Safety, Security and Environmental data to identify trends. Drive the development and implementation of projects, programs, and systems designed to mitigate or eliminate incidents and enhance operational excellence
• Implement Safety, Health, Environmental and Security Initiatives

Inspection and Compliance Audits:

• Schedule and conduct regular safety inspections, including site walks, documentation checks, and employee safety behavior observations, to ensure adherence to safety policies
• Oversee inspections of critical equipment (e.g., pressure vessels, valves, pipelines) and infrastructure to identify potential issues, schedule preventative maintenance, and avoid equipment failure
• Prepare for and lead internal safety audits and participate in external audits by regulatory bodies. Ensure all audit findings are addressed promptly and documented

Manage the development, implementation, and communication of various Health, Safety, Security and Environmental plans, programs, systems, and processes, including:

• Contractors, Sub-Contractor, Channel Partners and the Tender Process
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
• Permit To Work
• Incident Reporting and Investigation
• Pest Control
• Hygiene
• Internal - and External Audit
• Enhance Management Involvement
• Facility
• Hazardous Chemical Substance
• Waste
• Emergency Preparedness Planning
• Fleet or Transportation
• Behaviour Base (Best Practices)
• Training and development Programs
• Occupational Health and Disease
• Environmental Sustainability
• Warehouse
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Training
• Medical Surveillance                                             

Direct Reports:

• Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, retaining, and development of direct reports

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY

"As per Board-approved DOA and as necessary for functions outside the DOA.

As delegated by the Head of HSSE Department, when necessary."

POSITIONS RELATIONSHIPS

INTERNAL                                  

• Administrators
• Technicians
• Site Managers
• Area Managers
• Division Managers
• EXCO Members

EXTERNAL

• Service Providers
• Product Providers
• Customers or clients
• Channel Partners
• Contractors

MEASURES OF PREFORMANCES

• HSSE KPI's
• Customers HSSE compliance
• ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 compliance
• Environmental Sustainability compliance

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education / Achievement

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Safety and Environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health
• ISO 45001 Auditor
• ISO14001 Auditor

Experience / Knowledges

• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in an HSSE leadership role, within the petroleum and mining sectors
• Strong knowledge of regional HSSE legislation, international standards and risk management practices
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment
• Proven ability to manage incident investigations and drive change management processes

Specific Skills

• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to risk mitigation
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in English; Arabic or French
• Computer Literate

Gilbarco Veeder-Root represents the leading brands of solutions and technologies that provide convenience, control, and environmental integrity for retail fueling and adjacent markets. In 2002, the Gilbarco and Veeder-Root companies combined into one marketing brand, with distinctive and complementary business lines, services, and sales capabilities. Veeder-Root is the world's leading supplier of automatic tank gauging and fuel management systems and one of the few companies in the industry to design, manufacture and service its own products; supplying and integrating the broadest range of new and proven technologies to reduce cost of ownership, enhance environmental integrity, and improve performance and profitability for petroleum marketers and commercial fueling enterprises worldwide.

Vontier is a $3B global industrial technology company focused on smarter transportation and mobility. Our five operating companies—Gilbarco Veeder-Root, Global Traffic Technologies, Teletrac Navman, Matco Tools, and Hennessy Industries—are united by a powerful purpose: mobilizing the future to create a better world. Our portfolio of trusted brands includes market-leading expertise in mobility technologies, retail and commercial fueling, fleet management, telematics, vehicle diagnostics and repair, and smart cities. Vontier’s pioneering solutions advance safety, security, efficiency, and environmental compliance worldwide.

Energized by our shared purpose and values, we have a strong culture shaped by a deep organization-wide commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) and corporate responsibility. Eight vibrant global employee resource groups serve as powerful focal points for connection, community, and advocacy, and we actively support community causes through Vontier Cares. We offer flexible remote and in-person, open-space work options.

The Vontier Business System (VBS), our engine for success and our competitive advantage, powers every aspect of our business performance through a continuous improvement mindset. As we look to the future, we will continue to evolve VBS to prepare our teams for new challenges and opportunities, and to stay on the forefront of changing technologies through fast iteration and focused experimentation. To learn more about us visit: www.vontier.com