Health and Safety Administrator

Roles and Responsibilities

An Advisor – Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), also referred to as an SHE Advisor, EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) Advisor, or HSE Advisor, is a professional responsible for ensuring that an organization adheres to health, safety, and environmental regulations and best practices. This role is critical in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, reducing risks, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and promoting sustainability. SHE Advisors are often employed in high-risk industries such as construction, manufacturing, energy, and oil & gas.

Key Skills and Responsibilities of a SHE Advisor:

1. Health, Safety, and Environmental Management
   1. Risk Assessment: Conducting regular risk assessments and hazard analyses to identify potential health, safety, and environmental risks in the workplace. This includes evaluating work processes, equipment, and materials for potential dangers.
   2. Safety Policies and Procedures: Developing, implementing, and reviewing safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures in line with legal requirements and industry best practices.
   3. Accident/Incident Investigation: Investigating workplace accidents and incidents to determine their causes, recommend corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.
   4. Emergency Preparedness: Developing and implementing emergency response plans, including procedures for fire, chemical spills, medical emergencies, and natural disasters.
2. Regulatory Compliance and Legal Knowledge
   1. Compliance with Local and International Regulations: Ensuring that the organization complies with all relevant local, regional, and international regulations related to health, safety, and environmental protection.
   2. Maintaining Documentation: Keeping up-to-date records of compliance documentation, safety audits, inspections, and training sessions.
   3. Permit Management: Overseeing permits required for specific activities to ensure all necessary permissions are obtained and renewed.
3. Training and Awareness Programs
   1. Employee Training: Designing and delivering training programs on safety procedures, health protocols, environmental policies, and emergency response procedures.
   2. Toolbox Talks: Leading daily or weekly safety meetings to keep employees informed about specific risks.
   3. Behavioral Safety Programs: Implementing programs to foster a culture of safety.
4. Environmental Management
   1. Waste Management: Ensuring that waste management practices comply with environmental regulations.
   2. Sustainability Initiatives: Promoting sustainable practices in the workplace.
   3. Environmental Impact Assessments: Conducting assessments to measure the environmental impact of company operations.
   4. Pollution Prevention: Identifying potential sources of pollution and implementing measures to minimize environmental harm.
5. Safety Audits and Inspections
   1. Workplace Inspections: Conducting regular inspections of the workplace to ensure compliance with safety standards.
   2. Safety Audits: Conducting internal audits of safety practices and systems.
   3. Site Safety Walks: Conducting regular site safety walks to observe daily operations.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Under direct supervision, performs basic and routine duties in a wide range of environmental, health and safety disciplines.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of safety and health programs.
• Assists in monitoring hazards and diseases that could be present in the work area.
• Works with others to investigate accidents, injuries, and complaints concerning hazards in the workplace.
• Participates in recommending improvements in processes, design, procedures, and equipment to minimize hazards.
• Participates in employee training and emergency preparedness.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirement: 10 Years experience & Aldar Approval
Qualification: Relevant degree or diploma