Head of Health Safety and Environment Generation📣 إعلان

About ENGIE and the Role

ENGIE is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services, committed to accelerating the transition towards a carbon-neutral economy. The Group supports governments, communities, industries, and businesses in addressing challenges related to decarbonization, energy security, resource efficiency, and sustainable development. With operations in more than 30 countries and a workforce exceeding 90,000 employees worldwide, ENGIE develops and operates integrated solutions across renewable power generation, energy networks, and decarbonization services. This full-time position for a Head of Health Safety and Environment Generation is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Role Overview and Scope

This role is responsible for leading, governing, and continuously improving all Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), and Process Safety activities across ENGIE Generation International assets and entities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The position provides strategic HSE leadership, drives the implementation of ENGIE Group and Generation International HSE policies, standards, and Life Saving Rules, and ensures alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. The Head of HSE acts as the principal advisor and is accountable to the GI Managing Director KSA on all HSE matters. The scope covers all HSE, Process Safety, Security Governance, Crisis Management, and Operational Risk Management activities across ENGIE Generation International operations and construction projects in KSA, including power generation assets, water desalination assets, O&M companies, Project companies, corporate functions, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the KSA HSE strategy.
• Lead and coach HSE teams.
• Ensure compliance with ENGIE and regulatory requirements.
• Establish HSE objectives and KPIs for KSA in line with Engie Global HSE objectives.
• Lead HSE governance reviews and assess and benchmark maturity levels across the different GBUs.
• Drive Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) and safety culture initiatives.
• Coordinate incident investigation and learning processes following Engie HSE rules and policies.
• Lead contractor safety compliance on all assets and projects in KSA.
• Oversee and support the permit to work, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and safe system of work governance.
• Oversee environmental performance at KSA level.
• Lead crisis management and business continuity preparedness.
• Represent ENGIE with regulators and stakeholders on HSE matters, as requested by management.
• Organize synergies across the GBUs in HSE matters, including knowledge and competencies management, experience feedback, training, and human resources.

Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment Focus

• Set standards, methodologies, and tools in accordance with Engie guidelines.
• Manage HSE reporting as required (weekly, monthly, quarterly).
• Manage the annual environmental reporting function.
• Coordinate investigations of high-potential incidents.
• Support investigations on process safety events.
• Ensure implementation of Life Saving Rules.
• Lead environmental reporting and compliance programs.
• Drive continuous improvement and risk reduction.
• Promote environmental culture within GBUs.
• Be accountable for and communicate the environmental charter and strategy.

Leadership and Governance

This role provides executive leadership to the HSE organization, establishing the One ENGIE HSE culture. The Head of HSE advises executive management, monitors HSE performance across assets, and ensures the closure of HSE action plans.

Qualifications and Work Environment

Candidates should possess a minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant field. The position reports directly to the Managing Director, Generation International KSA.