HSE Manager (PMC – Site Based) at Turner & Townsend Ltd

Special capital Region of Jakarta, Java, Indonesia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

HSE Leadership, SIMOPS Management, Brownfield Construction, Contractor Governance, Incident Investigation, Environmental Compliance, Risk Control, Audit and Assurance, Occupational Health, Emergency Preparedness, Commissioning Safety, Stakeholder Engagement, Permit-to-Work Systems, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Culture Development, Interface Management

Industry

Construction

Description

Company Description At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide. As part of our 2025 Vision we are putting Sustainability and Net Zero at the heart of our business. https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/en/about-us/our-purpose-and-values/ Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world. Job Description Role Summary The PMC HSE Manager is the independent safety assurance leader for the project, responsible for ensuring that EPC Contractors deliver the work safely within a complex brownfield environment while protecting personnel, existing operations, the environment, and the Owner's interests. The role combines strategic HSE leadership, field presence, contractor governance, and operational interface management, making it one of the most critical positions within the site-based PMC leadership team. Role Purpose The HSE Manager is the senior PMC Health, Safety and Environment representative at site and is responsible for providing leadership, governance, assurance, and oversight of all HSE activities associated with the execution of the second RKEF production train within an operating nickel smelting facility. The role is not responsible for directly managing contractor HSE personnel or performing construction activities. Instead, the HSE Manager acts as the PMC's independent assurance representative, ensuring EPC Contractors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders comply with project HSE requirements, Indonesian regulations, international standards, and industry best practices. A key challenge of the role is the management of significant brownfield construction activities within a live operating smelter environment, requiring robust SIMOPS, interface management, and risk control strategies to protect both construction personnel and operating plant personnel. The HSE Manager is expected to drive a proactive safety culture while ensuring safe execution of construction, tie-ins, shutdowns, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities. Key Accountabilities The HSE Manager is accountable for: Implementation of the PMC HSE assurance strategy. Independent oversight of EPC Contractor HSE performance. Achievement of project HSE objectives and KPIs. Effective management of SIMOPS risks. Assurance of regulatory compliance. Oversight of environmental compliance activities. Emergency preparedness and response readiness. Safety leadership and cultural development. HSE readiness for commissioning and start-up. Timely reporting of HSE performance to project leadership. Principal Responsibilities 1. HSE Leadership Serve as the senior PMC HSE representative at site. Promote a visible and proactive safety leadership culture. Lead by example and drive positive HSE behaviors across all project participants. Establish and maintain a "Zero Harm" project philosophy. Participate in senior management safety engagements. Conduct regular site safety walks and leadership inspections. Provide expert HSE advice to the Project Director and Construction Director. 2. HSE Governance and Assurance Develop and implement the PMC HSE assurance plan. Verify EPC Contractors comply with approved HSE plans and procedures. Conduct audits, inspections, and compliance reviews. Monitor implementation of critical risk controls. Assess contractor HSE competency and supervision effectiveness. Review contractor HSE performance and recommend corrective actions where required. Participate in project assurance reviews and stage-gate assessments. Provide independent reporting on HSE performance and trends. 3. Brownfield and SIMOPS Management This is a critical component of the role. Lead HSE oversight for activities involving simultaneous operations between construction and the operating smelter. Responsibilities include: Review SIMOPS plans and risk assessments. Ensure proper coordination between operations and construction teams. Verify interface risks are identified and mitigated. Participate in operational readiness and shutdown planning reviews. Monitor implementation of permit-to-work systems. Ensure isolation and energy control systems are effective. Support management of tie-ins to operating systems. Particular focus areas include: Utility connections Power system integration Water systems tie-ins Fuel systems Process tie-ins Shutdown activities Energization activities 4. High-Risk Activity Management Provide oversight of project critical risk activities including: Construction Risks Heavy lifting operations Crane activities Working at height Excavation and trenching Scaffolding Structural steel erection Process and Industrial Risks Furnace construction Refractory installation Kiln installation Hot work activities Pressure testing Electrical Risks High-voltage installations Energization activities Lockout-tagout implementation Temporary power systems Operational Interface Risks Live plant interfaces SIMOPS activities Plant shutdowns Utility tie-ins Ensure critical controls are verified and maintained throughout execution. 5. Contractor HSE Performance Management Review contractor HSE staffing and competency levels. Monitor contractor compliance with project requirements. Analyze trends in leading and lagging indicators. Lead periodic contractor HSE performance reviews. Drive continuous improvement initiatives. Challenge unsafe behaviors and ineffective controls. Escalate significant issues to project leadership. Key indicators may include: TRIFR LTIFR Near miss reporting Safety observations Training compliance Permit compliance Corrective action closure rates 6. Incident Management and Investigation Lead PMC participation in incident investigations. Verify root cause analysis quality. Ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained. Review learning outcomes and broader application opportunities. Facilitate communication of lessons learned. Monitor closure of investigation recommendations. Particular focus should be placed on preventing high-potential events and serious injuries. 7. Environmental Management Oversee environmental compliance and assurance activities. Responsibilities include: Monitor compliance with environmental permits and approvals. Review contractor environmental management plans. Conduct environmental inspections and audits. Monitor waste management activities. Ensure control of dust, noise, emissions, and runoff. Monitor protection of local communities and ecosystems. Participate in environmental incident investigations. Specific areas of focus include: Dust generation from earthworks and material handling Construction waste management Water discharge controls Hazardous materials management Fuel and chemical storage Erosion and sediment control 8. Occupational Health and Wellbeing Monitor occupational health programs. Ensure contractor compliance with health requirements. Review exposure monitoring programs. Support fatigue management initiatives. Participate in workforce wellbeing programs. Monitor risks related to: Heat stress Dust exposure Noise exposure Chemical exposure Ergonomic risks 9. Emergency Preparedness and Response Ensure project emergency response plans are developed and maintained. Coordinate emergency response exercises and drills. Interface with Owner emergency response teams. Ensure readiness of: Medical facilities Emergency equipment Rescue resources Fire response capabilities Given the nature of the facility, particular emphasis should be placed on: Industrial fire scenarios Electrical incidents Confined space emergencies Chemical releases Heavy equipment incidents Natural disasters 10. Commissioning and Start-Up HSE Readiness Provide leadership and assurance during the transition from construction to operations. Responsibilities include: Participate in commissioning readiness reviews. Verify HSE requirements are integrated into commissioning plans. Ensure energization and introduction of hazardous energy is properly controlled. Support operational readiness assessments. Review commissioning permits and safety procedures. Ensure workforce competency for commissioning activities. Particular attention should be given to: Kiln heat-up activities Furnace energization Utility commissioning First ore introduction Process start-up activities RKEF-Specific Experience and Knowledge The successful candidate should demonstrate familiarity with: Process Systems Rotary Kilns Electric Furnaces Furnace Transformers Electrode Systems Ore Drying Systems Coal Handling Facilities Slag Handling Facilities Ferronickel or NPI Production Systems Utilities and Infrastructure High-voltage electrical distribution Substations Water treatment facilities Cooling water systems Fuel storage and handling Bulk materials handling systems Brownfield Expansion Risks Live plant interfaces Tie-ins to operating systems Shutdown execution SIMOPS management Operational continuity protection Qualifications Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline. Professional Certifications Preferred: NEBOSH Diploma or International Diploma GradIOSH / CMIOSH CSP or equivalent ISO 45001 Lead Auditor ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Incident Investigation Certification (ICAM, TapRooT, Apollo or equivalent) Experience Minimum 20 years of HSE experience on major industrial projects. Minimum 10 years of construction-related HSE experience. Proven site leadership experience on large capital projects. Experience on metallurgical, smelting, mining, oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, or heavy industrial projects. Brownfield project experience is essential. Experience managing HSE during SIMOPS activities. Experience within a PMC, Owner's Engineer, or major EPC environment preferred. Previous Southeast Asia or Indonesian project experience highly desirable. Nickel smelter or pyrometallurgical project experience strongly preferred. Key Competencies Leadership Safety leadership Influencing skills Decision making Coaching and mentoring Stakeholder engagement Technical Construction safety management Process safety awareness SIMOPS management Incident investigation Audit and assurance Environmental management Commissioning safety Behavioural Courage to challenge Professional integrity Visible leadership Collaborative approach Results orientation Strong communication skills Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Safety Zero fatalities. Zero life-altering injuries. Achievement of project TRIFR and LTIFR targets. No major process safety events. Compliance Successful regulatory inspections. Positive audit outcomes. Closure of corrective actions within agreed timeframes. SIMOPS and Brownfield No major incidents associated with operational interfaces. Successful execution of shutdowns and tie-ins. Effective management of critical risk activities. Environmental No significant environmental incidents. Compliance with permit requirements. Achievement of environmental performance objectives. Culture Increased proactive reporting. Improvement in workforce engagement. Positive safety culture assessment results. Additional Information Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ #LI-DA3 Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. Department: Energy and natural resources

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Responsibilities

The HSE Manager provides independent safety assurance and oversight for EPC contractors within a complex brownfield nickel smelting facility. The role focuses on managing SIMOPS risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving a proactive safety culture during construction and commissioning.