About the role
Purpose/ Mission:
The HSE & Process Safety Manager is responsible for leading and managing all Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), and Process Safety activities throughout the DRI Plant lifecycle, including Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC), Commissioning, Start-up, and Operations. The role ensures full compliance with regulatory requirements, company standards, and international best practices while establishing a strong safety culture and safeguarding personnel, assets, the environment, and business continuity. The position plays a critical role in managing construction safety risks, process safety hazards, and operational excellence within a high-hazard industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities: • HSE Leadership & Governance • Develop and implement the overall HSE strategy for the DRI Plant project and operational phases. • Establish HSE objectives, targets, KPIs, and improvement programs. • Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, permits, corporate requirements, and international standards. • Promote a Zero Harm culture across employees, contractors, and subcontractors. • Provide HSE leadership to project, operations, maintenance, engineering, and contractor teams. • Construction HSE Management • Lead all HSE activities during site preparation, civil works, structural erection, mechanical installation, piping, refractory works, electrical and instrumentation construction. • Review contractor HSE plans, risk assessments, method statements, and mobilization requirements. • Monitor contractor compliance with project HSE requirements. • Oversee high-risk construction activities including: • Working at heights • Heavy lifting and crane operations • Confined space entry • Hot work • Excavation activities • Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) • Electrical isolation • Conduct HSE audits, inspections, and contractor performance evaluations. • Drive proactive hazard identification and intervention programs. • Commissioning & Start-up Safety • Develop and implement commissioning and start-up HSE programs. • Ensure safe introduction of energy, process gases, utilities, and raw materials into the facility. • Lead Pre-Start-up Safety Reviews (PSSR). • Verify readiness of emergency systems, fire protection systems, gas detection systems, and critical safety barriers. • Participate in commissioning risk assessments and operational readiness reviews. • Ensure safe execution of plant start-up activities. • Process Safety Management (PSM) • Establish and maintain a comprehensive Process Safety Management system. • Lead hazard identification and risk assessment studies including: • HAZID • HAZOP • LOPA • Bow-Tie Analysis • What-if Studies • Manage Management of Change (MOC) processes. • Ensure integrity of Safety Critical Equipment and Safety Instrumented Systems. • Support Asset Integrity and Mechanical Integrity programs. • Lead investigations of process safety incidents and near misses.
Special focus areas include: • Natural gas systems • Hydrogen-rich reducing gas systems • Reformer operations • Reduction furnace operations • High-temperature process equipment • Dust explosion prevention • Fire and explosion risk management • Operational HSE Management • Lead HSE programs during plant operation. • Ensure implementation of: • Permit to Work (PTW) • Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) • Confined Space Entry • Working at Height • Hot Work Control • Contractor Safety Management • Conduct routine HSE audits and workplace inspections. • Monitor occupational health and industrial hygiene programs. • Ensure emergency preparedness and response capability. • Environmental Management • Manage environmental compliance programs. • Ensure compliance with environmental permits and regulatory requirements. • Oversee: • Air emissions monitoring • Dust control systems • Wastewater management • Hazardous waste management • Resource efficiency programs • Lead initiatives related to sustainability, decarbonization, and environmental performance improvement. • Incident Investigation & Risk Management • Lead investigations of injuries, property damage, environmental incidents, and process safety events. • Conduct root cause analysis using recognized methodologies. • Develop and track corrective and preventive actions. • Maintain site risk registers and risk mitigation plans. • Emergency Response & Crisis Management • Establish site emergency response systems. • Lead emergency preparedness planning. • Conduct drills for: • Fire and explosion scenarios • Gas release incidents • Hydrogen leaks • Confined space rescue • Medical emergencies • Coordinate with external emergency response agencies and authorities. • Team Leadership • Build and lead the HSE organization for both project and operational phases. • Develop HSE competencies throughout the workforce. • Coach managers and supervisors in safety leadership and risk management. • Support workforce engagement and behavioral safety initiatives. • Support the Oman Project Director in all relevant tasks where requested.
Requirements/ Skills/ Experience: • Experience in at least one of the following industries: • DRI / Ironmaking • Steel Manufacturing • Petrochemical • Refinery • LNG • Oil & Gas • Power Generation • Experience supporting EPC construction projects and operational facilities. • Experience in commissioning and start-up of industrial plants is highly preferred.
Required Education/ Qualification/ Training: • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Occupational Health & Safety, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related disciplines. • Minimum 10 years of HSE experience in heavy industrial environments. • Minimum 5 years in a management role. • NEBOSH International Diploma • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) • ISO 45001 Lead Auditor • ISO 14001 Lead Auditor • Process Safety Management Training • Incident Investigation Certification
Required Language Proficiency:
English - Fluent
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