Sr HSE Site Engineer

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree or an equivalent/relevant qualification

Minimum 10 - 12 years relevant work experience, with at least 3-5 years in in major projects experience in fertilizer or petrochemical plants

Managing Activities:

1. HSE Team Management

• Provide strong leadership to the HSE team, fostering a proactive safety culture across the project.
• Mentor and develop HSE staff through coaching, training, and performance reviews.
• Ensure adequate HSE staffing levels are maintained for all project phases and critical activities.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and visible safety leadership.

2. Compliance with MIC & Labour Law Requirements

• Ensure all site activities comply with Mesaieed Industrial City (MIC) safety, security, and access protocols.
• Monitor compliance with Qatar Labour Law and EPCC Contract worker welfare standards.
• Conduct regular inspections of:
• Worker accommodations
• Sanitation and hygiene facilities
• Food and water quality
• Verify the presence of grievance mechanisms and ethical labor practices.
• Report any violations or concerns to the HSE Manager for escalation.

3. Emergency Response & Contingency Planning

• Ensure the EPCC Contractor has up-to-date, site-specific emergency response plans for:
• Fire
• Chemical release
• Medical emergencies
• Marine incidents
• Participate in the planning and execution of emergency drills.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of drills and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate with MIC Emergency Services and client Crisis Management Team during drills and actual emergencies.

4. HSE Surveillance

• Conduct daily HSE surveillance across all active work areas to ensure compliance with project HSE procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor:
• Proper use of PPE
• Housekeeping and material storage
• Work zone demarcation
• Compliance with method statements and risk assessments
• Identify unsafe acts and conditions, intervene immediately, and escalate unresolved issues to the HSE Manager.
• Maintain a surveillance log with photographic evidence and follow-up actions.

5. HSE Safety Walks

• Participate in routine and ad-hoc safety walks with project management, client representatives, and contractor teams.
• Engage with workers to:
• Reinforce safety messages
• Encourage hazard reporting
• Promote a culture of shared responsibility
• Record observations using standardized templates and ensure timely closure of action items.
• Highlight good practices and recognize positive safety behavior.

6. Monitoring of Critical Activities

• Provide dedicated HSE coverage during high-risk and critical activities, including:
• Hot work in hazardous areas
• Confined space entry
• Lifting and rigging operations
• Excavation near live utilities
• Energization and commissioning
• Verify that:
• Valid permits are in place and displayed
• Toolbox talks are conducted
• Emergency equipment is available and functional
• Stop work if life-threatening conditions are observed and report immediately.

7. HSE Audits of EPCC Contractor & Subcontractors

• Conduct audits covering:
• Permit to Work (PTW)
• Lifting operations
• Confined space entry
• Hazardous materials handling
• Ensure Subcontractors are included in the audit scope and aligned with project HSE expectations.
• Document findings, issue non-conformance reports, and track closure of corrective actions.

8. HSE Oversight During Critical Site Activities

• Supervise high-risk activities to ensure:
• Compliance with approved risk assessments and method statements
• Adequate supervision and emergency preparedness
• Monitor contractor performance and intervene when unsafe practices are observed.
• Ensure that all critical activities are executed with proper planning and control measures.

9. HSE During Module Transportation to Site

• Review and verify Heavy Transport Plans for module movement.
• Ensure:
• Route surveys and risk assessments are completed and approved
• Traffic management and escort plans are implemented
• Public and worker safety is maintained during transport
• Monitor transport activities and report any deviations or incidents.

10. HSE During Marine & Jetty Expansion Activities

• Oversee marine operations including:
• Barge loading/unloading
• Tug and vessel movements
• Personnel transfers
• Ensure compliance with:
• MIC Marine Safety Regulations
• Environmental protection measures (e.g., silt curtains, spill kits)
• Monitor jetty expansion works for:
• Safe piling and structural integrity
• Marine life protection and environmental safeguards

11. HSE Investigations

• Ensure all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions are reported promptly using the approved system.
• Support incident investigations using root cause analysis tools.
• Collect witness statements, site photos, and relevant documentation.
• Assist in preparing investigation reports and ensure implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Track closure of actions and verify effectiveness.

12. HSE Statistics & Monthly Reporting

• Collect and compile accurate HSE data for inclusion in the monthly project report, including:
• Total manhours worked
• TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate)
• LTIR (Lost Time Injury Rate)
• Number of near misses, first aid cases, and medical treatment cases
• Number of safety observations and their closure status
• Number of emergency drills conducted
• Maintain up-to-date HSE dashboards and contribute to trend analysis and performance reviews.