Safety Manager

AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading design, engineering, and project management organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We are active in the Middle East and India for over 10 years with our regional headquarter in Dubai, and offices in Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. Our Middle East and India presence is complemented by our operations across Asia Pacific, Europe, and the USA, and our 2,000 plus global staff.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and implement AtkinsRéalis internal HSE management system requirements and procedures for AtkinsRéalis site team.
• Adhere to project HSE requirements and implement this to AtkinsRéalis team.
• Monitor the compliance of all WSA staff with the applicable safety standards and company’s procedures and bring to the attention of the Project Manager any safety violations by WSA site team for their further action.
• Monitor, assess and report on Contractor and Sub Contractors HSE compliance with the project HSE requirements as per the Contract and HSE legislation / best practice
• Immediately bring to the attention of the AtkinsRéalis PM the critical and outstanding safety issues for their further actions.
• Conduct and co-ordinate regular safety training for WSA staff.
• Carry out daily site HSE tours with Contractor HSE staff and highlight findings.
• Issue Safety Enforcement Notices (SEN) as per applicable AtkinsRéalis SEN procedure.
• Follow up with the Contractor on outstanding HSE issues, including SEN’s and ensuring prompt closure with adequate evidence of compliance.
• Review and comment of the Contractors HSE Plans. Advise the Contractor to update the site safety plan when necessary.
• Review and comment on Contractors risk assessments and work method statements.
• Develop and update AtkinsRéalis HSE documents (the Safety File), e.g. HSE Plan, HSE specific site risk assessment, office risk assessment, office fire risk assessment, etc.
• Conduct accident and incident investigations for AtkinsRéalis staff.
• Compile accident report and incident statistics.
• Chair weekly safety meetings where required with the Contractor and other parties as necessary. Issue MOM on time (within 48 hours). Report any outstanding and critical safety issues or lack of action by the Contractor in the weekly progress meetings.
• Prepare and maintain AtkinsRéalis HSE registers, e.g. training, induction, SEN, inspection reports, accident/Incident, and others as required.
• Report any accident on site immediately to AtkinsRéalis UAE Health and Safety Manager and Line Manager.
• Communicate, coordinate and seek any advice from AtkinsRéalis UAE Health and Safety Manager as required.
• On major issues, prior to issuing Safety Enforcement Notices – Prohibition Notice.
• Monitor the Contractor’s compliance with UAE Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) legislation and Contractors HSE Plan and report and follow up any breaches.
• Liaise with the Employer, Contractors and the Site Supervision Team and report status of safety issues.
• Liaise with contractors’ Project Managers, Construction Managers and Safety Managers to improve safety provisions.
• Prepare regular weekly, monthly and other reports as required on safety matters for issue to the Employer and Project Manager.
• Ensure that relevant safety measures have been put in place for AtkinsRéalis Engineers & Inspectors and provide training as and when require.
• Co-ordinate safety-related activities for AtkinsRéalis team and mentor regularly.
• Carry out inductions for AtkinsRéalis site staff.
• General HSSE advice as required
  
  

Qualification & Certification

• With a minimum 12 years of experience in HSE
• Minimum HSE qualifications with NEBOSH Diploma/IGC.
• Lead auditor course ( ISO45001 and ISO14001).
• Professional membership from IIRSM/IOSH is preferred.