HSE Engineer Job Details

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HSE Engineer

Kuwait City, Kuwait

Experienced Hire

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About the job

Pace is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy firm based in the Middle East which provides architecture, engineering, and planning services. We assist national governments, international organisations, and private sector companies in delivering successful and local solutions with global expertise. Founded in 1968 in Kuwait City, we build on our fifty-five-year legacy by continuing to contribute positively and ethically to the development and shaping of our societies. As one of the region’s largest privately owned design and engineering consultancies, we currently employ more than 750 professionals and operate internationally in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Europe.

About the Role

To supervise the assigned construction scope inorder to ensure Company and Contractors perform all work to agreed standards for health, safety, security and environment (HSSE) and demonstrate a commitment to attaining high levels of HSSE performance. As a HSSE engineer, this role requires a person who can inspire, energise and positively influence team and individual outcomes. The role is responsible for supervising, managing and motivating a team and providing appropriate support and guidance. Effective employee engagement skills are a key enabler in the performance of this role as is a values based leadership style. This position requires a leader with a strong, considered and engaging people focus to successfully deliver and drive a culture of respect and a desire to achieve customer service excellence. The ideal candidate will possess an innate ability to draw on the right skills in a contextually and environmentally appropriate manner, align team performance and develop capacity to achieve organisational objectives. Model commitment to continual learning, encourage ongoing development and engaging the right people to the right roles. (Reporting function: Pace HSSE staff report directly to Pace HSSE Director)

What you will be doing

Assist Pace Project Director/Resident Engineer with the day-to-day HSSE operations of Pace team.
Assist with client with all aspects of project HSSE.
Confirm all incidents are investigated thoroughly with determination of the correct root causes and corrective and preventative actions.
Drive continuous improvement via regular HSSE inspections and trend analysis to better enable Pace to meet its legal and contractual requirements.
Escalation of noncompliance with sites HSSE program in accordance with contract documents, and all other related requirements, i.e., SVN, correspondence, etc.
Drive the education of related Pace HSSE management system documentation with Pace site employees.
Facilitate and document all aspects of formal HSSE assessments/risk assessments and collect required evidence to verify and validate the successful implementation of HSSE risk controls.
Hold regular project HSSE meetings to focus on compliance and continuous improvement.
Identify and determine the necessary HSSE measures to be placed on site as a preparedness to any potential emergency.
In conjunction with Pace HSSE Director/Manager, provide leadership and advice on all HSSE related matters.
Incorporate all HSE data collected from HSE site inspections, emergency preparedness and response in the monthly HSE report.
Oversee contractor building and road safety strategies and HSSE programs.
Prepare internal / external HSSE reports.
Produce project HSSE statistics and KPI information.
Promote internal project HSSE awareness through regular training sessions.
Remain up to date on HSSE regulations and actively network with other safety professionals.
Undertake other related duties as directed.
Verification of contractor HSSE closeout actions with identified hazards.

Required Experience

Over 10 years experience or as required by related supervision agreement.
Experience in HSSE with respect to construction contract management.
Experience having worked with reputable engineering firms, preferably consulting firms.
Has experience of leading HSE teams.
Built up experience of working to all relevant safety and environmental rules and regulations.

Education

Degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety or similar is expected.

Certifications & Memberships

Additional training courses, professional and personal development with membership to professional groups, societies or institutes, desired.
Saudi Council of Engineers (SSE) Membership or any local engineer's society membership, i.e. CRPEP (for Bahrain).
NEBOSH / IOSH / IASP / OSHA certified.

Essential Skills

Strong working knowledge of Middle East health, safety, security and environment technical standards and legislation.
Exemplary understanding of Western and Middle East OHS&E requirements.
Excellent Risk management, assessment, audits and analysis skills and competences.
Change Management competencies and experience.
Conflict Resolution competencies and experience.
Demonstrated experience in developing and managing building and traffic safety.
Demonstrated high level communication (oral and written), negotiation, liaison and representation skills.
An ability to consistently display high quality customer service principle.
Working efficiently with all levels of any workforce, using clear robust communication channels with all stakeholders.
Working to KPI’s, targets and deadlines.
Practical knowledge to lead wellbeing programs.
Advanced level use of Microsoft applications.
Can lead, present and conduct workshops, briefings and trainings.
Strong cultural & behavioral awareness.
Strong experience with ISO and other types of external certifications.
Expert in policy/procedure development & Implementation.

Why join Pace?

Join our award-winning multidisciplinary consultancy firm, offering architecture, engineering, and planning services based in the GCC region with projects across the globe.

With over 55 years of pushing boundaries in design, innovation, and quality, employees have the chance to contribute to projects shaping the landmarks of the future.

Our commitment to prioritising people ensures a safe, diverse, inclusive, and progressive work environment where employees can grow and develop their careers through organisational, individual, and professional goals. Collaborating with industry-leading experts on unique projects, you can also enjoy the economic benefits and lifestyle opportunities the region offers.

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