Job Details

BASIC FUNCTION

This position’s main responsibility is to create and implement a comprehensive Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Assurance (HSEQ) manual that has to be approved by the client prior to implementation.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strict implementation of all HSEQ policies and procedures.

Facilitates the processing of all documentary and statutory requirements with the local government authorities.

Constantly updates policies on changing statutes specifically those governing the local environment (e.g. Company, Industrial Area, Abu Dhabi government, etc. and global trends in general.

Prepares and compiies periodic Safety Inspection/ Audit Reports and submits them to the client.

Reports to Company Terminal Manger and local authorities accidents that necessitate hospital visit, loss of life and those resulting to substantial damage to property,

Reports all Lost Time Accidents (LTA), Near Miss and Restricted Work Cases (RWC) in the Knowledge Management System (KMS) Investigator module and follows up status thereof,

Ensures that timely and frequent inspection, testing and certification are conducted on all equipment as per requirements stipulated in the contract.

Monitors and observes re—ordering stocking levels of all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other safety equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers, safety harness, etc.)

Chairs and presides all joint Safety Investigation with Compnay and loca| authorities if necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

College graduate preferably Industrial or Mechanical Engineering/ marine / shipping graduate

At least five (5) years HSE&Q experience in the same capacity with last three (3) years to be in container terminals.

Proven capability to implement safety policies to a big organization in a multicultural environment

Relevant courses and trainings from internationally accredited safety organizations

Excellent presentation skills

Extensive network with local authorities and the industry in general

Excellent communication skills in both oral and written, bilingual preferred

Physically fit