Contract: HSE LEAD / South East London

Role: HSE Lead 
Location: Algeria 
Rotation: 28/28
Duration: 1 year renewable
Rate: Competitive

POSITION SUMMARY

The HSE Leader position shall manage all aspects related to the EPC3 Project and ensure compliance to both internal HSE Management systems as well as all regulatory requirements. This includes the management of all subcontractors, in the safe delivery of the project.

Regular interfaces and relationships are to be developed with the Operations HSE Team, as well as all other relevant departments, supporting the safe operations and delivery of projects.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing annual HSE improvement plans in line with Company and Partner strategic and business unit objectives
• Managing the project HSE interface requirements; ensuring compliance with all existing interface documents and in the development of future plans
• Ensure the requirements stipulated in HSE interface documents/plans are communicated to all relevant personnel including Subcontractors
• Managing HSE incident investigations and undertaking the appropriate reporting requirements.
• Manage the client and subcontractor audit program.
• Liaising with and build relationships with HSE interfaces as required
• Managing attendance and participation at project HSE meetings, workshops and forums
• Maintaining a system for monitoring HSE performance and reporting requirements
• Develop & implement the site HSE visit program for both self and for project/contract management and for client management
• Drive the delivery of the Construction HSSE Plan.
• Manage the training requirements for the site workforce and management team and ensure that all project participants are provided with the tools and knowledge to allow them to work within the safe operating envelope of legislation, procedures, and competence.
• Provide safety coaching and support to the workforce including in behaviours and interventions. Specifically, this will involve contributing to building a proactive/generative culture of personal accountability where safe behaviours are re-enforced, and at-risk behaviours are challenged.
• Actively promote safety initiatives and campaigns aligned with driving an improved safety culture.
• Monitor Construction activities to ensure safety behaviours and standards are adhered to
• Support and coach personnel in the Risk Assessment process.
• Coach and support personnel in formal Safety Inspections and Audits.
• Support Supervisors and work parties with the development of Risk Management
• Support the hazard report card system called i-Care
• Communicating the important messages from incidents and accidents as a part of the Lessons learned process to all relevant parties
• Promoting and communicating lessons learned from within their own project; reporting deficiencies within project and corporate functions and recording all reportable issues within HSE systems.
• Ensuring the project emergency response arrangements are in place and are communicated to all personnel; ensuring that project requirements align with client requirements.

 

CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT

Monthly rotational assignment 28/28. Will be based on site in Algeria. Missions to other sites may be required.

REQUIRED COMPETENCES/ QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE / PROFILE

Experience: 15+ years’ experience in Construction HSE leadership.

Experience with residential facilities in MENA region, particularly in Algeria or French/Arabic speaking environment.

•  Possess sound knowledge of civil construction, earthworks, concrete and utility risk.

•  Communication Skills – Must have very good written and oral communications.

•  Strong proven experience of contract negotiations and management.

•  Good interpersonal and analytical skills, strong initiative, and drive.

•  Committed and flexible on work location in support of overall project goals.

•  Working knowledge of the environment throughout North Africa region.

• Strong leadership and team building capabilities.

•  Must be able to work independently or with limited supervision.             

Skills & Personal Attributes:

• Effective 2-way communicator, competent with the delivery of HSE presentations and programs, and being able to build strong working relationships with Peers and Leaders.
• Comfortable in both Client and other 3rd party environments; able to build exemplary working relationship with contractors and other Stakeholders.
• Demonstrable commitment to company and Client values.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Languages:  Fluency in English & French required, Arabic preferable
• Good communication and team-working skills.
• Commitment to HSE and in particular safety and assurance and the need to drive down incidents and accidents across the industry.