EHS Area Lead

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world. 

Reimagine What’s Possible 

This position is accountable for the following end results:

Support the full implementation of the project EH&S Plan Actively promote the development of a ‘Total Safety Culture’ and provide support during the implementation of all related (leadership) activities Demonstrate strong leadership at all times throughout the project phases Act as a coach, both for the assigned EH&S team and for Contractors Coordinate with Contractors to ensure Approval to Mobilize and HAZIDs work activities in accountable area are completed in a timely manner Ensure Contractors EH&S programs and safe work practices are reviewed and monitored on an ongoing basis Review and comment on Risk Assessments, Job Safety Analysis and Method Statements for all work activities in the accountable area to ensure accuracy and validity of the same. Ensure all hazardous work permits are adequately completed and fully implemented at site. Establish a program of inspections and audits in accountable area Ensure EH&S information/expertise is provided to the site team when solicited to ensure compliance to AIR PRODUCTS standards and local laws Coordinate safety training as required with the Contractor organizations Actively participate in and lead safety promotion events, campaigns, competitions, established programs Provide leadership to ensure prompt prioritization and coordination of all unforeseen issues at the site, escalating to the AIR PRODUCTS EH&S Manager / Area Construction Manager as required Give input to ensure the accurate completion of all EH&S reports Support the implementation of the Project Emergency Response Plan and review Rescue Plans within accountable area Facilitate incident investigations and complete incident reports in accountable area Cooperate closely with area construction management, project security manager, medical team and contractor organizations

Minimum Requirements And Qualifications

• Engineering / Science degree
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent is a mandatory requirement
• Safety certificates in OSHA, IOSH or similar
• 12 years’ experience on international mega-projects, at least 6 years working in EH&S lead position
• Passion for systematic, structured, and pro-active EH&S management
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Familiar with all aspects of Construction Safety and possessing specialist knowledge in one or two areas of Construction Safety (e.g., excavations, scaffolding, lifting, etc.)
• Being a good team player, good communication and interpersonal skills
• Physically fit and able to spend a large proportion of the day on site
• Ability to work in a multifaceted / multinational organizational matrix with a variety of working relationships
• Willingness to travel and be based in remote location
  
  

Advantages

• Knowledge and experience of industrial gas projects, especially in KSA
• Knowledge and experience of EPC management
• Possess driving license
  
  

We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future. 

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.