Team Leader, HSE (Multiproduct AD)

Job Purpose

To monitor and facilitate the implementation of Health, Safety and Environment programs including fire prevention, occupational health and environmental protection policies, procedures and Corporate Health, Safety and Environment Management System (HSEMS) within the entire Operation Group to achieve compliance in line with Local Authorities, ADNOC HSE Requirements and applicable best industry standard. Ensure also to prevent/ minimize any incidents, injuries to company employees, customers/ contractors and damage to facilities, and equipment.

Key Accountabilities

Safety and HSE Risk Management

• Manage a team of HSE Engineers and HSE Inspectors and indirectly site security team to meet workload demand at Abu Dhabi Multi Product Depots, Plants and other sites under the business vertical. Provide leadership, mentoring and direction to control risk within tolerable limits.
• Develop and facilitate implementation of HSE procedures within the jurisdiction in accordance with corporate health, safety, and environment policies.
• Oversee and assist relevant site-specific Teams and any other vertical business unit such as Supply Chain, Production Plant Division, Aviation Depots and Maintenance Division in the management of risks related to safety critical operations or to downgrade such situations.
• Identify hazards, evaluate risk, assess consequences, monitor compliance, and provide assurance of Retail division HSE hazards and risks. Audit the effectiveness of mitigation / control barriers to reduce the risk as low as reasonably practical.
• Participate and represent HSE Operation Department safety studies such as HAZOPs, HAZID, ENVID, OHRA, SIL, BFSR, FERA, ESSA, F&G Mapping Study, ISD, JSA and any other Risk Assessments.
• Attend and participate in Health, Safety and Environment Impact Assessment (HSEIA) workshops.
• Manage internal and external Supply Chain and Production Plant Divisions HSE audit programs and support audit team during implementation of site-specific teams and including any vertical business unit during any HSE Audit Programs
  
  

Lead and conduct Job Safety Analysis and Formal Risk Assessment workshops in coordination with relevant business units within Operation Group.

Inspection and Monitoring

• Carry out inspections, audits, surveys, sampling and monitoring to ensure that HSE and fire- fighting procedures are effectively implemented in all company facilities within allotted area.
• Conduct audits related to key elements of Occupational Hazard identification to ensure the process is being followed and confirm proper resolution and closure of recommendations from HSE studies, audits, and incident investigations.
• Report hazards, unsafe acts/conditions and near misses prepare action plan for remedial action and conduct follow-up until gaps are adequately addressed.
• Manage, initiate, and participate in management site HSE walkthroughs leadership site visit and inspection of company premises. Conduct follow up on the findings to ensure timely closure.
• Facilitate investigation of all critical accidents / incidents and facilitate implementation of accident investigation recommendation. Provision of operational HSE advise, coaching and guidance Retail management.
• Conduct Contractor Camps inspection to ensure alignment and compliance with ADNOC Welfare Standards.
• Coordinate with internal business units for the inspection and pre-mobilization of Contractors and renewal of Contractor Road tankers.
• Conduct periodic work management system audit including refresher training covering the 23 Effectiveness Management System (EMS).
  
  

Fire Safety Equipment Maintenance Management

• Develop maintenance program for all fire-fighting equipment and systems within Operation Group facilities and overall general preventive maintenance and develops fire, safety equipment replacement program.
• Exercise regular coordination with Maintenance team to ensure regular maintenance and testing of all safety, security, and fire-fighting equipment according to outlined or approved programs.
• Develop the annual firefighting and inspection program in compliance with the NFPA 25 and other relevant standards.
• Prepare and establish in place a formalize procedure for the inspection and testing plan both for the fixed and portable firefighting equipment with checklists.
• Coordinate with the HSE inspectors to conduct the periodic testing and inspection of portable and fixedfire fighting system.
  
  

Emergency Response and Crisis Management

• Facilitate implementation of site emergency response and crisis management procedure to ensure preparedness in case of any emergency. Maintain an emergency response rule within the incident management team.
• Lead and conduct the implementation of the annual exercise schedule across Operation Group in compliance with the approved Emergency Response Plan.
• Establish necessary coordination with Emergency Response, Crisis Management and Business Continuity Team.
• Develop the annual the exercise program for the Aviation Division and vertical business units.
  
  

Stakeholder Management and Committees

• Built and maintain relationship with Local and Federal Regulators, Armed Forces, MOI (Civil Defence and Police), NGC National Guard Command), Fire Brigades, Mutual Aid and neighbouring critical facilities, etc. On call 24/7 (by phone / radio). Participate and attend meetings and fire emergency response drills.
  
  

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in HSE / Safety / Technical / Science disciplines or equivalent.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in Health, Safety and Environment within the in Oil and Gas industry, including 3-4 years in managerial role.
• Vast in Health, Safety and Risk Management principle and practices
• Knowledge in NFPA Standards, ADNOC HSEMS and HSE Requirements
• Well-versed in applicable National and International HSE standards and regulations, OSHA, NFPA, UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of practice, ADNOC HSE Standards and Guidelines.
• Excellent understanding of safety culture and capability to cultivate proper tools to create positive culture at workplace in an operation environment.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft OfficeProfessional Certifications
• NEBOSH International Diploma or at minimum NEBOSH IGC Certificate.
  
  

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