HSSE Specialist

Join us. Unleash your energy within.If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.Our purpose and beliefs:As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:We PLAY BIGWe thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITYWe are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCEWe are built on INFINITE THINKINGRead more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:We recognize that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.About the jobKent is seeking an HSSE Specialist to join our growing engineering Team within the Oil & Gas market in Khobar, Saudi Arabia. This is a pivotal opportunity to help shape a new and expanding team, strengthen our technical capability, and enhance Kent’s presence and reputation across the sector.Role scope To the HSSE team with coordinating, and implementation of the Project HSSE Management program. Provide support in the field to Project and Operation teams in all aspects of safety, occupational health, and environmental issues. Monitor the Project objectives and targets to ensure the objectives are fully implemented and met on site. Provide hands-on support to resolve any HSSE matters on site. To identify opportunities for HSSE improvement, and monitor the status of HSSE program implementation on site.Details / responsibilities Have comprehensive knowledge of the project HSSE requirements, specifically the HSSE plan and ensure full implementation and compliance on site. Ensure the Project HSSE plan is fully communicated and a copy available on site for use by project staffCommunication of HSSE Policy, applicable legal requirements, HSSE information and lessons learned to all project personnel / in the area of responsibility. Ensure employees are aware of the HSSE Bulletins and the notice boards are constantly updated with the relevant HSSE informationAttend HSSE meetings as per the requirement of the Project HSSE planFacilitate and provide support and guidance on effective HSSE risk management in your area of responsibility by performing daily reviews on StepBack, and Job Hazard Assessments (JHA)Promote Hazard identification and reporting on site and identity unsafe working conditions and behavioursClosely monitor the compliance with permit to work system as applicable on work sitesEnsure the full implementation of the waste management plan and ensure waste is discarded correctlyEnsure the emergency response preparedness plan is fully implemented and employees are aware of the emergency protocols. Be part of the ERP and support drills as per the agreed the agreed scenarios and schedulesPerform Level 1 HSSE inspections as stated in project HSSE Plan and report back to the HSSE supervisorEnsure all HSSE inspections, testing and color-coding is performed in accordance with the project inspection matrix. Ensure all defects are identified and reported to the respective supervisorEnsure all employees have the relevant competencies and certification to perform their work i.e., crane drivers, equipment operators, etc.When an incident occurs, report it promptly, preserve the incident area and support the investigation in gathering the required dataEnsure all corrective actions from incident investigations are effectively implemented on timeEnsure employees have the relevant HSSE training for the work at hand in accordance with the Project HSSE Training matrixEnsure constant communication is maintained with the construction team and advice is given on HSSE best practiceAdvice / guide site employees on selection, use, limitations, maintenance, and storage of personal protective equipment and monitor the performanceMonitor safe transportation, storage, handling and disposal of chemicals on site as applicableEnsure Toolbox talks are effectively performed as per the project requirements in the applicable languages and report back to HSSE Supervisor on any shortfallsConstantly hunting for hazards and risk on site and searching for opportunity to improve HSSE on siteMonitor subcontractors HSSE compliance with Kent PLC HSSE rules and regulations on site and provide feedback to project managementEnsure unsafe work is stopped in line with the company requirements, and such unsafe work is recorded, and reported to the construction team and the HSSE SupervisorEnsure you strive for continual improvement in your career by constantly reviewing your professional development with your supervisorQualifications NVQ, NFQ Level 3 Qualification, IOSH, OSHA 30Plus, a minimum of 3 years’ experience.You will have good field experience in hands on risk management.Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to deliver safety moments to the team.Ability to build positive and productive relationships with diverse groups of people; thrives in a collaborative and challenging team environment.Must be able to comfortably address HSSE matters with the required Site management.Must understand the basic requirements of RCA and have good Investigation skills.Be able to spot unsafe work conditions or behavior and act on it accordingly.External - Client Representatives, Sub-contractor’s Representatives.Internal - Site Construction Manager, Construction Supervision, Project HSSE Supervisor/Superintendent/Manager Sub-ordinates, and other department managers / heads on project site.You will directly report to the project HSSE Supervisor/Superintendent/Manager.Have knowledge of Construction field implementation of HSSE requirements.Knowledge and a good understanding of ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001Must have good experience and understanding of how to implement HSSE requirements in the field.Must be able to perform thorough site inspections and have the ability to close them out in a timely fashion.Understand the principals of risk management/HIRA.Behavioural Competency At Kent, we’re invested in supporting you to learn and grow. You will complete your work with a moderate level of supervision, and you will have an emerging understanding of key business drivers which you will be able to use to accomplish your own work. As a key member of the business, we’ll ask you to support and champion new initiatives, to support new joiners, and to question the status quo.HSSEQ: The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.