Product Safety Manager (TSS Project)

Grade: GG12

Location: Dhahran

Job Purpose

BAE Systems is the UK Government's nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to provide equipment, support and training to Saudi Arabia. We provide maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force aircraft and train RSAF personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons.

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda including Saudisation and the training and development of Saudi National capability through the growth of the Saudi National Partner Companies thereby reinforcing Industrialisation and Partnerships.

The Job Holder is primarily responsible as the Safety Manager for supporting the project Operations Director. The Safety Manager is responsible for the design, implementation and governance of the Safety & Environmental Management System (SEMS) for safe operations.

This includes specific responsibility for the management of an up-to-date Safety & Environmental Management Plan, which provides a suite of relevant procedures and processes that demonstrate the implementation of the wider Safety and Environmental Management System (SEMS).

As the most senior Safety and Environmental representative at the project, the Job Holder will be required to provide guidance to all areas of the project's operation to ensure that all safety risks associated with operations meet the safety and environmental requirements within the timescales, quality standards and budgets set for the project.

The job holder will represent BAE Systems Saudi Arabia on all safety matters relating to the project's operations, including management of the project's interfaces with the Customers, suppliers and sub-contractors.

The Job Holder will be required to hold a level of Delegated Engineering Responsibility. The job holder will ensure that the appropriate level of Safety & Environmental Management processes, standards and assurance activities are applied effectively across the contracted operation. As such, the Job Holder will be the Prime Point of Contact on all Safety & Environmental Management issues at project level affecting BAES SA.

Job Accountabilities

• Develop and facilitate Safety and Environment Management System (SEMS).
• Act as the safety management primary point of contact with all safety stakeholders, internal stakeholders, MODSAP, Customer, and suppliers and subcontractors.
• Produce and maintain the Safety and Environmental Management Plan.
• Manage the requirements of the Safety and Environmental Management Systems effectively.
• Ensure the Hazard Log Management tool is effectively maintained.
• Ensure that mitigations have been implemented/facilitated by direct reports.
• Manage all safety risks and quality issues identified within the project.
• Ensure all accidents, incidents and significant near misses are investigated and measures to prevent reoccurrences are implemented.
• Manage a Safety Programme Plan (SPP) capturing all safety management activities.
• Effectively manage all external audits/assessments.
• Manage the effective implementation of BAE Systems Saudi Arabia Safety & Environmental policies.
• Manage the production of a set of maturity matrix reflecting the maturity of SEMS and Safety Culture.
• Ensure that the Safety Management System is deployed as defined by customer, contractual and legislative requirements.
• Manage the production of Hazard Log, including conducting formal hazard risk assessments.
• Manage and support the safe introduction and integration of new capabilities.
• Secretariat over the Project Safety & Environmental Committee (PSEC).
• Chair Hazard Management Meetings (HMMs).
• Manage and support the relevant Safety Action Groups (SAG).
• Provide support to the Operations Director in his involvement in the Customer's Safety Reviews.
• Manage the compilation of LCM/ELC Safety documentation.
• Manage the required Safety Management processes and procedures.
• Manage the production of the Safety Argument and Safety Justification.
• Manage the production of the Environmental Impact Assessment.
• Support the Enterprise Project Safety & Environmental Committee.
• Ensure safety management documentation is appropriately configured and controlled.
• Identify, form and maintain strong working networks with key stakeholders.
• Encourage all personnel to foster a just culture and communicate safety concerns.
• Provide guidance and advice on all aspects of Safety and Environmental Management Systems.
• Day-to-day direction of direct reports to ensure safety, environmental and quality standards are adhered to.
• Ensure that appropriate safety objectives are met by direct reports.
• Ensure the consistent delivery of mandated BAE Systems Saudi Arabia Safety awareness training.
• Support regular reviews of SHE across the project.
• Comply with all other responsibilities listed for All Employees.
• Complete BAES SA mandated training courses.
• Complete any specialist training, as defined by line manager or within your PDR.
• The delivery of the role will typically be through the management of a small team of Professionals or as an individual contributor with subject matter expertise.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

• Prime Contracting Experience
• Knowledge of BAES business in KSA and KSA culture
• Extensive Product Safety & Environmental Engineering knowledge (10 years in a management position).
• Customer and Supplier relations experience
• Understanding of RSAF organisational structure and regulatory frameworks.
• Significant knowledge and experience in the application of external regulations or standards.
• Manage safety programme plan for a multi-faceted project.
• Understands the hazards and level safety risk in a supplier's product/service.
• An awareness of the independent safety assessment process.
• An awareness of availability, reliability and maintainability requirements.

Expatriate Employee Benefits

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work, you will receive a competitive salary, rent-free accommodation and access to free recreation facilities. A generous leave and travel allowance makes this an opportunity not to be missed. On successfully securing a role, your appointment to Saudi Arabia will initially be on single status. You will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you in the future. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia.

Saudi National Employee Benefits

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and travel allowance, a full health care scheme and access to subsidised recreational facilities.

BAE Systems

At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of some 82,500 people in over 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.