HSE Manager📣 إعلان

HSE Manager, Bechtel Corporation – Riyadh

Bechtel Corporation is seeking an HSE Manager for a full-time position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will lead a team responsible for managing industrial hygiene support and services on projects. This involves ensuring requirements are integrated into design criteria and operational planning, overseeing research, assessments, incident resolution, risk mitigation, and compliance. Your technical guidance will be crucial for the successful execution of Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H) programs.

Project Overview: Expo 2030 Riyadh Infrastructure

The Expo 2030 Riyadh is a global platform promoting sustainable development, innovation, and transformative thinking under the theme “Foresight for Tomorrow.” Scheduled from October 2030 to March 2031, it anticipates over 40 million visits. Bechtel Corporation will manage the infrastructure program for the 6 km2 Masterplan, encompassing early works, utilities, and publicly accessible spaces such as streets and parks. The project will transition into a mixed-use legacy development post-event, leveraging international sustainability standards for urban afforestation, treated water, and energy sources.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, review, and continuously improve Project Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Management Plans and associated procedures.
• Develop and implement a structured HSE assurance and monitoring program, including leadership tours, inspections, audits, and site visits.
• Conduct periodic audits of Contractor HSE management systems and verify compliance with ERCSM requirements, contractual obligations, and applicable Saudi Arabian legislation.
• Support and coordinate inspections, audits, and visits conducted on the project site by employer’s executive leadership, regulatory authorities, and external assurance bodies.
• Develop and maintain a competency framework, training matrix, and competency assurance program for the PMC HSE team.
• Chair and facilitate regular HSE meetings with Contractors and other project stakeholders, monitoring action closure.
• Assure mandatory use of the Employer’s reporting systems and HSE performance management tools.
• Verify that Contractors maintain adequate numbers of competent HSE personnel in accordance with contractual requirements, project risks, and ERCSM requirements.
• Monitor the timely mobilization and retention of Contractor HSE resources and escalate deficiencies as required.
• Provide leadership, direction, guidance, and technical support to Contractors in implementing the construction safety manual and approved HSE management arrangements.
• Review Contractor competency frameworks, training programs, inductions, and qualifications to verify workforce competency.
• Support Project Management and Construction Management teams in achieving project HSE objectives and maintaining compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
• Assure incidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences are reported, investigated, and closed out in accordance with the construction safety manual and project requirements.
• Review incident investigation reports, verify root cause analyses, and monitor implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, and ad hoc HSE performance reports, statistics, trend analyses, and management summaries.
• Support and promote Contractor reward and recognition programs to encourage positive HSE behaviors and workforce engagement.
• Verify that Traffic Management Plans, Mobile Equipment and People Interface plans, and other safety-critical deliverables are submitted, reviewed, approved, and implemented prior to commencing work.
• Conduct oversight activities, including inspections, audits, field observations, and verification reviews, issuing improvement notices or recommending stop-work actions where necessary.
• Lead or support investigations of significant incidents, high-potential near misses, and other events as directed by the HSE Director and the client.
• Support the Employer’s HSE initiatives, campaigns, leadership engagement programs, and project-wide safety improvement activities.
• Coordinate HSE interfaces between Contractors, Designers, Consultants, and other stakeholders to ensure effective risk management and communication.
• Monitor Contractor compliance with approved HSE plans, risk assessments, method statements, emergency preparedness arrangements, and welfare requirements.
• Escalate unresolved non-compliances, unsafe conditions, and significant HSE concerns through the project governance process.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Professional Certification: NEBOSH International Diploma, NEBOSH Diploma, or equivalent professional HSE qualification. Professional certification such as CMIOSH, CertIOSH, CSP, CRSP, or equivalent is preferred.
• Registration: Registered Professional (Muhtaref) with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, or ability to obtain registration.
• Experience: Minimum 15 years of construction HSE experience, including at least 3 years in an HSE Manager role on major infrastructure, building, transportation, utilities, or mega-project programs.
• Specialized Training: Formal training and experience in HSE auditing and management system assessment.
• Industry Experience: Experience working within a Project Management Consultant (PMC), Engineer, or Client-side assurance environment on complex construction projects is preferred.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, Saudi Arabian HSE regulations, and large-scale construction safety management systems.
• Proven experience in incident investigation methodologies, risk management, contractor assurance, and HSE governance.
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, report writing, and coaching skills.

Benefits

Bechtel offers a robust benefits package designed to support employee well-being and career growth, including provisions for career advancement, cultural programs, and opportunities for personal recharge.