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Kent

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

HSE Manager

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBasrah, Basra Governorate, IraqNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A NEBOSH Diploma, a bachelor's degree, or an NQF/NVQ level 4–6 certificate is required.
  • Eight to ten years of experience is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, is required.
  • Investigation skills, understanding of root cause analysis, and report-writing skills are required.
  • The ability to identify trends through data analysis is required.
  • Knowledge and good understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 are required.
  • Detailed knowledge of local legislative requirements is required.
  • Training as an internal auditor and knowledge of internal and external auditing processes are required.
  • Understanding of risk management principles and hazard identification and risk assessment is required.
  • Understanding of incident root cause analysis and experience in this field are required.
  • Understanding of conducting training needs analysis is required.
  • Understanding of OSHA incident classification criteria is required.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and ensure compliance with the project's HSSE Management System in line with legal, client, and Kent requirements.
  • Provide support and guidance on effective HSSE risk management on the project.
  • Identify, evaluate, and communicate project-specific HSSE legal requirements.
  • Develop an effective HSSE plan for the project to ensure compliance with HSSE requirements.
  • Establish leading and lagging indicators for the project and regularly monitor performance.
  • Develop and monitor implementation of the waste management plan, and ensure the waste disposal log is maintained.
  • Develop and implement an emergency response preparedness plan and conduct practice drills for identified potential emergency situations.
  • Develop project-specific HSSE procedures where required.
  • Ensure effective management review of the project's HSSE Management System.
  • Establish and maintain the assurance process to monitor every aspect of the HSSE Management System; perform trend analysis and communicate findings.
  • Monitor project management team and supervisory involvement in the HSSE program.
  • Conduct internal audits to assure compliance with the HSSE Management System and international standards, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
  • Monitor implementation of inspection procedures to ensure proper and timely inspection, testing, and color-coding in accordance with the project inspection matrix.
  • Ensure effective HSSE communications and consultation.
  • Ensure all incidents are reported and investigated promptly using the incident-reporting portal.
  • Ensure investigations are comprehensive, use effective root cause analysis, and identify sufficient corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Validate the effective closeout of corrective actions in a timely manner.
  • Develop an accurate monthly report on project HSSE performance and provide it to the Project Manager and Regional HSSE Director.
  • Develop, maintain, and deliver an effective HSSE training plan for the project.
  • Monitor the effectiveness of the HSSE training program and include findings in monthly reports.
  • Design and resource an effective HSSE organizational structure.
  • Support the continual professional development of the HSSE team.
  • Manage the performance of the HSSE team.
  • Maintain a safe work-area environment through proactive enforcement of HSSE rules and regulations.
  • Consult with project management to ensure a safe and healthy work atmosphere.
  • Advise and guide project management on selection, maintenance, and inventory of personal protective equipment.

Desired Qualifications

  • An assertive, proactive self-starter with a record of accomplishment as a successful leader.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead a team.
  • Ability to build positive and productive relationships with diverse groups of people and work collaboratively in a challenging team environment.
  • Solid planning, organizing, and negotiating skills; ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and respond to changing priorities.

About the Company

Kent

Designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets

Kent PLC is a global engineering firm that designs, constructs, and maintains energy assets for the oil, gas, and renewable-energy sectors. Its offerings cover the full project lifecycle—from initial engineering and construction through ongoing maintenance—delivered via a mix of project-based contracts and long-term service agreements. The company differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on safety and sustainability, supported by a track record that includes industry awards such as the Gold award at the ExxonMobil Safety Excellence Awards, and a large, skilled workforce of about 13,000 people capable of delivering complex projects worldwide. Kent’s goal is to meet today’s energy needs while preparing for the future by applying advanced technologies and best practices to deliver reliable, safe, and efficient energy assets.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded
1919

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