HS&E Lead

About the Role

Parsons Corporation is seeking an HS&E Lead to join their team in Riyadh, Riyadh. This full-time position involves advising and supporting Project and Program Management teams in implementing and maintaining Safety, Health, and Environmental (SH&E) programs. The role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in Health, Safety, and Environmental roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise and support Project and Program Management teams in implementing and maintaining SH&E programs in accordance with corporate, regulatory, and client requirements.
• Provide guidance to project personnel on compliance with Parsons’ Environmental, Safety, Health, and Risk Program (ESHARP) management system, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct audits of projects and worksites to verify compliance with corporate SH&E standards and industry best practices.
• Perform site inspections to identify hazards and provide practical solutions to eliminate or mitigate associated risks.
• Prepare and submit detailed audit reports, inspection reports, and recommendations for corrective and preventive actions.
• Implement occupational injury reporting, incident management, and investigation processes in accordance with company requirements.
• Lead incident investigations and conduct root cause analyses using recognized investigation methodologies.
• Work collaboratively with project teams, supervisors, and workers to identify and implement effective corrective actions.
• Prepare comprehensive investigation reports and communicate lessons learned to support continuous improvement.
• Analyze trends related to audits, inspections, incidents, and safety observations, and develop reports to support management decision-making.
• Represent Parsons during external regulatory inspections, client reviews, and loss control assessments.
• Act as a representative of the SH&E Manager or Director on project sites as required.
• Promote active participation and engagement from project personnel in identifying safety improvements and implementing best practices.
• Support risk assessments and provide SH&E subject matter expertise during work planning and execution activities.
• Assist with new employee safety orientation and onboarding programs.
• Deliver regulatory compliance training and SH&E best practice training programs.
• Maintain accurate SH&E training records and documentation.
• Participate in routine safety briefings, toolbox talks, and workforce engagement activities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior Safety Specialists and other project personnel.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE/SH&E) roles.
• Advanced knowledge of health and safety regulations, compliance requirements, and reporting procedures.
• Strong understanding of safety-related industry standards and best practices, including ANSI, NFPA, and similar standards.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, hazard assessments, incident investigations, and root cause analyses.
• Experience supporting risk assessments and implementing corrective and preventive action programs.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, coach, and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and high-risk project environments.

Desired Skills and Certifications

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP), Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or similar professional certification.
• Experience on major infrastructure, transportation, rail, or construction projects.
• Knowledge of risk management systems and occupational safety management frameworks.
• Experience supervising or mentoring safety professionals within large-scale project environments.