HSE Manager

Location
Iraq
Workplace
On-site

About this role


Role scope 

To ensure that the occupational health, safety, security, and environment management system is maintained and improved and aligned with corporate requirements. To prepare and implement yearly HSSE programs. To plan, organize, and improve health, safety, security, and environmental standards.


Details / responsibilities 

  • Manage all HSE aspects of major electrical and instrumentation services installation / construction works
  • Target the achievement of zero accidents on site
  • Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with the project management team, employees and key client representatives
  • Provide advice, guidance, instruction and training in all safety, health and environment matters to employees (including where applicable to sub-contractors, suppliers and visitors to sites)
  • Develop the Project HSE Plan with the Project Manager, ensure implementation and review regularly
  • Take the lead in conjunction with the project management team in introducing and implementing effective measures aimed at the prevention of accidents at work
  • Carry out HSE audits in liaison with Site Management and recommend corrective actions and improvements
  • Review Site Audit Inspection Reports, health and safety suggestions, complaints and requests for information and follow up with action
  • Ensure that a project specific Risk Assessments and Safe Plans of Action are drawn up and agreed prior to commencement of work
  • Communicate HSE information throughout the project organisation
  • Carry out accident investigation, establishes cause of accident, incident or dangerous occurrence and recommend methods for future avoidance
  • Provide training and information to the workforce using appropriate training aids and media as required
  • Possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, regulations and Codes of Practice
  • Deliver HSE training as appropriate to personnel at all levels
  • Operate a system of zero tolerance to achieve the usage of PPE in accordance with statutory and site HSE requirements
  • Maintain site HSE records and issues necessary safety reports
  • Attend project HSE meetings as required


Qualifications 

  • Experience level in these roles should be a minimum of 5 years relevant discipline experience (10+ years is preferable)
  • Bachelor or masters degree in HSSE or equivalent
  • Computer literacy in MS office
  • Fluent in English communication skills ; listening, speaking, reading and writing
  • QHSSE Management System ISO9001, ISO14001, OHSAS 18001
  • Risk Management System
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Technical and practical oil and gas construction HSSE knowledge
  • Providing coaching, direction and guidance in the development, implementation and continuous improvement of HSE Program requirements and monitoring for continued effectiveness
  • Monitoring compliance to applicable HSE regulations, codes and standards
  • Overseeing, monitoring and facilitating behaviour-based interactions and applicable safety training
  • Ensuring incidents are reported and investigated in a timely manner by providing leadership and direction in all facets of training, reporting, investigation & analysis
  • Monitoring, reviewing and providing guidance on HSE developments/trends in the industry including ; Regulatory Changes, Prosecution Outcomes, training resources & techniques, HSE programming ideas and resources, new developments in protective equipment/clothing etc.
  • Developing procedural documents and reviewing in accordance with OHS program requirements to keep current w/industry standards
  • Experience participating in safety/risk workshops and the development of risk assessments including review/maintenance of records
  • Providing reference materials, technical advice, training and support to management and staff employees as required


Behavioural Competency 

At Kent, you will be accountable for the performance and results of your team. You’ll be implementing policy and strategy for your own department, and beyond. We’ll trust you to identify and resolve operational and organisational problems with a high level of autonomy, to develop yourself and those in your team, and to uphold fairness and equality at Kent.


About you:

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.  

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

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Top Benefits

  • Family-friendly employment policies
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Employee networks
  • Inclusive workplace