Operational Safety Supervisor

One of our esteemed clients in the Shipbuilding industry, based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is seeking a highly skilled Operational Safety Supervisor.

Job Purpose:

We are looking to hire 2 Operational Safety Supervisors, who will be responsible for but not limited to:

This job role is to ensure that all activities undertaken in the company are executed in compliance with the Integrated Management System requirements and assist in facilitating ongoing regulatory compliance with all applicable legal, contractual and regulatory requirements and obligations. This position will provide leadership and coordination of the day-to-day safety requirements of the assigned zonal or project activities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the project/zone by maintaining a visible presence in the operational areas, spending most of the shift in the zone or project. Undertake specific duties as defined by the Operational Safety Manager.
• Carry out regular inspections of all work areas, ensure that deficiencies are immediately reported/followed up and recorded as per company hazard reporting procedure. Monitor and support the company control of work/Permit-to-Work system implementation, and audit for OH&S field compliance.
• Develop strategies to support and complement the delivery of the OH&S Objectives ensuring all direct reports have SMART Goals and development plans on the IFS system.
• Manage staff allocation to ensure adequate coverage in the requisite work area.
• Steward the implementation of robust world-class OH&S practices that deliver value for the company's interested parties (employees, contractors, clients, and shareholders) focusing on building a unique OH&S culture using industry-proven HSE programs/training/awareness.
• Assist frontline supervisors in delivering pre-task toolbox talks to the workforce on the control measures identified in risk assessments/safe systems of work and ensure that records are maintained.
• Assist in incident investigations, compilation of incident reports, and dissemination of lessons learned to the workers.
• Assist and participate in emergency drills and during real emergency situations within the operational areas.
• Participate in OH&SE audits (internal and external). Inform the OH&SE team of any new or conflictive legislative matters that could impact the project.
• Monitor the effective implementation of the OH&S management system on project/zone and provide OH&S performance reports to the Safety Performance Manager/VP HSEQ as required.
• Carry out any other duties as instructed by the OH&SE Manager(s) and actively contribute to the achievement of corporate and departmental KPIs by ensuring that required OH&SE related documented information is maintained and available to the appropriate persons/group.

Qualifications, Experience & Competencies:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree BSc in Safety or relevant discipline.
• Experience: 12/+ years experience in a similar role, preferably has shipyard experience.
• Professional Qualifications (Certifications & Accreditations):
• Attained or working towards obtaining the NEBOSH International General Certificate.
• IRCA approved Internal auditor (OH&S/EMS).
• Attained or working towards obtaining Graduate IOSH membership level.
• Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):
• Ability to communicate with site management team, clients, and other parties, peers, and workforce. High level of integrity and ethical behavior sets a good example.
• Ability to work with cross-functional groups and people of diverse nationalities.
• Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team. Team player, rigorous, objective, and performance/delivery oriented.
• Ability to identify unsafe acts/practices and conditions and suggest control/mitigating measures.
• Ability to identify and implement OH&S control processes to support the attainment of organizational OH&S objectives, KPIs, and deliverables.
• Ability to react appropriately in emergency situations and work calmly under pressure.
• Knowledge of applicable local and international regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Competent understanding and communication of the Integrated Management System and its implementation in respect to industrial/maritime yards and project operations.
• Possess working knowledge or undergone training in incident investigation and Root Cause Analysis, Bow-Tie, 5 Whys.
• Knowledge of the requirements of international standards such as ISO 45001:2018, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015. Possess analytical skills.
• Possess skills in the identification of underlying trends in OH&S performance in order to propose initiatives for OH&S continual improvement.
• Probability and decision-making skills, stress management skills.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Languages:
• English (Mandatory).
• Arabic / Others (desirable).