Health, Safety & Environment Specialist

Job Summary and Purpose

Ensure Safety and Occupational Health Systems within the organization are up to date at all times, coordinating with Nakilat interest to enhance safety and health standards, through reviewing and following-up on safe working practices at work sites, developing and implementing the SHEQ Management System (SHEQ-MS) for continuous improvement, and ensuring alignment with corporate, shipping, and ship repair industry standards.

Additionally, lead data analytics and performance reporting for Nakilat’s HSEQ function, conducting deep-dive incident investigations and trend analysis to drive strategic decision-making.

Maintain and update company Policies and Procedures for continuous improvement in Quality, Health, Safety and Environment certifications in ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001.

Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities :

Incident Investigation, Root Cause Analysis & Risk Management

1. Lead high-severity safety incident investigations across Nakilat, its JVs, and Fleet operations, using Kelvin TOP-SET and TapRoot methodologies.

2. Conduct deep-dive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for systemic safety issues, identifying trends and behavioral patterns that contribute to incidents.

3. Develop comprehensive yet concise investigation reports, ensuring clarity and executive-level insight.

4. Establish and maintain a lessons-learned database for safety improvements.

5. Implement structured risk assessment methodologies such as HAZOP, Bow Tie, and FMEA to evaluate workplace hazards.

6. Identify high-risk operations and propose data-driven mitigation strategies.

7. Monitor compliance with permit-to-work (PTW) and job safety analysis (JSA) protocols across Nakilat’s business units.

8. Conduct internal and external audits, ensuring alignment with international and regional safety regulations.

HSEQ Performance Data Analytics, Reporting & Compliance

9. Collect, analyze, and interpret HSEQ performance data, integrating metrics from Nakilat, its JVs, and Fleet.

10. Develop interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI, SAP-EHS, and other data analytics tools.

11. Conduct trend analysis and predictive modeling to identify potential risks before they result in incidents.

12. Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual safety performance reports to senior management and regulatory authorities.

13. Ensure compliance with ISO 45001, 14001, and 9001 standards, integrating analytics into regulatory reporting frameworks.

14. Manage SHEQ data and statistics, ensuring accurate reporting on safety performance, trend analysis, and benchmarking.

15. Review and analyze injury and incident reports received from JV Companies and suggest additional mitigation actions.

16. Prepare SHE announcements, alerts, and circulars to inform all staff of SHE-related issues.

Safety Culture, Training & Awareness

17. Develop data-driven safety awareness campaigns, integrating insights from incident trend analysis.

18. Train Nakilat, JV, and Fleet personnel on HSEQ data interpretation and risk assessment methodologies.

19. Collaborate with L&D team to ensure HSEQ trainings’ alignment with Nakilat’s safety objectives and analytics findings.

20. Develop, coordinate, and deliver Safety, Health, and Environment-related training programs for employees and Safety Focal Points in coordination with the L&D section.

21. Implement permit-to-work systems, issue work permits, and monitor compliance.

22. Conduct emergency evacuation drills and ensure emergency preparedness across Nakilat facilities.

Competencies

Achievement Oriented - AdvancedBusiness Process Analysis - SpecialistCollaboration & Team Work - AdvancedCustomer Centricity - AdvancedDrive Vision - AdvancedEmergency Response - SpecialistEmpower & Nurture Talent - AdvancedEnvironmental Risk Management - SpecialistHealth Management - SpecialistIncident Management - ExpertInteractive Communication - AdvancedQuality Management - SpecialistSafety Management - SpecialistSolution Oriented - Advanced

Qualifications, Experience and Job Skills

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field.
• Formal Health and Safety training required if the primary qualification is not specific to HSE.
• ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Certification.
• Risk Management Certification (ISO 31000).
• Membership in a recognized OHS professional body (e.g., NEBOSH preferred).

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