# HSE Manager **Company**: AECOM **Location**: Al Khafji, Eastern Region **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full-time **Category**: Operations **Industry**: Consulting **Apply**: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AECOM2/744000161294379-hse-manager?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/job/hse-manager-cea8ce8f-01a/ ## Description We are seeking an experienced and visionary HSE Manager to join our team in Al Khafji, Saudi Arabia. As a pivotal member of our team, you will lead and manage comprehensive Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) functions across large-scale infrastructure and energy projects. Responsibilities: - Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Project HSE Management Plan aligned with project scope, contractual requirements, and regulatory frameworks specific to Saudi Arabia and international standards. - Ensure compliance with national regulations, statutory approvals, and international standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, IFC/World Bank EHS Guidelines). - Establish and maintain project-wide HSE policies, procedures, key performance indicators (KPIs), and governance frameworks consistent with organizational and client requirements. - Integrate HSE considerations into design reviews, constructability assessments, and project planning stages to identify and mitigate risks proactively. - Oversee contractor HSE performance across all work packages, reviewing and approving HSE plans, method statements, risk assessments, and emergency response plans. - Drive contractor accountability through comprehensive HSE audits, performance reviews, and compliance tracking mechanisms. - Lead project-wide hazard identification and risk assessment processes for all phases of execution, establishing and maintaining risk registers and early warning systems. - Ensure implementation of safety controls for critical activities, including working at height, lifting operations, electrical works, confined space entry, and energized systems. - Oversee HSE compliance during execution of transmission line works, substations, renewable plants, and battery energy storage system installations. - Enforce Permit-to-Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) systems, and safe work practices across all sites. - Conduct regular inspections, safety walks, and surveillance audits to identify and rectify unsafe conditions. - Lead investigation of incidents, near misses, and unsafe acts using structured root cause analysis methodologies. - Prepare and present daily, weekly, and monthly HSE reports, dashboards, and key metrics. - Conduct HSE inductions, toolbox talks, safety training programs, and emergency drills. - Promote continuous improvement through safety campaigns and behavioral safety initiatives. - Lead and mentor site HSE teams, fostering a proactive safety culture and accountability. - Coordinate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated project delivery. - Act as the primary interface with clients, EPC contractors, regulatory authorities, and auditors on HSE matters. - Drive adoption of digital HSE tools, real-time monitoring systems, and dashboards for safety performance tracking. Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil). - Postgraduate qualification or diploma in Industrial Safety or HSE Management (preferred). - Minimum 12+ years of progressive experience in HSE management for power transmission, substations, and renewable energy projects. - Proven experience in Project Management Consultant (PMC) or Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) roles for large-scale infrastructure projects. - Demonstrated experience in multi-package EPC project environments with strong contractor management and oversight capabilities. - Exposure to international standards, multilateral-funded projects, and regulatory compliance frameworks (preferred). - Experience working in Middle Eastern markets or similar regulatory environments (preferred). Technical Skills & Tools: - Advanced proficiency in HSE Management Systems (ISO 45001, ISO 14001). - Expertise in risk assessment methodologies and incident investigation tools. - Proficiency with digital HSE platforms and reporting dashboards. - Strong command of MS Office suite and integrated project monitoring systems. - Familiarity with Permit-to-Work (PTW) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) system management. Core Competencies: - Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities. - Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills. - Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. - Proactive decision-making and accountability with resilience in challenging environments. - Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. - Organizational excellence with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently. - Empathetic and inclusive approach to safety culture development. - Innovative mindset with openness to adopting new technologies and methodologies in HSE management. For more fresh new jobs, check out [yubhub.co](https://yubhub.co/). ## Skills ### Required - HSE Management Systems - Risk Assessment Methodologies - Incident Investigation Tools - Digital HSE Platforms - MS Office Suite - Permit-to-Work System Management - Lockout/Tagout System Management - Safety Training Programs - Emergency Drills - HSE Audits - Compliance Tracking Mechanisms - Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Processes - Root Cause Analysis Methodologies ### Nice to have - Postgraduate qualification or diploma in Industrial Safety or HSE Management - Exposure to international standards - Multilateral-funded projects - Regulatory compliance frameworks - Experience working in Middle Eastern markets --- Source: [Apply at jobs.smartrecruiters.com](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AECOM2/744000161294379-hse-manager?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)