REPORTING:
Reports to Technical Affairs Manager

POSITION PURPOSE:
• To create HES policy and procedures for the company then to qualify it with all authorities in Saudi Arabia (Most important is Aramco, Sabic, Maaden, SWCC, NWC and other industrial sector authorities).
• To manage safety and risk associated with construction projects and company operations.
• To Ensures compliance with all applicable safety regulations. In a proactive manner, plans, directs and implements the organization’s safety programs to ensure a safe, healthy and accident free work environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND PRIMARY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP)
• In partnership with job site supervision, plan, lead and participate in job site safety meetings. Train, educate and ensure job site supervisors are capable of running safety meetings on their own.
• Review and update monthly all site-specific safety plans with the project teams.
• Develop and ensure safe equipment operating techniques. Periodically check all machines and equipment to make sure they are in good condition.
• Inspect, update and provide all safety and Labor and Industry posters for each job site and office.
• Participate in pre-job safety meetings with subcontractors. Review all applicable documentation for completeness to ensure subcontractor can adequately execute their scope of work safely.
• Follow up with subcontractor representatives to ensure proper disciplinary procedures are followed. Serves as principal source of information on health and safety issues to hold subcontractor accountable to submitted safety and quality programs.
• Implement, inspect and maintain job site and office MSDS manuals. Train employees in MSDS procedures.
• Provide and ensure compliance with information, signs, posters, barriers and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.
• Work with injured workers to facilitate early return to full duty work responsibilities and to provide meaningful light duty transitional work opportunities.

Audit
• Inspect organization facilities and job sites to detect existing potential accident and health hazards.
• Determine corrective or preventative measures, where indicated, assign responsibility and follow up to ensure the corrective measures have been implemented.
• Conduct periodic safety inspections on all job sites to ensure safety procedures are in place.
• Prepare study and analyses of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies. Make recommendations to resolve any deficiencies.
• Access ways for reducing claim costs and increasing the retrospective premium refund.
• Research and manage ways to reduce the net premium paid by improving the experience modifier.
• Record and compile data, update logs, monitor equipment and schedule maintenance.

Risk Management
• Update and maintain the NWWC Plan. Train employees in proper procedures and conduct periodic emergency evacuation drills to ensure planning is effective in practice. Employees should know the placement of all fire extinguishers and first aid kits.
• Provide recommendations and assistance to Project Managers and Superintendents, with respect to job site hazards, employee training, new/safe equipment operation and safe material or substance utilization.
• Ensure compliance with corporate worker’s compensation program including working with internal personnel and third party administrators/legal counsel, to effectively investigate and resolve claims in an expeditious and cost effective manner.
• Maintain a proactive medical assistance program and fitness for duty process with local Occupational Medical clinics.
• Perform and oversee investigation of accidents, injuries and unsafe working conditions to ******* interfacing with workers compensation claims and communication with injured workers and the return to work strategies. Cooperate in the preparation of material and evidence for organizational use in hearings, lawsuits and insurance investigations. Provide recommendations for remedial action.
• Remain current on federal, state, county and local safety regulations. Keep management advised of new or revised regulations and their projected impact.

Training
• Plan and implement programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, safe equipment operating techniques and fire prevention for job sites and office.
• Facilitate employee training in first aid and CPR. Maintain training records in the employee files.
• Ensure new employees receive safety instructions prior to beginning work. Emphasize any specific site hazards and thoroughly explain all applicable precautions.
• Provide training and education to all levels of staff, as required, by Federal and State safety regulations.

Compliance
• Accept and review all Subcontractor job specific Safety Programs. Follow up on implementation and procedures as required.
• Review new Subcontractor pre-qualification documentation to ensure they have an acceptable safety record and communicate with the appropriate team members of their acceptance or rejection.
• Ensure all subcontractors are aware of and meet NWWC general safety conditions and/or environmental requirements that may apply at all job sites.
• Plan and implement risk management, safety policies and procedures in compliance with all federal, state, county and local rules and regulations, including MSDS requirements, for both field and office operations, to maximize a safe working environment.
• Manage and oversee motor vehicle fleet safety and conduct driver background investigations to qualify authorized drivers.
• Manage hazardous materials control program, review samples and test for hazardous materials prior to the start of demolition on all projects. Secure good faith reports prior to the start of work.

Support
• Represent the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with clients, subcontractors, co-workers and management.
• Frequently communicate with company President and Operations Manager to keep them apprised of pertinent issues.
• Manage and plan the annual safety banquet and safety awards program.



POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education & Certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, safety management, occupational health, or any other related field.
• HES certificate issued by one of health and safety organizations.

Knowledge & Experience
• At least 5 years of direct safety experience in Saudi Arabia (Aramco experience is preferable).
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOSH, ANSI, NFPA, EPA and Workers Compensation regulations.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office applications.
• Leadership skills necessary to achieve corporate objectives.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific technical journals and legal documents. Utilize good judgment and sound reasoning.

Personal Attributes
• Able to perform duties independently.
• Ability to deal with situations involving sensitive and confidential company issues.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate with all levels. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees, customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, job site personnel, regulatory agencies and/or public groups.
• Highly self-motivated and directed with strong attention to detail.
• Able to organize work, engage in variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines.
• Exercise creative, innovative and effective problem solving.
• Review/follow up to ensure optimum results.
• Non-Smoker is preferable.

General requirement:
• Transferable Iqama.
• Driving license.

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