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About El Seif Engineering Contracting

El Seif Engineering Contracting, based in Riyadh, operates with core values of excellence, integrity, and innovation. With half a century of diverse experience across various industries, the company consistently upholds high standards in meticulous planning and expert construction, ensuring precision and attention to detail in project delivery. El Seif is recognized for its forward-thinking approach, continuously pushing boundaries to pioneer sustainable and impactful construction solutions that leave a lasting legacy.

The Role: SUPERVISOR - HSE

El Seif Engineering Contracting is seeking a SUPERVISOR - HSE to lead and manage the company's HSE training, education, and incident investigation programs. This full-time position, located in Riyadh, is crucial for ensuring that all HSE and construction employees are competent in their roles, conducting thorough incident investigations to prevent re-occurrence, and coordinating comprehensive crisis and disaster management activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of KSA national employees to achieve corporate objectives and Saudization targets, fostering knowledge dissemination and internal capability building.
• Lead the day-to-day operations of the HSE Training & Incident Investigation team, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Manage and conduct all Training & Incident Investigation activities across all company facilities and work sites.
• Design, implement, and ensure the effective execution of the Training & Incident Investigation system, maintaining legal and regulatory compliance.
• Identify and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the Training & Incident Investigation function, devising plans and initiatives for continuous improvement.
• Manage the development of the company’s expertise, know-how, and capabilities in Training & Incident Investigation, aligning with international standards.
• Lead major incident and accident investigations, ensuring proper reporting of safety incidents to Personnel and Admin.
• Design a competency framework for HSE professionals and develop a Performance Management system to analyze competency levels and identify training needs.
• Establish and execute a training regime, securing necessary budgetary approvals for external training requirements.
• Provide in-house training to new and existing employees and contractors on OHS policy conformance, awareness of high and medium-risk activities with corresponding control measures, potential consequences of procedural deviations, and employee roles in the OHS Management System.
• Establish a process for evaluating training effectiveness and recording lessons learned for future improvements.

Emergency and Crisis Management

• Prepare comprehensive Emergency Plans and procedures for various scenarios, including natural disasters (*, sand/dust storms, hailstorms, floods, earthquakes) and construction-based emergencies (*, crane/scaffolding collapse, fire & explosion, confined space accidents, hazardous materials spills).
• Conduct surveys to determine specific emergency needs and consult with external institutions such as Civil Defense and hospitals to assess their capabilities.
• Coordinate disaster response and crisis management activities, including ordering evacuations, opening shelters, and implementing special needs plans.
• Design and deliver emergency/disaster preparedness training courses, seeking external consultation for best practices.
• Inspect facilities and equipment, including emergency management crisis centers and communications equipment, to ensure operational and functional capabilities during emergencies.
• Prepare emergency situation status reports detailing response and recovery efforts, along with preliminary damage assessments.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar field within an operation comparable in size to El Seif Engineering Contracting.
• Experience in the Middle East is a strong advantage.
• Demonstrated strong practical knowledge in QA/QC Management, Project Management, and Contractual Management.
• Expertise in HSE Project and Risk Management.
• Well-versed in international HSE industry standards.
• Proficient in Data Management and Record Management.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication, people management, and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of audit and controls.
• Proven ability to handle multiple complex projects with a focus on results.
• Highly responsible and reliable with exceptional attention to detail.