H&S Specialist

Job Description:
Support the implementation of Health and Safety strategy, directives and
global programs in KSA with the assistance and support of the local leaders
and following local programs, in coordination with the global and regional HSE
leaders in charge.
* Maintain Health & Safety management systems on site following the International Standards and support the annual management system review
* Support Tendering and Projects teams on HSE requirements (ex. Customer HSE Pre-qualification / Project HSE plans / Hazard and Risk Analysis / Environment Aspect & Impact Register / Legal registers etc.)
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and keep up to date with applicable local, national, regional and international laws and regulations
* Complete and maintain a current Health and Safety Site Risk Assessment that captures both the frequency and potential severity of each risk identified. Those risks that have the highest ratings (most severe) need to have action plans defined and progress toward mitigation
* Assure that safety is integrated into project process, equipment design, site installation and commissioning activities. Verify by performing a risk assessment to assure safe operations
* Develop and propose the local training plan for the year and assure that both general awareness training and job specific safety training is updated for all personnel in line with Global Schneider standards, in the scope of the annual H&S program.
* Support and provide induction training for new hires, temp. resources and contractors
* Lead and support Safety, Health and Emergency response activities and teams including (safety steering committee, Emergency response team, Hazardous communication teams, etc.)
* Work with local authorities and organizations to sustain a safe and healthy work environment including local fire departments, insurance providers, safety vendors/suppliers and contractors
* Define and propose any local H&S procedure, instruction when necessary, compliant to national and Schneider Electric requirements. Assure that all standards and procedures are deployed through a pertinent Audit and inspection program and perform corrective actions where there are gaps.
* Work with employees and management team to drive continuous improvement and to assure a Safety Opportunity reporting culture is in place
* Assure the entity responds accurately and on time for all corporate and regional HSE campaigns, survey, etc.
* Promote and raise awareness within the site of the impact of emerging safety issues, and deploy best practices.
* Update and analyze regularly a dashboard of safety performance (follow, measure and analyze relevant KPIs) and propose to the local leaders any relevant change in the H&S program.
* Maintains records, prepares reports and documents as necessary to meet SE and regulatory requirements.
* Lead the environmental function for the site across markets or other organizational scope with the assistance and support of the local management team to reduce environmental impact, in line with corporate, regional and country environmental strategy and programs. Lead the deployment of local programs to achieve objectives defined for the site, with the assistance and support of the local leaders.

Qualifications*

Education & Skills:
* Graduate Engineering Degree or Diploma
* NEBOSH IGC Certification
* ISO45001 / ISO14001 Auditor Certification
* ‎3-‎5 years' experience in HSE Management preferably in Projects / Field Services / Site environment
* ARAMCO / SABIC trainings and certifications will be an added advantage
* Additional HSE training i.e. First Aid, Fire Warden, PTW etc.
* Clear and effective communication skills with ability to present to others
* certified by the Safety and Health Cadres Program
Primary Location : SA-East-AL Khobar Regional Office
Schedule : Full-time
Unposting Date :* Ongoing