Project Safety Manager (Industrial Automation Projects)

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Siemens Logistics is a leading provider of innovative and high-performance solutions for airport logistics. The portfolio includes products and solutions for baggage and cargo handling, high-end software for the digitalization of logistics processes as well as an extensive range of maintenance and services. Siemens Logistics is represented worldwide through its regional companies and is active in more than 60 countries. Major customers include renowned airports and airlines around the globe. Siemens Logistics is a fully owned subsidiary of Siemens AG.

Be part of our EHS team as a Project Safety Manager (Industrial Automation) in Dubai/Project Sites within the UAE.

What are my responsibilities?

1. Implement the organization's general policy on Health, Safety, Security, and Environment in conjunction with the Client/Consultant HSSE expectations documents for all Customer Projects.
2. Ensure full compliance with all Client/Legal, ISO standard requirements (ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015), and other stakeholder requirements applicable to the projects.
3. Close collaboration with the HSSE departments to ensure full compliance with Client/Consultant requirements and stakeholder management within the Project(s) in accordance with the organization's processes and international best practices.
4. Lead, coach, and develop the project HSSE team.
5. Ensure implementation of HSE in project business and support the business in all facets of HSE.
6. Ensure accurate HSE performance monitoring and reporting to fulfil the Client/Legal and contractual requirement(s) to support the business.
7. Conduct project HSE and Worker welfare inspections and ensure HSE objectives are met by proactively performing the duties.
8. Lead and/or be part of the team that investigates accidents or incidents, encourages near-miss reporting, submits reports on work practices, and undertakes risk assessments to enable decisions that are consistent with the company's obligations.
9. Prepare reports, bulletins, and safety and health program promotional materials and keep all levels of staff up-to-date with HSE communication.
10. Identify potential hazards and provide advice and assistance to mitigate/eliminate risks, thereby reducing accidents and/or consequences.
11. Measure, report, and provide action plans for safety results monthly and quarterly, using data collected and providing results to HSE leaders.
12. Inspect worksite and sub-contractor facilities and recommend corrections or additional precautions to ensure compliance.
13. Conduct regular training programs about employee safety procedures, accident protection and prevention, and emergency preparedness.
14. Participate in internal/external audits and compliance audits conducted by the Client.
15. Prepare a corrective action plan identified during audits and diligently provide a closeout report as applicable.
16. Inform the Head of HSE and project manager about the HSE's excellence.
17. Responsible for keeping up to date with current HSE practice, focusing on HSE improvement measures, and continuing education by attending courses offered to remain at the forefront of his profession.
18. Safety: responsible/accountable for following occupational health, safety, security, and environment.

What do I need to qualify for the role?

1. Degree/Diploma in Safety or Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
2. Minimum of 8 years experience in HSE/Safety lead role in a project-based environment in the industrial automation field.
3. A minimum of 4 years of experience leading and managing a team of HSE personnel and on-site workforce.
4. Experience in writing incident, investigation, and root cause analysis reports, and policies for health and safety.
5. Certification in occupational health, safety, and environmental management, i.e. NEBOSH Diploma/NEBOSH IGC or equivalent.
6. Strong analytical and leadership skills and proactive vision to make new changes that will positively affect the organization, creating a safe work culture.
7. Vigilant on-site and coach the personnel deployed on-site with best practices.
8. Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics.
9. Diligent with great attention to detail and good organizational skills.
10. Excellent communication skills, ability to engage internal and external stakeholders, good to have worked in multiple cultural areas, adapting to the cultural work ethics as applicable.
11. Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain health and safety.
12. Proficient in MS Office, and working knowledge of safety management information systems is a plus.