QHSE Director

at  Big Fish Recruitment

The Role
Our client is an Integrated Facilities Management company based in Oman and they are currently seeking for a QHSE Director. The successful candidate will provide advice, support and partner with line and senior leaders and site operation on health, safety and environment strategies, initiatives, and activities to deliver continuous improvement in Health Safety Work culture and to assist in the development and implementation of health and safety related policies and procedures in the workplace. Competencies required: • Ability to meet requirements of Level 6 Safety Qualification within a six-month period • Ability to meet requirements of Level 4 Food Safety Qualification within a six-month period • Extensive knowledge of current company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. • Excellent supervisory and leadership skills. • Good organisational and communication skills, and production of concise information. • Ability to prioritise, work to tight deadlines, both prescribed and self – imposed. • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships at all levels. • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Main roles and responsibilities: • Safety First – Will drive Safety in everything we do including enforcing of PPEs by team, carrying out toolbox talks, communicating effectively and encouraging reporting of unsafe acts by team members. • Develop and lead the operation and promotion of an integrated management system, encompassing a pro-active improvement in people safety, equipment safety, food safety occupational health and environmental management programs in the organization, by Utilising Company management system policies and procedures, including risk assessment, accident prevention, health initiatives and acknowledged personal responsibility. • Perform safety audits, lead safety training sessions, and create initiatives to reduce and prevent accidents on site. • Facilitate the maintenance and management of environmental health, safety and wellbeing through systems, audit/ inspection and the establishment of high standards and expectations on employees of service excellence and safety awareness. • Promoting a positive safety environment by encouraging a reporting culture across the organization and rewarding people for openly raising concerns. • Ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements of the country on safety and health, and also contractual/client requirements. • Providing personnel with safety-related information such as training sessions, emergency protocols, and proper use of safety equipment. • Reviewing existing policies and procedures to ensure they are up to date. • Overseeing the company’s daily operations and identifying opportunities for improvement of safety regulations. • Developing and implementing workplace safety policies and procedures in accordance with OSHA standards. • Lead case, manage incident investigations including the development of investigation tools and methodologies and investigation reports. • Present annual safety reports to management. • Examine incidents and injuries to understand and learn from the root causes and to provide advice, coaching and guidance to line and senior leaders on prevention strategies. • Provide appropriate accident investigation methodology to ensure personal management accountability and improve risk management, including monitoring and interpretation of statistical data and formulate into a monthly report. • Support the operations teams in utilising benchmarking to measure and improve service performance across the business on continual improvements. Constantly monitor leading and lagging indicators. • The Safety Director will develop, coordinate, and implement occupational health policies and procedures to promote and ensure effective safety operations in the organization. • Co-ordinate with Learning & Development team on developing Contract specific HSE training and Operational training matrix as per contractual requirements. • Verify monthly reports on HSE performance across the business. • Advise on matters relating to the Environment and Health and Safety at work including the obligations and responsibilities of managers and employees; and provide comprehensive and practical advice to managers on best practice. • Shall develop HSE plan and other HSE supporting documents during any tendering process.

Requirements

• Minimum 10-12 years’ experience in the same field. • Degree with specialization in HSE /Engineering /Management or related field • Integrated Management systems training Certification. • IOSH and NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational health and Safety • Lead Auditor Certification Training for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 • Comprehensive experience in an Integrated Facilities Management business with responsibility for food and health/safety • Developing and implementing workplace safety policies and procedures in accordance with OSHA standards.

About the company
Service Our aim is to provide our clients and candidates with a consistent, quality service that goes beyond the norm, giving them peace of mind and complete trust in our ability to meet their needs. Knowledge Big Fish consultants specialise in their fields and have extensive experience in the region and beyond. We take pride in our knowledge and network and believe that our relationships are built on trust and integrity and are made for the long term. Care At Big Fish, as well as caring for the people we work with, we also care about the world and environment we live in, that’s why Big Fish support initiatives that promote human welfare, environmental protection and sustainability

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