HSE Team Lead

About LAHAB:

LAHAB DEFENCE SYSTEMS manufactures medium and large calibre munitions. We are in the industry with over 25 years of experience in leading defence & security organizations. LAHAB is committed to modernising the entire munitions value chain with its 25+ years of knowledge and experience. We support major defence and security organisations, law enforcement agencies, and sports clients, supplying them with reliable and safe munitions and services.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) team lead serves as a HSE liaison for all industrial projects across LAHAB, ensuring that project design incorporates and implements HSE guidelines and safety regulations. The job incumbent is responsible for ensuring a hazard free work environment through safety assessments, industrial hygiene monitoring, critical facility reviews, process hazard analysis, incident investigations and preventive actions.
• Contribute in the development, implementation, awareness and compliance of standard HSE policies, procedures, programs and guidelines for the organization
• Perform regular HSE audits and inspection to ensure a hazard free environment; develop detailed reports of the audit findings and implement corrective action plans
• Develop, design, and implement emergency response actions plans, guidelines, and operating procedures for emergencies
• Conduct Risk Assessments to evaluate HSE hazards based on Severity, Likelihood, Exposure and Frequency; and develop mitigation plans
• Coordinate with TIP to review and approve the gate pass application for chemicals or any Hazard material
• Manage and follow Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) documentation and import permit
• Co-ordinate with TIP HSE regarding any HSE related issue/incident
• Lead investigations for events and injuries by determining the root cause of the problem; prepare and compile reports and provide accurate action plan to provide solutions
• Review and approve the method statement and HSE deliverables of the projects
• Collaborate with project managers to prepare project’s safety plan; identify and control HSE related hazards and risks in regards to project site, operations, job tasks and equipment
• Monitor the projects Safety/HSE target schedules to ensure that they are being achieved effectively and efficiently in accordance with project requirements
• Develop, deliver or facilitate HSE training programs to new and existing employees ensuring each employee has received the necessary and most appropriate training in their respective areas of work
• Develop and implement a complete Permit-to-work Guidance system covering safe work permitting, confined space entry, Job Safety Analysis (JSA / JHA) and hot work permitting
• Develop waste management programs and good housekeeping practices to determine and minimize waste generated from hazardous materials; compile reports to submit it to the government authorities
  
  

Preferred Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or environment engineering
• Preferred: Professional diploma or Certification in Occupational HSE/Process Safety/ Risk Management from an accredited university/institution
  
  

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum: 10+ years’ of experience in HSE management and technical safety engineering experience
• Preferred: 2+ years’ of experience in a manufacturing and defence industry with regional exposure
  
  

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