HSE Engineer

Position Brief

The HSE Engineer is responsible to monitor and inspect Framework Contractors work activities to improve the Health and Safety performance of the Department and ensure compliance with Client H&S policies, procedures and reporting systems

Functional Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and unplanned inspections of Framework Contractors work activities, Labor Camps etc. to ensure the Framework Contractors compliance with all contractual obligations related to HSE.
• Ensure timely closure of HSE non-conformities by the Framework Contractor in line with inspection/audit reports.
• Review & analyse H&S plans from Framework Contractors and ensure compliance with QCS 2014 and any future amendments.
• Support DNO&M internal audits and conduct Second Party (BAU) Audits (Framework Contractors Audits)
• Review the HSE Weekly / Monthly Reports and Contractors Key Personnel CVs).
• Monitor Framework contractor performance in terms of HSE and provide reports to the contracts team to ensure safe working practice.
• Review Framework Contractors KPIs related to HSE component for invoicing
• Coordinate with relevant engineers, contractor and other relevant departments with respect to HSE Activities.
• Prepare and submit monthly H&S reports on DNO&M and Framework Contractor H&S performance for assigned Catchment Zone.
• Ensure teams compliance with new business processes, (including but not limited to those associated with EDAMS/EAMS, Frameworks), ensure redundant/ duplicate activities in his assigned area are discontinued and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Liaise with the other teams in Control and Technical Follow up Section to ensure alignment of systems and working practices
• Monitor issue of permits (entry, confined space, shutdown, etc.) as per DNO&Ms permits procedure
• Conduct/attend monthly HSE meetings with the Contractor to discuss on HSE matters and sort out any existing or anticipating issues.
• Ensure adherence to Health and Safety Policy and Procedures and comply with any new work instructions

Qualification:

• Minimum Bachelors Degree in Engineering
• Education qualification obtained from North America, West Europe, Australia
• Holder of Diploma in NEBOSH, OSHA or equivalent
• Holder of certificate in Confined Space Entry, Working at Height, First Aid and Hazard Assessment as a minimum
• Holder of current/valid Qatar Driving License

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years experience preferably working in water/ wastewater industry including five years in a H&S management position and leading a team
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary Organisation preferably in the Middle East
• In depth knowledge of Health and Safety regulations, policies and procedures
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary Organisation preferably in the Middle East
• Knowledge of management systems and ISO accreditation

• Competent in Microsoft Office Packages
• Ability to deliver and support change
• Knowledge of Quality, Health and Safety, and Environment policies, procedures and regulations.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders and staff at all levels within the Organisation
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English is mandatory.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in Arabic is preferred