HSE Engineer (Short Term)

Job Description

WSP Qatar is seeking a skilled Health and Safety Officer to ensure the effective implementation of Health & Safety policies and procedures across projects, sites, and office environments, adhering to local and international regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the health, safety, and environmental arrangements for projects, aligning with WSP and client HSEQ Management System requirements to safeguard personnel.
• Supervise HSE Inspectors in monitoring the on-site implementation of health and safety measures, ensuring compliance with legal and client stipulations.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive health, safety, and environmental training programs for WSP employees, including onboarding and safe work practices.
• Review and approve contractor health, safety, and environmental plans, risk assessments, and method statements before work commencement, verifying compliance with legal and client standards.
• Conduct daily morning site visits to confirm that health and safety measures are in place before work begins.
• Perform weekly joint HSE inspections with HSE Inspectors and contractor representatives, ensuring all corrective and preventive actions are completed.
• Facilitate HSE meetings involving clients, WSP project staff, and contractors.
• Initiate and test emergency response plans, ensuring drills are conducted according to the project schedule and performance standards.
• Ensure HSE Inspectors follow up on contractor incident investigation reports, verifying that corrective actions are identified and closed out to prevent recurrence, and provide technical guidance for accident prevention.
• Conduct regular site safety reviews.
• Liaise with enforcement authorities such as PCFC and EHS Checks.
• Prepare and submit monthly HSE reports in collaboration with contractor personnel to the client.

Qualifications

• Possess excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in English.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Must possess relevant Health and Safety qualifications, with a minimum of NEBOSH IGC.
• Have a minimum of 7 years of experience managing major construction projects.

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