Job Description
To oversee and manage the implementation, monitoring and auditing of HSSE policies and standards for the project to ensure overall protection of the assets and personnel against any HSSE risk and strict adherence to HSSE compliance standards set by NOMAC and regulatory authorities.
Key Accountabilities
Strategy & Plans
- Develop the HSSE Regional strategy in line with the functional strategy to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing strategies.
- Regularly report to the Director on the operational activities of region, challenges and issues faced, mitigations taken, etc. as required, to keep them informed and updated on the division’s activities.
People Management
- Manage the effective achievement of the team’s objectives through setting individual objectives, managing performance, developing the team and providing formal and informal feedback to maximise overall performance, engagement and motivation.
Budget Management
- Contribute to the preparation of the HSSE budget and manage and monitor the financial performance against the budget so that areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified, rectified promptly and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalised upon.
Technical Services and Guidance
- Provide technical and HSSE management support and leadership to the Regional HSSE teams, Plant General Managers etc., and attend meetings with their contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors, to review HSSE progress and advise on HSSE management and performance improvement.
- Proactively identify HSSE risks during the development phase of all the projects in the assigned geography to ensure all possible risks are identified, evaluated and prioritized and corrective measures are finalized.
- Participate in risk assessments and task reviews of key activities to support site teams, and identify and prevent probable HSSE hazards leading to significant losses.
HSSE Management Systems
- Monitor and support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Region’s HSSE management systems and ensure they conform to NOMAC standards, HSSE legal requirements and contractual obligations.
HSSE Management, Monitoring, and Reporting
- Conduct site HSSE tours and inspections to evaluate the effectiveness and compliance of each Plant’s HSSE management and performance to ensure adherence with the HSSE policies and procedures.
- Lead regular HSSE meetings with the HSSE personnel from each Plant to review HSSE management and performance, prioritise actions, and escalate outstanding HSSE issues to the Regional Manager/Director, to ensure timely resolution of issues.
- Review and assure the Region’s / Plant’s periodic HSSE management and performance reports to understand the key HSSE issues / incidents and develop further strategies to mitigate the risks.
Training
- Monitor the effectiveness of HSSE training to ensure that the Plant employees and all HSSE personnel are competent and effective.
- Provide advice to the Plant employees, HSSE personnel and contractors on the content of HSSE standards, in order to create awareness regarding HSSE expectations.
- Share the best practices, HSSE campaigns and lesson learnt between the Plants, Regions, and Group HSSE, in order to ensure alignment of the quality delivered.
Stakeholder Management
- Maintain positive working relationships with National and Regional regulators, emergency services, contractors, to ensure mutual support and adherence to HSSE compliance requirements.
- Regularly liaise and engage with the Regional / Plant HSSE teams to offer and receive support and ensure that HSSE management and performance are aligned with the current standards and practices.
Emergency Planning and Response
- Review the testing and adequacy of the HSSE emergency plans related to the Plants and offices, to ensure readiness to respond in case of emergency.
- Report and respond to HSSE incidents using the established emergency communication channels and protocols, and lead investigations of fatal incidents, repeated local community grievances and off-site pollution, in order to minimize their future occurrence.
Plant / Office Security
- Implement and enforce security strategies for the Plant’s / office facilities including access and exit control and monitoring, vehicle and personnel checks, security patrols and the preparation of all related reports ensuring overall protection of all company property, plant and personnel against threat, theft or any other act that is contrary to the laws of the state/ or company rules.
Team Management
- Monitor the daily work of the Region’s HSSE teams through guidance and encouragement, and facilitate related work processes to achieve high performance standards and ensure that employees’ activities are performed in a timely, efficient, and effective manner.
- Ensure adherence to NOMAC people management policies, procedures, processes, and practices to maximise personal and employee contribution to business performance.
Policies, Processes, Systems & Procedures
- Ensure the implementation of Regional HSSE policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of regional activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.
Continuous Improvement
- Develop, resource, implement and report on HSSE actions plans that are based on past performance and aim to deliver best practices at the Corporate / Regional and Plant level, to ensure continuous improvement.
- Maintain professional competence and understanding of industry trends, methodologies, tools, and best practices in project management in relation to HSSE practices.
Related Assignments
- Perform any other duties which the line manager may require to be carried out.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS
Minimum Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree holder in Safety or Engineering or demonstrable equivalent
- Certification from a recognized HSSE institution (NEBOSH, OSHA, IOSH, IEMA, etc.)
- Professional membership with an international HSSE Institution (OSHA, IOSH, IEMA etc.)
Minimum Experience
- 12-15 years’ experience in HSSE in the Utilities / Energy sector
Skills
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of local and international HSSE standards including IFC and EBRD Performance Standards/Requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage and work with people of all cultures
- Self-motivated, critical thinker, tenacious and curious
- In depth knowledge of the plant and the processes