Requirements
A bachelor's degree or higher in occupational health and safety, environmental science, engineering, or a related field is required. Candidates must possess 12 years of experience in health and safety or environmental roles, with at least 5 years in managerial positions. Knowledge of HSE ADNOC standards, UAE life and fire code, ISO, and strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills are essential.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Safety & Environment
Company Industry
Oil & Gas / Energy
Job purpose
To lead the development and execution of emergency response procedures, crisis management, and business continuity plans in alignment with the company’s strategic objectives. This role involves managing technical risks, assessing and refining business continuity plans, and ensuring compliance with ADNOC standards, external standards, and UAE regulations. Additionally, overseeing HSE aspects of new projects and expansion initiatives, ensuring due diligence is observed throughout the project lifecycle, from design to operation phase.
Key accountabilities
Crisis and emergency management
Ensure and monitor the development and implementation of crisis and emergency plans for the company, ensuring compliance with ADNOC standards and company requirements.
Safeguard critical business functions and ensure operational resilience by preparing for and effectively responding to emergencies.
Develop long-term strategic objectives and key performance indicators related to crisis management and emergency response.
Ensure the enhancement of emergency communication means to allow effective flow of information and incident notification top down the organization for better management of emergencies.
Monitor and ensure the delivery of key emergency exercises and training to the identified role players across functions within UAE and abroad.
Ensure compliance with national and international standards for company expansion projects is in place to support company growth.
Business continuity
Provide essential guidance and support to management to ensure compliance with ADNOC BC standards and establish a robust BCM program that is fit for purpose and guarantees company resilience.
Establish and communicate BC policy and objectives that are measurable, achievable, and consistent with the organizational goals.
Ensure the proper allocation of appropriate team resources for the BCM program, including necessary training and awareness initiatives.
Actively participate in the selection and validation of business continuity strategies to ensure they are in alignment with organizational objectives.
Monitor the implementation of BC exercises and the testing of BC plans to confirm their effectiveness and to pinpoint areas for improvement.
Ensure that BC plans and recovery strategies are regularly reviewed and updated, considering all new risks and potential threats that could impact the company’s business both internally and externally.
Technical risk management
Ensure systematic examination and screening of fire and life safety systems to verify their performance and operational status at company sites.
Support in offering fire and life safety solutions that minimally impact approved designs and current installations while addressing safety concerns.
Ensure an effective design review for new construction sites, confirm code compliances, and assist in obtaining necessary authority approvals and licenses.
Ensure comprehensive risk identification and assessment to pinpoint potential vulnerabilities and hazards. Evaluate their impact on the organization meticulously.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to devise and implement robust risk mitigation strategies. These should include contingency plans, risk transfer mechanisms, and proactive avoidance measures.
Consistently maintain compliance with industry-specific regulations, internal policies, and legal requirements. Regularly revalidate all HSE risk management studies to preserve the company’s operating licenses and fitness to operate.
Implement continuous monitoring of risk factors and provide support to senior management by keeping them well-informed about high-level risks. Offer technical advice on potential mitigation actions and measures.
HSE competency assurance
Lead the process of identification of critical activities and roles exposed to health and safety risk, development of applicable health and safety competencies and standards.
Oversee gap analysis for each role on applicable competencies and lead development of strategic programs and plans for management of HSE critical positions and competencies.
Develop and deliver training programs designed to promote safety awareness and ensure safe and efficient operating practices.
Qualifications, experience, knowledge & skills
Minimum qualification
A bachelor's degree or higher in occupational health and safety, environmental science, engineering, or a related field.
Minimum experience & knowledge & skills
12 years’ experience in health and safety, environmental or a similar role, including at least 5 years in positions of progressively increasing managerial responsibilities.
Knowledge of HSE ADNOC standards, UAE life and fire code, ISO and all relevant guidelines and code of practice.
A strong leadership, communication, problem-solving and analytical skills.
A high level of attention to detail, accuracy, and organization.
A willingness to learn new skills and keep up to date with the latest developments and best practices in the field.
About the Company
We are one of the world's leading energy producers, and a primary catalyst for Abu Dhabi’s growth and diversification.
We operate across the entire hydrocarbon value chain, through a network of fully-integrated businesses, with interests that range from exploration, production, storage, refining and distribution, to the development of a wide-range of petrochemical products.
Since 1971, we have created thousands of jobs, driven the growth of a diverse knowledge-based economy, and played a key role in Abu Dhabi’s global emergence.
Today, we continue to look for new and innovative ways to maximize the value of our resources, pioneering those approaches and technologies that will ensure we are able to meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market, and continue to have a positive impact on the Abu Dhabi economy for generations to come.
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