Safety Manager

OVERVIEW

Position

Safety Manager - Regional

Job Code

Reports to

Senior Safety Manager - Regional

Direct Reports

OSH – Site Compliance Team

Division

DCEO Office – Corporate Safety

Department

Corporate Safety

Role Purpose

The Safety Manager - Regional will co-ordinate and effectively enforce all occupational   safety and health (OSH) related risk management systems across the specific NEOM region, including but not limited to design reviews, start-up, construction, handover and operation of all assets and facilities.

In addition to monitoring the day to day OHS compliance activities of NEOM sites teams, the Safety Manager - Regional shall provide a direct interface with internal and external stakeholders, to enforce and  ensure OHS compliance across all required NEOM Sectors.

The Safety Manager - Regional shall also ensure OSH legal requirements, policies, standards, safe systems of work and procedures are developed, communicated, implemented, and complied with by all NEOM Staff, Contractors & Visitors, and interface with NEOM Standards &

Audit and NEOM Training Manager to achieve that objective.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all NEOM Occupational Safety & Health standards, including the NEOM Safety Management System (SMS) throughout the region.
• Communicate NEOM OHS standards, and the requirements of international standard ISO across NEOM organization as required, effectively.
• Ensure compliance with NEOM’s Occupational Health & Safety requirements at NEOM sites.
• Ensure Occupational Safety & Health compliance through the development of a robust internal audit and assurance program throughout the region.
• Ensure all Safety Incidents, near misses, hazard identifications and corrective actions are recorded in the Enablon platform.
• Ensure all Safety Assurance activities, Audits, Inspections and corrective actions are recorded in Enablon.
• Guide the OSH Compliance site teams on inspection activities and expedited close out of non-conformances.
• Undertake comprehensive investigations and reporting of all OSH non-conformance incidences.
• Suspend or instruct suspension of any NEOM internal or external Contractor/Vendor activities or work that may constitute an unacceptable OSH risk.
• Support with NEOM Corporate Safety Audits.
• Develop OSH KPI's and lead/champion NEOM behavioral safety initiatives.
• Participate with other NEOM entities to develop coordinated Emergency Response systems.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to develop competence standards, education, and training development programs.
• Design & engage the wider NEOM community in Occupational Safety & Health initiative, schemes and promotional events.

BACKGROUND, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Extensive understanding of, and experience in, Occupational Safety & Health laws, regulations, and associated management system frameworks, including international standard ISO 45001 relating to workplace health and safety
• Strategic acumen, with the proven ability to execute and drive change
• Comprehensive understanding of, and experience in, developing OSH best practices
• Experience in implementing Occupational Safety & Health management systems through compliance.
• Detailed knowledge of OSH quality assurance/efficiency and performance management processes and procedures
• Comprehensive knowledge of contractors management systems
• Good understanding of OHS compliance across the project cycle: - Design, Procurement, Construction, Test Commissioning, Handover and Operation
• Proven understanding of asset management requirements relative to OSH preventative and reactive maintenance
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership ability and rational judgement and reasoning skills, with proven ability to communicate effectively at site, management and client levels.
• Excellent communication skills, with high standard of English (oral and written)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher qualification), with professional accreditation e.g., NEBOSH Diploma
• 10 years' experience in OSH compliance (including fire safety experience), with 2 years in a leadership role on a complex project

MAIN CONTACTS

Internal

External

• NEOM Corporate Safety
• NEOM’s Sector / Regional Leadership Teams
• NEOM Contractors

• Industry associations and Standards bodies
• External auditor authorities
• Technology vendors and research institutes