Safety Manager - HSE

About the role

The Safety Manager develops, implements and oversees the project's health, safety and environment (HSE) management system, ensuring a safe working environment and compliance with applicable regulations and company HSE standards. The position is based on site in Al Khobar within the ABICON department.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the project HSE Management Plan
• Supervise Safety Supervisors and Safety Officers across the project
• Conduct HSE risk assessments and ensure control measures are implemented
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action management
• Monitor compliance with HSE regulations, permits and company procedures
• Carry out site HSE audits, inspections and safety walkdowns
• Coordinate HSE training, inductions and toolbox talks
• Prepare and present HSE performance reports to project and senior management
• Liaise with client HSE representatives and regulatory authorities
• Manage emergency response planning and drills
• Promote a strong safety culture and behaviour-based safety programmes
• Review and approve method statements and risk assessments for high-risk activities

Required profile

• More than 12 years of experience in HSE management on EPC/construction projects, including supervisory and managerial experience
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering or a related field
• NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent HSE certification

Required skills

• HSE management systems (ISO 45001/14001)
• Risk assessment and job hazard analysis
• Incident investigation techniques
• HSE regulatory compliance and auditing and reporting
• Emergency response planning