Job Description
HSE Manager (KCRI)
Location: Saudi Arabia
J ob Purpose Responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive HSE strategy for the project, considering KAUST and NEOM HSE standards. Works closely with NEOM to operationalize and monitor the emergency services and HS functions for the project as agreed. Collaborating with Coral Nursery and Reefscape management teams, to develop policies and procedures that are safe but also operationally effective. Works with the Marine Operations Lead and Dive Safety Officer to develop and manage a safe and effective marine and dive operations program. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with management staff, contractors, and service providers. Provide back-to-back support to other KAUST health and safety specialists when needed. Be the ambassador, championing safety culture throughout the project elements, through education and awareness programs. Develop performance goals, strategies, and metrics that focus on outcomes. Direct the team to develop a robust, resilient, and redundant HSE system that can manage both day-to-day and emergency situations in an operationally efficient manner. Close coordination with NEOM HSE and Emergency Services. Lead environmental compliance of the project with both KSA and NEOM environmental requirements. Provides advice and consulting services to project leadership regarding HSE-related issues, risk assessment, trends in loss control, and effectiveness in achieving the HSE objectives. Manage the development and implementation of training, accreditation, and educational awareness programs throughout the project. Assist leadership in emergency evacuation procedures and departmental business continuity management. Conduct various drills to familiarize the organization with diverse evacuation scenarios . Develop and manage robust documentation control systems in compliance with internal and external requirements. Responsible for investigating HSE incidents and recommend actions; and providing timely incident reports to the management. Any other appropriate tasks associated with the HSE of the project as assigned by KAUST HSE and the Project team. Desire to be part of the world's largest coral reef restoration project embedded within the world's most high-tech & sustainable new-city masterplan. Ability to be adaptable in challenging and remote environments that will be developing during the life of the project. Ability to be adaptable in challenging and remote environments developing during the project's life. Ability to organize workload, adapt quickly to change, and deliver under the pressure of deadlines. High problem-solving and time management skills. Assertive, Resilient, and Resolute but flexible to adapt. Emergency response and field operations management. Decision-making and problem-solving. Communication Skills. Training Skills. Risk Assessment Skills. Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience in a similar role. Strong leadership experience. Demonstrated experience in reducing health and safety incidents through measures like education and awareness, collaborating with project teams, and understanding the business. Ideally certified to provide various elements of diving training instruction on scuba diving safety procedures. * Experience with marine and diving operations.
