HSE Country Manager

We are looking for a HSE Country Manager for one of our oilfield services client in Damascus Syria.

Position Overview :We are seeking an experienced and strategic HSE Country Manager to lead and oversee all Health Safety and Environmental (HSSE) activities for our operations in Syria. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing HSE policies ensuring compliance with local legislation and international oil & gas industry standards promoting a strong safety culture and providing leadership across all operational sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop implement and continuously improve the companys HSE management system in accordance with corporate policies and international best practices.
• Ensure compliance with Syrian HSE regulations client requirements and international standards such as ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Lead the implementation of HSE strategies across all company operations and project locations.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through leadership coaching and employee engagement.
• Establish HSE objectives KPIs and performance monitoring systems.
• Conduct regular audits inspections and site visits to verify compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead incident investigations root cause analyses and corrective action programs.
• Ensure effective emergency response planning crisis management and business continuity preparedness.
• Manage environmental protection programs including waste management pollution prevention and environmental monitoring.
• Oversee contractor HSE management ensuring compliance with company standards and contractual requirements.
• Develop and deliver HSE training awareness campaigns and competency programs for employees and contractors.
• Prepare and present HSE performance reports to executive management and clients.
• Liaise with government authorities clients and external stakeholders on HSE matters.
• Support operational risk assessments permit-to-work systems and management of change processes.
• Lead and mentor the country HSE team ensuring high performance and continuous professional development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Occupational Health & Safety Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Professional HSE certifications such as NEBOSH Diploma NVQ Level 6 CSP CMIOSH CRSP or equivalent are highly preferred.
• Experience of 8 years of progressive HSE experience within the oil & gas industry.
• Experience supporting upstream oil & gas operations drilling production EPC or field development projects.
• Previous experience working in the Middle East or challenging operational environments is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of international HSE standards and industry best practices.
• Experience in risk management incident investigation and emergency response.
• Strong communication influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• High level of integrity professionalism and commitment to safety.
• Strong planning organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HSE reporting systems.