Job Openings Head of Safety Culture & Training

About the job Head of Safety Culture & Training


Job Purpose

  • Head and drive the development and implementation of Safety Culture and HSE&Q training programs within CLIENT to establish a culture of safety awareness and compliance to requirements among employees and contractors across the organisation.

Reporting and Relationships - I

  • Reports to HSE&Q Support Manager.
  • Direct Reports: 3 (total headcount: 10 direct hire and 7 project support).

Internal

  • Interfaces regularly with all CLIENT LNG groups, department Chiefs, Managers, Heads, and contractor management.
  • Supervises all subordinates, including Senior Training Officers, Training Specialists, and Training Officers.

External

  • Periodic contact with shareholders, high-profile/key stakeholders, external auditors, contractors, vendors, and third-party service providers.

Reporting and Relationships - II

Job Context & Major Challenge(s) - I

  • Major challenges include: (1) meeting dynamic and competing demands and satisfying numerous stakeholder priorities; (2) managing safety training for multinational and multi-cultural personnel, which includes approximately 6,100+ employees and approximately 35,000+ contractors annually, particularly during Shutdown; (3) managing multiple training centers within CLIENT , as well as offsite training with a highly fluctuating demand.
  • Works independently and adhere to local SHE regulations, internationally recognised SHE standards and best practices.
  • Manages additional contracting staff and the Train the Trainers program.

Job Context & Major Challenge(s) - II

Financial Dimension

  • As defined for this job level in the Delegation of Authority and/or approved budget.

Generic Accountabilities - All Employees

Safety Health & Environment

  • Ensure all activities are undertaken in compliance with Company Safety, Health and Environment and Quality policies, regulations and standards.

Qatarization Program

  • Contribute to the development of Qatari employees. This accountability is a condition of employment for expatriate employees.

Firewall Compliance

  • Ensure all activities undertaken comply with anti trust and competition laws and the Company firewall policies and procedures.

Key Job Accountabilities - I

  • Manage the development and implementation of HSE&Q training programs in line with Company and international best practices by collaborating with subject matter experts to meet the specific needs of CLIENT , in alignment with Company and local regulations.
  • Oversee the development and implementation of the Incident and Injury Free (IIF) corporate safety culture program, promoting a culture of awareness, compliance, and continuous improvement. Drives improvement in safety ownership, leadership capabilities and cultural maturity.
  • Responsible for performing the Training Needs Analysis (TNA) for all HSE&Q related topics in line with Company policies and procedures and translating this information into HSE&Q Training Matrices fit for the various job functions in the Company. Determines training requirements and frequencies.
  • Establish HSE&Q training KPIs, monitors compliance, and communicates safety training statistics to management to take appropriate action.
  • Drive the Safety Culture and Training component of the onboarding program for all CLIENT stakeholders to ensure compliance to HSE&Q requirements and ensure availability of personnel to execute assigned activities to prevent delays.

Key Job Accountabilities - II

  • Ensure a robust IIF culture by establishing policies, procedures and best practices delivered through training, campaigns and on-site coaching, and embed IIF principles within the working culture of the Company.
  • Oversee the IIF Champions/Observers program where site audits are conducted using checklists based on safety statistics and trends. Train new coaches and provide feedback about the results of these site audits to individuals and groups to positively change safety-related attitudes and behaviours.
  • Guide and be responsible for the maintenance and management of access control to confidential and critical records such as HSE&Q training, Medical Fit to Work status for contractors etc. in the Companys Learning Managing System (LMS), which are linked to site access, and critical applications such as the electronic Permit to Work (ePTW) system, and authorisation to work on high-risk electrical equipment etc.

Key Job Accountabilities - III

Part B: Person Specification - Minimum Requirement

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in engineering or science.
  • Quality Management System Lead Auditor training.

Knowledge and/or Experience - I

  • 12 years of experience in the oil and gas industry with emphasis on safety, training and operations, of which 5 years are in a training supervisory role.
  • Extensive experience in personal safety and safety culture in both personal and process safety.
  • Ability to coach senior management.

Knowledge and/or Experience - II

Technical and Business Skills - I

  • High level of proficiency in written and spoken English.
  • High degree of analytical and constructive thinking ability.
  • Advanced computer literacy, to include extensive knowledge of Microsoft (MS) Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and MS SharePoint.
  • Ability to self-organize and maintain strict attention to detail in planning.

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