Job Details

Job purpose & Scope:

• Develop and Monitor the Company's Annual and 5-Yearly HSE Audit Plan.
• Plan, coordinate and audit HSE compliance and adequacy of implementation of HSEMS expectations within Company assets, Head Quarter, Support Units and Contactors.
• Develop protocols for planning and implementing theme audit programs for operational sites.
• Advise Line management / Job officers as well as Contractors to improve HSEMS implementation.
• Provide audit performance report to Business units to identify areas of improvement.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Develop, execute and monitor the implementation of Corporate Annual/5-yearly HSE audit plan.
• Develop, review and update audit programs, procedures and checklists.
• Conduct audits of HSE operational performance and provide feedback on the effectiveness of HSE Management system and its implementation.
• Examine HSEMS components through Compliance Verification audits to identify areas for improvement.
• Establish and execute HSEMS audit programs for existing contractors.
• Prepare theme audit programs, develop protocols for planning and implementing the program.
• Conduct internal audits, including system oriented and theme audits.
• Participate in external audits by ADNOC, Shareholders, Accreditation and other agencies.
• Confirm that audit action plans are SMART and commensurate with the findings.
• Develop, monitor and maintain the HSE Audit performance reporting system and analyze Audit trends to provide inputs to Business Units to improve compliance.
• Update and monitor Performance standards for audit and review processes including HSE audit protocol.
• Verify the implementation of self-assessment audits conducted at site level.
• Maintain effective communication with line management, audit team members and respective stakeholders.
• Discuss audit plans and results with Line Management.
• Keep updated with relevant developments in field of legislation, standards, techniques and tools.

Organizational Relationships (Work Contacts):

• Regular contact with company stakeholders not limited to Operating Sites and Support Units staff at all managerial level during the development and follow-up of Corrective /Preventive action plans and all related post audit follow-ups.
• Frequent contact with suppliers, agents and contractors up to manager level during audits for pre-qualification and all phases of the project to discuss HSE related issues.
• Contact with consultants, external bodies auditors, ADNOC/ Shareholders Auditors.

Independence of Operations and Decision-making Authority:

• Works according to established Company and International HSE Procedures, Codes, Standards and UAE and International Regulations to which ADNOC Offshore subscribes. Uses of initiative for developing Company's HSEMS Standards, Philosophies, Procedures, Codes and Manuals.
• Work is subject to review by HSE Compliance Assurance Manager.

Physical Effort:

• Approximately 30% of his work time is spent walking, standing and climbing whilst carrying out sites and contractors audits.

Work Environment:

• Normally air-conditioned environment. Exposure to prevailing weather when visiting sites and contractors areas.

Minimum Requirements:

• BS Chemical / Process engineering discipline or technical Science.
• NEBOSH Diploma in HSE Management or Equivalent.
• 10 years of experience in Industrial safety / Loss prevention in oil & gas industry. Related HSE training as well as specific experience in Audits, Inspections, Contractors / Project HSE and Risk management are essential
• Knowledge of integrated Management systems, corporate safety rules and international regulations, international standards not limited to ISO14001 and OHSAS18001. Knowledge of UAE HSE related regulations and ADEHSMS are wished.
• Knowledge of Contractors HSE Management / Project Management.
• Certified lead Auditor from a recognized Association for HSE related standards ( OHSAS18001. ISO14001)
• Excellent Technical writing ability.
• Minimum of BS in Engineering or other related technical discipline in HSE
• Fully familiar with the HSE Audit Procedures
• Effective mediation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and writing with all levels of organization

**Statements in this job description are intended to reflect, in general, the duties and accountabilities of the job, but are not to be interpreted as totally inclusive

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to move forward will be contacted for the campaign.

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