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About the Role

DSA Architects International is seeking an experienced HSE Engineer to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is crucial for ensuring the effective implementation of health and safety procedures across the project, DSA, contractors, and subcontractors. The role involves raising awareness of health and safety requirements among the entire project team, assisting the HSE Manager, and ensuring all departments operate in alignment with DSA's and stakeholders' HSE standards and policies, while also guaranteeing compliance with legal and local regulations. The HSE Engineer will work closely with the DSA Project Lead, HSE Manager, line managers, and officers to establish and agree on the work scope and responsibilities for specific projects. This role may extend to single or multiple projects, strategic tasks, or business-related matters, requiring close coordination to ensure all duties are fulfilled effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to project HSE requirements and implement them with the Contractor and related stakeholders.
• Ensure all emergency procedures are prepared and effectively implemented.
• Conduct periodic and ad-hoc site HSE tours and audits in collaboration with Contractor HSE Staff, highlighting and addressing related findings.
• Prepare and maintain DSA HSE registers, including training, induction, site visit notes (SVN), inspection reports, accident/incident reports, and others as required.
• Respond promptly to health and safety-related complaints or issues raised by stakeholders.
• Review the CVs of contractor Health and Safety staff and conduct interviews as necessary.
• Monitor the compliance of all staff with applicable safety standards and company procedures, bringing any safety violations by the site team to the attention of the line manager for further action.
• Monitor, assess, and report on the HSE compliance of Contractors and Subcontractors with project HSE requirements as per the contract and HSE legislation/best practices.
• Immediately bring critical and outstanding safety issues to the attention of the DSA line manager for prompt action.
• Conduct and coordinate regular safety training for staff in collaboration with the HSE Manager.
• Coordinate and provide expert advice to DSA HSE Officers and Managers to ensure the effective implementation of HSE Standards.
• Review and comment on the Contractors' HSE Plans, advising the Contractor to update the site safety plan when necessary.
• Review and comment on the Contractor's risk assessments and work method statements.
• Collaborate with the HSE Manager to develop and update DSA HSE documents, such as the Safety File, HSE Plan, HSE-specific site risk assessments, office risk assessments, and office fire and life safety (FLS) risk assessments.
• Conduct thorough investigations into accidents and incidents.
• Chair weekly safety meetings as required with the Contractor and other necessary parties, ensuring minutes of meeting (MOM) are issued on time (within 48 hours).
• Report any outstanding and critical safety issues or lack of action by the Contractor in weekly progress meetings or escalate urgent matters accordingly.
• Monitor and advise on the legal compliance of the DSA team and Contractors.
• Report any accident on site immediately to the DSA Line Manager and HSE Manager for further action if required.
• Communicate, coordinate, and seek advice from the DSA HSE Manager and line Manager as needed.
• On major issues, prior to issuing Safety Enforcement Notices or Prohibition Notices, provide advice to the HSE Team by coordinating with the DSA HSE Manager and Line Manager, prioritizing the arrest of any life-threatening actions before addressing managerial and associated literature.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in any discipline, preferably in Safety Management, Engineering, or Construction.
• A valid SCE Certification.
• A NEBOSH International General Certificate or an equivalent qualification (minimum Level 3 Qualification required).
• Over 10 years of experience in Engineering Consulting / Construction Projects.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA and other relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations in the Middle East.
• Awareness of KSA laws relevant to the region of employment.

Required Skills

• Experienced in behavior-based health and safety programs.
• Experience in implementing OHSAS 18001.
• Professional membership, credentials, or certifications from recognized bodies such as IOSH, IIRSM, or BCSP are preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Effective teamwork and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in negotiation.
• Skilled in resource management.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Results-oriented approach.
• Demonstrated initiative.

Work Environment and Application

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Interested candidates are invited to send their CV to r@**********************, clearly mentioning 'HSE Engineer' in the subject line.