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Job Description
Job Title: HSES Manager Middle East (Various Location)
Location: Regional travel across project sites including offshore
As a safety champion and compliance expert the HSES Manager will shape a proactive safety culture lead continuous improvement initiatives and ensure full alignment with international standards (ISO 45001) national regulations and client-specific HSES expectations. This is a dynamic field-oriented position requiring frequent site visits audit leadership and strong collaboration with operations contractors and regulators.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development implementation and monitoring of regional HSES strategies policies and SMART KPIs.
- Promote visible safety leadership mentorship and behavioral safety programs across all levels.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement through data-driven insights and innovation.
- Maintain up-to-date Regulatory Compliance Plans (RCPs) and ensure adherence to international HSES laws.
- Lead risk assessments Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems and hazard controlsespecially for high-risk activities like working at height and rope access.
- Serve as the primary liaison during audits inspections and engagements with regulatory bodies and clients.
- Design and deliver targeted HSES training programs for employees subcontractors and site teams.
- Develop and execute annual emergency response plans drills and post-exercise evaluations.
- Monitor PPE compliance and competency assurance across the region.
- Support the rollout of Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives including emissions reduction waste management and community engagement.
- Foster sustainable practices among suppliers contractors and local stakeholders.
- Analyze leading and lagging indicators to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
- Lead incident investigations using methodologies like Tap Root or TopSet ensuring effective root cause analysis and closure.
- Prepare executive HSES performance reports for management and stakeholders.
- Partner with global regional and site teams to align HSES objectives and share best practices.
- Support budget planning technology adoption and resource allocation to enhance HSES performance.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Occupational Health & Safety Environmental Science Engineering or related field.
- Professional certification: NEBOSH International IOSH or equivalent national qualification.
- Lead Auditor certification for ISO and 45001.
- Minimum 7 to10 years in HSES roles with at least 5 years in leadership within oil & gas or inspection services.
- Proven expertise in risk assessment incident investigation regulatory compliance and ESG programs.
- Valid BOSIET certification and offshore medical (OEUK or equivalent).
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively across regional and offshore project sites.
Employment Type
Full Time
