Senior Manager, QHSE Learning & Continuous Improvement

Company Description

Masdar is the UAE’s clean energy champion and one of the largest companies of its kind in the world, advancing the development and deployment of renewable energy and green hydrogen technologies to address global sustainability challenges. Established in 2006, Masdar is today active in over 40 countries, helping them to achieve their clean energy objectives and advance sustainable development.

Masdar is jointly owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), and under this ownership the company is targeting a renewable energy portfolio capacity of at least 100 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 and an annual green hydrogen production capacity of up to 1 million tonnes by the same year.

Job Description

Purpose of the Job:

To drive a proactive culture of learning and continuous improvement within Masdar, ensuring that our people are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain a safe and secure work environment where we cause no harm to people, the environment, or our assets.

• To develop and implement learning and communications processes for QHSE towards promoting and reinforcing learnings and good practices across the company to enhance understanding and engagement.
• To support in developing and implementing strategies for QHSE that drive growth, improve efficiency, and enhance overall performance, working closely with the Head of QHSE to identify areas for improvement and create a roadmap for achieving organizational objectives.
• To work closely with cross-functional teams across Masdar to ensure that QHSE strategies are aligned with the company's overall vision and objectives.

Job Requirements:

• Support and implement strategic plans and initiatives related to QHSE learning and continuous improvement that align with the organization's goals and objectives to improve the organization's overall performance.
• Facilitate transformational change programs related to QHSE to drive adoption of new processes, systems, and behaviours.
• Monitor and measure the effectiveness of strategic initiatives and make adjustments as needed.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of strategic initiatives, department communications, and engagement.
• Provide thought leadership and guidance to senior executives and stakeholders on industry trends and best practices.
• Align with internal communications to agree on annual department communications plan.
• Contribute QHSE stories/content to internal news feeds.
• Develop and implement QHSE-specific internal communication plans to drive a safety culture, define objectives, metrics, stakeholders, and align to business needs for Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment.
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects and initiatives, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by leading efforts to identify and implement QHSE continuous improvement opportunities within Masdar. This includes analysing performance metrics, conducting audits, leading incident investigations, conducting safety cultural surveys, and engaging with stakeholders to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance QHSE performance, reduce risks, and drive operational excellence.
• Ensure that incident investigation processes and procedures are in place for carrying out meaningful investigations to uncover the root causes and lessons learned.
• Design and implement comprehensive training programs to enhance the knowledge and QHSE skills within Masdar. This includes identifying training needs, creating relevant content, and delivering effective training sessions to promote continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance and support to all levels of the organization on all matters related to QHSE. This includes offering expert advice, answering queries, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure QHSE requirements are met.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Risk or QHSE, or related field Preferred.

Preferred Experience:

• 10 years of experience in corporate QHSE, strategy development, transformational change management, performance, or related fields in large multi-national companies or equivalent experience.

Job-Specific Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills leading to a consultative approach within a corporate/multifunctional environment.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and project management skills.
• Strong business process management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive change within an organization.
• Experience in a management consulting or corporate strategy role is preferred.
• Ability to challenge ideas and norms with thoughtful arguments.
• Experience in leading several strategic initiatives and projects.