Job Purpose
The QHSE Engineer is responsible for the development and maintenance of the Contract Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) Management System in the short, medium and long term through continuous improvement and in accordance with the Integrated Management System of VESE. Support The Contract Manager on Business Information and contract support documentation for commercial operations.
Main tasks
● Develops and implements QHSE management systems, processes, and
procedures that improve business operations in accordance with ISO 9001,
ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 and in line with VESE IMS.
● Communicates information on the QHSE Management System throughout the
contract and promotes HSE awareness.
● Supports the contract on QHSE matters as the primary point of contact.
● Provides quality management, HSE, and project management training to
employees.
● Participates in tender and project teams as the QHSE Experts.
● Reviews and assesses requests for pre-qualification or tender, and compiles
required documentation in preparation for project deliverables.
● Participates in project teams as the QHSE expert.
● Prepares and maintains required HSE records and reports.
● Develops and facilitates project HSE risk assessments.
● Coordinates and executes HSE inspections, and internal, sub-contractor, and
third party audits.
● Ensure that employees, contractors and site visitors receive HSE inductions.
● Conducts detailed advanced level investigations and analyses, and reports
findings to management on:
○ Non-conformity reports and root cause analysis.
○ Client Satisfaction Program data.
○ Incidents, HIPOs, near misses, and damages.
○ Customer complaints.
○ Key performance indicators (KPI).
○ Develops and monitors HSE performance, progress, preventive and
corrective action plans.
● Analytical tools, QHSE reports and Key Performance Indicators:
○ Develop, generate and present reports to the management, operations,
technical and support teams and external clients.
○ Proactively identify trends in data and make recommendations on
operational improvements.
○ Enhance operational performance and decision making through the
analysis of operational data and KPI (Key Performance Indicator)
reports.
○ Understand the management systems and be able to recommend
changes in order to continuously improve the systems for the benefit of
the operational employees and analytics.
○ Be able to communicate technical solutions to non-technical people.
● Continually develop and implement procedures for effective data management
strategies in line with VESE policy.
● Assist with reports and data extraction when needed.
● Manage all incoming data files.
● Review the contract aspects on a regular basis to ensure that the provided
services meet the contractual obligations.
● Develop and implement procedures for contract management and
administration in compliance with VESE policy.
● Maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipts and control of
all contract correspondences, contact information sheets, contractual changes,
status reports and other documents.
● As needed, provide guidance on contract matters to the management or other
operational staff.
● Undertake any other reasonable work or related task at the request of the Contract Manager.QHSE
● Managing OSH & OSHMS in line with OSHAD-SF and VESE IMS.
● Defining the guidelines and providing the supporting documentation for all
matters relating to health, safety and environment.
● Ensuring that the implications and duties imposed by legal and contractual
requirements are brought to the attention of the management team.
● Writing all the necessary documents (procedure, forms) to the QHSE actions.
● Designing the contract HSE management system, in line with the regulations of
Abu Dhab and VESE IMS.
● Implementing an adequate programme of training for HSE and promoting the
safety culture amongst employees.
● Liaising with external bodies and maintaining a close network with the
corporate HSE persons.
● Providing guidance for hazardous / exceptional activities.
● Reviewing and follow-up the incident and near-miss reports.
● Defining the allocation of HSE equipment and providing guidance for the choice
of specific equipment.
● Conducting audits to ensure compliance with standards.
● Comply with QHSE policy of VESE.
● UAE valid light vehicle driving license is a must.
● Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
● Excellent knowledge of Google suite, MS Office and related apps.
● Hold a relevant educational qualification from a well-recognized and reputable
academic institution fit for the required job function.
● At least 5 years of relevant experience in QHSE with at least 2 years of
experience at the same position and preferably in an industrial environment.
● Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment.
● Maximum flexibility due to the nature of work and work environment.
● Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment.
● Excellent interpersonal and conflict handling skills.
● Excellent command of written and spoken English is a must.
● Good command of Hindi/Urdu/Arabic is an advantage.
● Able to transfer knowledge to colleagues, interns and students.
● Communicate accurately, correctly, timely, effectively and in an appropriate
manner using email, documentation and verbally.
