Senior Specialist, Occupational Health

1. JOB DETAILS:

Job Title: Senior Specialist Occupational Health

Reports to: Manager, Environment & Occupational Health

Unit / Division/Function: Group Health, Safety & Environment Function

Department / Section: Environment & Occupational Health

Prepared / Revision: Nov, 2022 / Revision 1.0

Job Family / Sub Family: HSE / Occupational Health

Location: ADNOC HQ

2. JOB DIMENSIONS:

Revenues/ Budget: N/A

Direct Reports: 0

Indirect Reports: 0

3. JOB PURPOSE:

Lead/participates in the development and verifies the implementation of the ADNOC HSE Standards HSE Policies, associated procedures and guidelines, provide professional advice related to ‘Industrial Health & Hygiene” technical issues to enhancing Occupational Health performance of the company.

4. ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead the development, tracking and ensuring proper implementation of ADNOC HSE Strategic Objectives in the field of Occupational Health & Hygiene management.
• Delivers technical inputs in the area of ‘Occupational Health & Hygiene Prevention, ‘Technical problem solving’, ‘Risk Management’ to ensure HSE compliance.
• Oversee planning of activities involving improvement of Industrial Health & Hygiene functions for ADNOC to be implemented across ADNOC facilities.
• Overseas/ ADNOC Group companies for the development and implementation of the site/facility specific Occupational Health & Hygiene prevention/protection measures, Risk Management & ensures HSE Control Measures are implemented.
• Define, guidance and recommendations for any occupational health impact assessment studies for new and existing onshore/offshore facilities across ADNOC.
• Analyze trends and potential Occupational Health Hazard for short & long term impact and develop necessary actions to manage potential impacts on OH.
• Provides professional advice and recommendation on the prevention of injuries/illness, contractor’s health management system which is linked to the performance of the company.
• Lead development and review of Occupational Health related reports and Industrial Health bio-markers to provide recommendation and further implementation of mitigation initiatives across ADNOC Group.
• Inform, review, and advise on the occupational Health and Hygiene aspect findings and Corrective Active Plan/Report (CAP/R) of the HSE and OHMS reviews/ audits/ inspections/ investigations.
• Develop, coordinate and ensures implementing periodic Occupational Health related educational programs to promote a high level of awareness of the health hazards and effects specific to the operations concerned.
• Investigate reported suspected/confirmed occupational illness, Non Accidental Death (NAD), health, hygiene and welfare incidents/occurrences.
• Participates in verification of the classification of HSE Incidents (People) occurring across the ADNOC companies.
• Steer on review of occupational health & hygiene surveys in the workplace.
• Ensures the availability of adequate risk control measures and recommends protection methods to reduce insurance premiums.
• Familiarize with Occupational Health related latest UAE Federal laws, regulation and applicable international standards.
• Performs other similar or related, other additional duties as and when required and as assigned by Manager Environment and Occupational Health Department.

Generic Accountabilities:

Supervision:

• Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
• Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job.

Budgets:

• Provide input for preparation of the Function / Division / Department / Section budgets.
• Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures:

• Implement approved Function/ Division/ Department/ Section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures.

Performance Management:

• Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Function/ Division / Department/ Section.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

• Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability:

• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures, controls, applicable legislation, and sustainability guidelines.

Reports:

• Provide inputs to prepare MIS and progress reports for Company Management.

5. COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal:

• Periodic contacts and interface with all relevant ADNOC Group companies, Contractors and 3rd party personnel.
• Regular contacts with OH peers from other ADNOC Group Companies personnel.

External:

• Frequent contacts with vendors and local authorities in the development and promotion of occupational health and hygiene issues.

6. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science/Engineering/Medicine

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills:

• 10 years of professional experience in HSE and Occupational Health & Hygiene function, with 4-5 years in an oil & gas industry.
• Post graduate Membership/ Fellowship/ Associate Fellowship training in occupational Health and/ Hygiene would be an advantage.
• Must be proficient in English and have superior communication, influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Able to demonstrate professional skills in managing his activities within the HSE Occupational Health Framework.
• Strong skills in working through major organizational change.
• Valid UAE Driving License.